In May, Kelly Sadler dismissed the Republican senator’s opposition to Gina Haspel’s nomination as CIA director, saying “he’s dying anyway.”
A White House press aide is out after mocking Sen. John McCain’s health.
Deputy press secretary Raj Shah confirmed Tuesday that Kelly Sadler is no longer employed within the executive office of the president.
CNN first reported Sadler’s departure.
In May, Sadler dismissed the Republican senator’s opposition to Gina Haspel’s nomination as CIA director, saying “he’s dying anyway.”
At the time the White House released a statement, saying “We respect Senator McCain’s service to our nation and he and his family are in our prayers during this difficult time.”
