And Vice President Mike Pence also tweeted his condolences, writing that he and second lady Karen Pence “honor his lifetime of service to this nation in our military and in public life. His family and friends will be in our prayers. God bless John McCain.”

Dan Scavino, Trump’s longtime social media director said the flags at the White House have been lowered to half-staff in honor of the late senator.

Trump’s re-election campaign released a statement Saturday night, saying, “All of us at the Trump Campaign offer our sincere condolences to the family of Senator John McCain following his passing this evening. We encourage all Americans to take the opportunity to remember Senator McCain and his family in their prayers on this sad occasion.”

McCain’s death was duly noted by both Democrats and Republicans in Washington and elsewhere, as well as celebrities and world leaders, who released statements and tweets in support of the Arizona Republican.

In a statement following McCain’s death, former President Barack Obama said, “Few of us have been tested the way John once was, or required to show the kind of courage that he did,” and that he and Michelle “Send our most heartfelt condolences to Cindy and their family.”

But a mention of McCain’s health was notably absent during a nearly hour-long speech by the President on Friday in Ohio.

Trump did, however, express support for the senator, a harsh critic of Trump, when his diagnosis was first announced last year.

“Senator John McCain has always been a fighter,” the President said in a statement at the time. “Melania and I send our thoughts and prayers to Senator McCain, Cindy, and their entire family. Get well soon.”

A White House official said Trump also called McCain following word of the senator’s diagnosis.

CNN reported in May that the McCains did not want Trump at his funeral. Former rivals and Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush had been asked to give eulogies, people close to both former presidents and a source close to the senator confirmed to CNN.