US EditionMcConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump’s Cabinet nominees
- McConnell's opposition aligns with his desire to vote based on personal preferences rather than party lines.
- Trump criticized McConnell after his votes, calling him 'bitter' and suggesting he is 'not equipped mentally,' highlighting the tension in their relationship.
- Despite his opposition, McConnell maintains important committee positions that allow him to influence military priorities and participate in Senate discussions.
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McConnell, free from leadership constraints, bucks Trump and the evolving GOP
Sen. Mitch McConnell was a generational force for the Republican Party — using procedural tactics and political will to stymie much of former President Barack Obama’s agenda, hand President Donald Trump key first-term political victories and deliver a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court majority. Now he’s the odd man out.
McConnell Can't Save Himself From His Horrid Legacy
Sarah and Sam break down Mitch McConnell's decision to vote against Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and RFK Jr. despite his history of enabling Donald Trump.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio.
The Epoch Times
McConnell Emerges as Trump’s Biggest Republican Detractor in the Senate
WASHINGTON—Having retired as leader of the Republican Conference in 2024 after 18 years in the role, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has emerged as Trump’s biggest Republican detractor in the Senate. On key votes to grant advice and consent to Trump’s cabinet nominees, as the Constitution requires of the Senate, McConnell has been a consistent Republican vote against several of them. Most recently, he voted against the nominations of Secretary of H…
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McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees
No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mind. The long-serving former Republican leader rejected President Donald Trump’s more high-profile Cabinet nominees. The Kentucky senator voted against
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