Keep in mind that the decision of who to invite is almost certainly Cindy McCain’s
John had a year to plan, the lists were already done months ago
McCain and his staff planned the funeral and the guest list a year ago. He wanted a week of funerals, a giant procession and President Trump snubbed.. This was not an example of scrambling, last minute preparations..
No I think McCain spent the last year planning his State Funeral in detail and left specific instructions on what to do regardless of wife Cindy.