McConnell is focusing on Ukraine for the remainder of his time as Republican leader as his legacy of Reagan-era foreign policy and statesmanship takes shape.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is planning to devote much of his energy in the remaining months of his term as Republican leader, as well as the next few years of his term, to ensuring Ukraine is supported as its war with Russia rages on. 'It may not be fashionable now, but I’m a Ronald Reagan Republican: peace through strength,' the longtime Senate GOP leader said during a speech in Shelbyville, Kentucky, per local outlet the Kentucky Lantern.
don’t think it’s something the base feels strongly about,' he said. Therefore, McConnell is in a better position 'to make a stand.' 'He’s not alone. Speaker Johnson is clearly willing to take a risk in supporting aid for Ukraine,' Hansen said. 'Isolationism may be en vogue right now, but peace through strength and not abandoning our allies are principles still shared among a lot of the Republican Party, including many of McConnell’s conference colleagues,' Heye said.
The Senate minority leader has called on the House to similarly pass the measure. McConnell's office did not provide comment to Fox News Digital.
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