Former President Trump on Wednesday thanked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for his support of his presidential campaign and said he looked forward to working with him.
“Thank you, Mitch. I look forward to working with you and the Republican Senate majority to make America great again.” Trump said in the post In real social.
McConnell supported Trump’s intention to return to the White House after the two sides did not speak for years in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. He made the announcement shortly after President Trump’s last remaining major Republican challenger, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, withdrew from the race.
“It’s clear that former President Trump has the support of Republican voters necessary to be a candidate for president of the United States. It’s no surprise that he has my support as a candidate,” McConnell said. he said in the announcement.
He went on to say that he worked with Trump during his term on tax reform and reform of the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court, and looks forward to no longer “defending the terrible policies” of the Biden administration. He added that there is.
Mr. Trump and Mr. McConnell have clashed over Mr. Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and the events of January 6, with Mr. McConnell saying that Mr. Trump is “practically and morally responsible.” ” he said. Senate Republican leaders ultimately decided not to vote to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, but Trump could still face criminal and civil charges on the Senate floor. he claimed.
Trump has repeatedly criticized McConnell over the years and also targeted his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who resigned from her post in the Trump administration following the January 6 incident.
Following the endorsement, Senate Republicans told The Hill that McConnell’s decision was influenced by his goal for Republicans to regain the Senate majority in November.
McConnell announced last week that he will step down as House Republican leader in November, but will complete his term in office by 2027.
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