Donald Trump jumped back into the public eye on Tuesday night to draw a line in the sand between himself and the Republican establishment, delivering a statement absolutely ravaging Mitch McConnell as “a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack.”
Trump lashed out at the Senate Minority Leader for the party’s loss of the majority, attacked him for being weak on China, and threatened to campaign for his own “America First” candidates in primaries if they are not backed by the GOP.
“The Republican Party can never again be respected or strong with political ‘leaders’ like Sen. Mitch McConnell at its helm,” the statement reads.
“McConnell’s dedication to business as usual, status quo policies, together with his lack of political insight, wisdom, skill, and personality, has rapidly driven him from Majority Leader to Minority Leader, and it will only get worse.”
Trump’s message, delivered by the Save America PAC, went on to suggest McConnell “doesn’t have what it takes, never did, and never will.”
“Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack, and if Republican Senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again,” the former President warned. “He will never do what needs to be done, or what is right for our Country.”
BREAKING: President Trump Releases Statement Slamming Mitch McConnell
Vows to back America First primary candidates pic.twitter.com/sBNsio5Xwz
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) February 16, 2021
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Trump Eviscerates Mitch McConnell
If you can believe it, one report indicates aides to former President Trump had to tone down the blistering statement against Mitch McConnell.
“There was also a lot of repetitive stuff and definitely something about him having too many chins but not enough smarts,” a source told Politico.
The statement comes as McConnell has been incredibly vocal of his disdain for Trump and his alleged role in the Capitol riot, despite his vote to acquit him at the Senate impeachment trial.
McConnell practically provided a roadmap for Democrats who are now suing the former President.
“We have a criminal justice system in this country. We have civil litigation,” the Kentucky Republican said adding Trump “didn’t get away with anything, yet.”
“We have a criminal justice system in this country. We have civil litigation,” McConnell said.
Inspiring Rep. Bennie Thompson to go and have his day in court. https://t.co/HI3phW2uoS
— Annie Karni (@anniekarni) February 16, 2021
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America First vs. America Last
Mitch McConnell has warned that he will not support Trump-backed candidates such as Kelli Ward in Arizona and the former President’s daughter-in-law Lara in North Carolina.
“My goal is, in every way possible, to have nominees representing the Republican Party who can win in November,” McConnell told Politico.
“Some of them may be people the former president likes. Some of them may not be. The only thing I care about is electability.”
Judging by the lack of performance by Republicans in Congress, McConnell isn’t lying that ‘electability’ is the only thing he cares about.
Graham on Fox says he spoke to Trump last night. “He’s ready to move on and rebuild the Republican Party. He’s excited about 2022. And I’m going to go down to talk with him next week, play a little golf in Florida. And I said Mr. President this MAGA movement needs to continue.”
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 14, 2021
Donald Trump certainly has the backing of Republican voters over Mitch McConnell, and thus likely the political clout for his “America First” candidates to have success.
A pair of polls from earlier this week indicate a vast majority of GOP voters want to see Trump play a big role in the future of the party, including running again in 2024.
“Where necessary and appropriate, I will back primary rivals who espouse Making America Great Again and our policy of America First,” Trump’s statement reads.
“We want brilliant, strong, thoughtful, and compassionate leadership.”
It’s clear Trump doesn’t think McConnell fits that description any longer.
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Picture of Old Joe on a good day……
open post to democrats all, waa, waa, waa, you bunch of cry babies always cry when people see thru you, but when you attack others, they stand strong and let you think you won. but you got nothing.
The truth seems to bother you. Why is that?
Can't stand the truth? Maybe you should reconsider your political affiliation.
do everyone a favor and either move to another country, or drop dead.
What universe do you live?
I think President Trump should not stoop to ad homonym attacks like the democrats do.
Ha Ha Made you do it again. Ha Ha Ha!
Aren't you getting tired of acting like a child?
Ha Ha Made you do it again. Ha Ha Ha!
How many times are you going to fall into the same trap?
"By aggrandizing one's own abilities and achievements, the grandiose person remains out of touch with who they truly are and as such, remains prone to crossing the boundaries of others." – Steven Franssen
Ha Ha Made you do it again. Ha Ha Ha
You call that "lashing out?" Pat yourself on the back.
If at first you don't succeed
Then dust yourself off and try again
You can dust if off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed
You can dust it off and try again,
Dust yourself off and try again, try again
Again, again
Seems I may have said something that has you lashing out like a butt hurt Alphabet. Excuse me while I pat myself on the back.
Be sure to wear your helmet on the bus.
When your parents and teachers talked about what a special child you are, I think you misunderstood.
The only thing shiny is your pate.
Trump is the only man for America
I think Mitch is a sell out no back bone!!!!
Trump won the 2020 election by over 30,000,000 votes.
Never forget.
but i bet, that trump, is still smarter than you.
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If you split the Republican party, I am afraid the Democrats will win permanently. What is wrong with finding a new younger, charismatic Republican leader with an impeccable family life? Sometimes people have to use their heads, not their hearts.
they have to prove fraud for trump first, and if he does come back, he should have a new group of people, not the tired old repubs, that are just as crooked as the dems.
I believe the Senate lost its Republican majority because of the run-off elections in Georgia, NOT because Mitch McConnell turned his back on Pres.Trump. If he was so much against Trump, why did he not vote to impeach him? I can accept though that he is a political opportunist. I don't think Pres. Trump will ever be able to lead/unify the Republican party. The attack and the ransacking of the Capitol will always be connected with his name. Returning to civilian life, he may very well be charged with tax fraud/evasion. Sad but true!
Mitch certainly doesn’t stand for what Republicans do. Nor has he done what his constituents want him to do. After all, he is their elected official. Elected to represent what his people want. Not what he personally wants. He is a turncoat. He is a Democrat. His political used by date has long expired.
If the democrats try to sue trump over the January riot can we the thinking American people sue the democrats for the riots in Seattle and Portland, because there's plenty of proof that the democrats went along and actively helped the rioters by not charging criminals for rioting saying it was detrimental to the justice system and certain members actually helped the rioters by making a gofundme page to pay for their bail money
Unless his new friends help him and get dominion to swap votes for him
The only things we have Mitch, is things you need, votes and money.
You won't get very far if we shut that down.
First Pence! Now Mitch! The Kiss of Death!
Honey, honey, I know
That you're lettin' me go
Said, I heard it through the grapevine
Heard it through the grapevine
Does anyone for one minute think this man is not "owned" by China? The money he's made from his wife's connections with the CCP are staggering. In other words he's just another corrupt politician who cares little for the American people. Unfortunately he's around for another six years.
Mitch, "secret Washington swamp crime figure"?????? He for got who elected him for the Washington swamp crime empire!!!!We will not forget that!!!!……
About time someone called it as it is.
You must have very low self esteem if you need to constantly debase others for an ego boost.
if that is the case, then biden and all the dems have to be ousted from government.
Of course it is very obvious that Trump did not personally contribute to that 600 word statement. There is no way he would comprehend the words “dour” and “sullen”.
It is time for him to be totally shunned and let us move this nation forward, please.
bring plenty of criminal charges against him, he might hopefully commit hari kari.
I look at this two ways. Either McConnell (The Worm) gets re-elected because people from Kentucky are stupid, which I doubt, or maybe we should look into the voting there too, to see if they used Dominion machines or had a ton of mail in votes! The swamp is deep and murky.
If Mitchy will not back Mr Trumps candidate or OUR picks maybe it's time for him to take the money lots of money he made selling out America and the Republicans and retire in a very grand fashion we the people financed for him as well as the kick backs he has made recently he no longer is a voice of America he is a voice of the low down Dems. In my opinion
Boot Mitch out the door I saw him pull some pretty corrupt moves even n during the Obama years – he has never been a Republican that anyone could trust and count on! He needs to be gone, Addios, Vias condyos and good Riddance!
Pretty dumb on his part!
Mitch tried to bell the cat. His mistake was assuming that others would cover him when he made his attempt. But his gamble failed. Mitch was too greedy. He went along with Trump too long, unable to resist the chance to pervert the SCOTUS, decimate the environment, eliminate the social safety net and herald a rebirth of the Dark Ages. He knew he was playing a dangerous game. Like Icarus, Mitch thought he knew what he was doing, how far he could go. It was never a matter of principle for the old turtle; it was hubris. He spent four years passing up every opportunity to stand on principle. There are no do-overs, as Mitch is old enough to know.
Every word is what 75 million Americans who vote resent the hell our of the Hill for.
You go President Trump I will always back you, you were the only true american amongt the liars and con artists who will sell us out for an extra dollar in their pockets! When will Biden voters open their eyes and see the truth!!!!!!
Time to bring another clone!
All I can say about President Trump's comments is DITTO
I think Nancy has him beat!
President Joe Biden.
Had they actually removed half of Joe Bidums brain he would have become Nasty Pelosi or Maxine Waters.