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John McCain: Politicizing Navajo Code Talkers an 'insult to their sacrifice'

During a White House event Monday, Trump revived past mocking comments he's made about Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren for claims she made about being part Native American.

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain tweeted that President Donald Trump's "politicizing" of a ceremony honoring Native American veterans was "an insult to their sacrifice."

McCain doesn't cite the president by name in his tweet Tuesday. He says the nation owes a debt of gratitude to the Navajo Code Talkers for helping secure victory over tyranny and oppression during World War II.

He then adds: "Politicizing these genuine American heroes is an insult to their sacrifice."

READ MORE: Trump's comment steals spotlight from event honoring Navajo Code Talkers

During a White House event Monday, Trump revived past mocking comments he's made about Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren for claims she made about being part Native American.

Trump said: "We have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas. But you know what, I like you."

RELATED: Navajo Nation to Trump after 'Pocahontas' comment: 'Cultural insensitivity is unfortunate'

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