Political positions of Mitch McConnell
Trump rips McConnell as GOP divide deepens post-Capitol riot
In the most caustic sign yet of deepening GOP divisions, former President Donald Trump blistered Mitch McConnell as a "political hack" on Feb. 16, days after the Senate's top Republican denounced him as the inciter of U.S. Capitol attack.
Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won’t vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.