During CBS's 60-minute Sunday, Senator Mitch Macconel (R-KY) said he was still in conflict with President Donald Trump, despite his victory in the November election last year.
The Kentucky Republican member said he was still malicious, saying that it was the role of Trump on the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
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Stal: How do you explain your relationship with President Trump?
McConnell: Well, we haven't talked for a while. I was very angry at what happened on January 6th.
Stahl: You had to evacuate from the Senate with other leaders. Your staff was in your office. The mob was hitting your door. A person with a flagpole broke the window in your office.
McConnell: Yes. Well, my staff at the Council was facing furniture to the door.
Star: To prevent them from coming-
McConnell: To get the mob from going out, break the door and reach them. And what was it? We try to prevent the government's order to relocate, which has never happened in our country.
STAHL: Your staff, after the crisis, you talked to them. You -it was a very emotional situation. do you remember?
McConnell: Oh, I remember well.
Stal: Do you remember what you told them?
McConnell: Yeah, I remember what I told them.
McConnell: President Trump is substantial and morally responsible for causing the event of the day.
McConnell: That's how I still feel it.
Stal: Are your views on President Trump and his supporters trying to change what happened on January 6? They call it the “day of love.” They called mobs “MAR teachers.”
McConnell: Yes. No, that was a rebellion.
Stal: How about the pardon of the people who attacked the Japan Council?
McConnell: I think it's a mistake to forgive those who have been convicted.
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