President Trump issued a statement Monday afternoon, extending an order to lower flags in honor of Sen. John McCain.

"Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator MCain's service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment."

The President drew criticism earlier Monday, when the flag at the White House was risen to full-staff, while the Capitol and other buildings continued to keep their flags lowered.

Governor Jeff Colyer, has ordered flags to continue to be flown at half-staff from August 27th to sun down September 2nd in honor of Senator McCain.

The Arizona Republican, whose relationship with President Trump has long been fraught, died on Saturday at the age of 81 after battling brain cancer.

In addition to extending the order on lowering the flag, President Trump says, at the McCain family's request, he has authorized military transportation of McCain's remains from Arizona to Washington, along with military pallbearers, band support, and a horse and caisson transport during the service at the U.S. Naval Academy.

McCain will lie in state at the Arizona state capitol on Wednesday with his first memorial service taking place in Phoenix on Thursday. Former Vice President Joe Biden is currently slated to speak.

He will then lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. The President's statement indicates Vice President Mike Pence will offer remarks during a ceremony that day.

Another service takes place in Washington on Saturday, where former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama are expected to speak.

The President says he has asked Gen. James Kelly, Sec. James Mattis, and Ambassador John Bolton to represent the administration at McCain's services.