Sen. Orrin Hatch Orrin Grant HatchBottom line Bottom line Senate GOP divided over whether they'd fill Supreme Court vacancy MORE (R-Utah) has sent Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainCindy McCain endorses Biden: He's only candidate 'who stands up for our values' Biden says Cindy McCain will endorse him Biden's six best bets in 2016 Trump states MORE (R-Ariz.) a letter apologizing for saying it was "ridiculous" to not want President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE at his funeral.

"I've spoken out of turn. ... I shouldn't have said what I said," Hatch told reporters on Tuesday.

Asked if he had sent a letter to McCain apologizing for his remarks, Hatch confirmed that he had.

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Hatch sparked a backlash on Monday when he told reporters that it was "ridiculous" McCain wanted Vice President Pence at his funeral instead of Trump.

"Well, he's the president of the United States and he's a very good man. But it's up to [McCain]. I think John should have his own wishes fulfilled with regard to who attends the funeral," he said.

McCain, who is battling brain cancer, has had a contentious relationship with Trump, who mocked him for being captured in the Vietnam War.

Meghan McCain hit back at Hatch during "The View" on Tuesday.

“I’d like everybody to take a collective breath and chill out on my dad for a second — especially Orrin Hatch,” the Arizona senator's daughter said. “Take many seats right now ... We’re all doing good and hanging in.”