Article snippet: A White House aide's dismissive comments about Sen. MORE's pick to lead the CIA, Gina Haspel, have sparked outrage in Washington. Politicians demanded an apology from special assistant Kelly Sadler on Friday, after The Hill reported that she had disregarded McCain's opposition to Haspel's nomination by saying that "he's dying anyway." "It's a sad day in this country when White House officials are mocking a man who, while serving his country, was tortured as a prisoner of war. He's more than earned the right to speak out on these matters," Rep. MORE (R-N.C.) said in a statement, demanding a public apology from the White House. Former Vice President MORE also chimed in on Friday, saying that Sadler's comments embodied President Trump's own derisive remarks about McCain. "People have wondered when decency would hit rock bottom with this administration," Biden said in a statement. "It happened yesterday." "Given this White House’s trail of disrespect toward John and others, this staffer is not the exception to the rule; she is the epitome of it," he added. Sadler's comments on McCain appeared likely to be the subject of intense questioning at the White House daily press briefing on Friday, as outrage continued to unfold in Washington. The White House has not denied Sadler's reported remarks. McCain, 81, is currently battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. He announced his opposition to Haspel's nomination on Wednesday, saying that he felt she had not sufficien... Link to the full article to read more