After being in a leadership position for a long time, McConnell is stepping down from his role in the Senate and preparing to use his power in ways that may clash with President-elect Trump.
After serving as Senate leader for a long time, McConnell is stepping down from his position in the upcoming Congress. He intends to use his power in ways that may conflict with President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky and the Senate leader for the longest period, will be leaving his position in January.
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Written by Catie Edmondson
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When President Donald J. Trump was last in the White House, Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky who was the majority leader at the time, played a key role in supporting him and helping to pass his policies.
After serving as Senate leader for a long time, Mr. McConnell is set to step down from his position in January. This time, he seems to be preparing to prioritize issues that may lead to disagreements with Mr. Trump regarding policies and personnel at the beginning of his second term.
Recently, there have been instances where Mr. McConnell, aged 82, expressed to his colleagues that stepping down from his leadership position has made him feel free. This occurred during a late-night voting session on the Senate floor last week.
He has expressed doubts about some of the president-elect’s controversial choices for his administration, choosing not to comment on their appointments. Last week, he mentioned that the decision for former Representative Matt Gaetz to withdraw from consideration as attorney general was the right one. Mr. McConnell has indicated that as he works towards solidifying his legacy in the Senate, he intends to focus on two issues that he disagrees with Mr. Trump on.
Senator McConnell, who will be in office until 2027 and has not confirmed if he will run for re-election, intends to prioritize his interventionist foreign policy over the next two years. This approach differs from the incoming president’s "America First" strategy. Additionally, McConnell aims to protect the Senate’s autonomy as President Trump looks to exert his influence over the chamber with a majority in January.
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