Former President Donald Trump's drift toward isolationism created challenges for Republican leaders such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who considers the war in Ukraine the 'most important thing going on internationally.'
Former President Donald Trump's drift toward isolationism created challenges for Republican leaders such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , who considers the war in Ukraine the"most important thing going on internationally."
“That’s a reflection of the challenges at the base created by the former president’s reluctance to endorse this important mission,” McConnell said. McConnell's age and health are also factors in his quest for support for Ukraine. He recently froze during a press conference at the Capitol for about 20 seconds before staff escorted him away. At 81, he is the longest-serving Senate leader, and he is committing to making Ukraine a priority for congressional Republicans.
McConnell's goal, it appears, is to solidify as much support as possible before the 2024 election, in which Trump is polling as the front-runner in the GOP primary to take back the White House from President Joe Biden possibly. If Trump wins, it will be a contest of power between the former president, McConnell, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy .
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