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Veteran US politician Mitch McConnell, 82, says he would step down as leader of the Republican Party in the Senate later this year, ending his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in American history. "I stand before you today, Mr. President and my colleagues to say this will be my last term as Republican leader," McConnell says in chamber. SOUNDBITE
At least three top Republicans plan to miss President Donald Trump's farewell ceremony. House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Rep. Kevin McCarthy will attend church with Joe Biden. Vice President Mike Pence is unable to make it due to logistical issues, says Business Insider. Many people see this as the final snub to Trump from his once-closest allies. Others may also fail to attend but none so far have been confirmed outside of these three. Joe Biden is set to take office tomorrow and become the 46th President of the United States.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday placed the blame for the attack on the Capitol firmly at the feet of President Donald Trump. CNN reports the Kentucky Republican said on the Senate floor that Trump 'provoked' the violent insurrectionists on January 6th. The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the President and other powerful people. US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell McConnell's comments came as the Senate prepares to hold an impeachment trial over the House's charge of 'incitement of insurrection.' He said the despite the violence, Congress did its duty by certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized the House impeachment efforts on Wednesday. Graham appeared to shade Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, says Business Insider. "It is a rushed process that, over time, will become a threat to future presidents," Graham said. He continued with, "As to Senate leadership, I fear they are making the problem worse, not better." Graham broke from Trump and firmly acknowledged that Biden won the 2020 race. However, on Tuesday, Graham accompanied Trump on Air Force One for a visit to Alamo, Texas.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell seems to have turned on Donald Trump. He believes President Donald Trump has committed multiple impeachable offenses. McConnell is "pleased" at the idea of him being impeached, says Business Insider. Trump could be impeached, making him the first President to have two impeachments. However, the 25th amendment could potentially remove him from office if Pence uses it. McConnell was once one of Trump's allies and now reportedly plans to never speak to him again.
A Wednesday, a violent mob took over the Capitol, leading to five deaths. The destroyed furniture, stole furniture, smeared feces, and desecrated offices. The Washington Post reports Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell never wants to speak to President Donald Trump again. The Kentucky Republican has reportedly been estranged from Trump in recent weeks. He gave a fiery speech on the Senate floor this week rejecting the president's continued claims of voter and election fraud. McConnell made the speech as Congress was gearing up to count the electoral votes in the 2020 election.
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