Trump, Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell Makes a Lonely Stand Against Trump
The former GOP leader can more freely speak his mind on nominees and defense, but his influence is limited.
Sen. Mitch McConnell votes against RFK Jr. in another break with President Trump
The Senate approved Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on a largely party line vote on Thursday.
‘Not equipped mentally’: Trump rips Mitch McConnell after votes against Cabinet picks
It’s the latest rhetorical assault from the president on the former GOP leader, who has voted against three of his nominations.
Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood polio battle
President Donald Trump seems to have questioned a well-documented part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood battle with polio.
McConnell's mental acuity targeted by Trump after ex-Senate leader joins Dems against Cabinet nominees
The GOP's recent and longest-serving Senate party leader has stood in opposition to his conference multiple times, demonstrating the party’s significant transformation in the age of Trump.
Trump Approval 99 Points Higher Than McConnell w/GOP Voters
CNN data reporter Harry Enten comments on polls showing Donald Trump with a net approval rating 99 points higher than Mitch McConnell among Republicans (Trump stands at +82 while McConnell is sitting around -17).
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Mitch McConnell, 82, falls down the stairs while leaving Senate chamber, sparks calls for retirement
This follows Mitch McConnell's several public episodes in which he has appeared to freeze for several seconds while taking ...
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Mitch McConnell’s Desperate Bid for an Honorable Political Legacy
US Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) gives a thumbs up while arriving at the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald ...
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Senator Mitch McConnell fell on steps in the Capitol Building, spokesperson says he's fine
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell fell on stairs inside the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Wednesday afternoon.
‘Alarming lapses’: McConnell votes against Trump pick Tulsi Gabbard for intelligence role
Mitch McConnell was the sole Republican to vote against Tulsi Gabbard to become the director of the nation’s intelligence ...
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McConnell emerges as Trump’s greatest GOP foe on Cabinet confirmations
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), right, reacts as President Donald Trump speaks during the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Mitch McConnell says Trump's trade war will raise prices: ‘Tariffs are bad policy'
Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump have had a rocky relationship since their falling out over Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the ...
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After McConnell opposes RFK Jr., Trump says he has ‘no idea’ if senator had polio
President Donald Trump insulted Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and cast doubt on the senator’s battle with polio on Thursday after he voted against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation to ...