So many are ASSUMING bad intentions on the part of the family. I don't know what their intentions were, but I think the President of the United States should assume the positive (especially when the family is extremely emotional and in a time of emotional need). The family needs and deserves the benefit of the doubt IMO especially absent proof of lack of sincerity.
As such, he apologizes because he's willing to take the high road. He apologizes because, although he didn't intend to, if he said something that they genuinely interpreted as disrespectful or offensive, he wants them to feel better. He apologizes in an attempt to help his Administration and the entire nation move on from this unseemly discussion. That's why IMO.
I understand your opinion on this...however the bottom line is basically guaranteed....Trump will not apologize about this...ain't gonna happen...and in my opinion, it shouldn't happen.
I could be wrong, and sorry if I am, but it seems as though you may be a fan of Obama. Obama basically never apologized for anything he did, especially his numerous attempts for eight years of trying to subvert our Constitution.
I feel bad for the hero Johnson, I sincerely do as I have great respect and strongly support our military. However one soldier does not equal the importance of protecting our Constitution, and Obama not only didn't want to protect our Constitution, he wished to tear it up.
Also, i don't recall Crooked Hillary apologizing for her incompetence and lack of caring about the 4 brave Americans who were killed in Benghazi. Did you call for an apology from her?