Again, what did Trump say that was wrong about W? Factually, nothing. It may make us wince, but I submit because we’ve been conditioned to do so. Just like the comment about McCain. It was factually true. We claim we’ve been lied to for years, and now we have a candidate that speaks unvarinshed truth, and we complain. He’s right. We are stupid.
It’s all about perception. Like W or despise him...a lot of Republican voters (especially over 50) feel deference to ex Pres Bush and the statement will alienate them.
They will perceive it as over the top and it was not something that was needed to be said or will help him.