McConnell had stated in 2021 that he would support the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee.
senator has greatly criticized Trump in the past, claiming in February 2021 that Trump was “practically and morally responsible” for the Capitol protest on January 6. . “They get to pick nominees for president. So, how I’m spending my time is on something I can have an impact on, which is making sure my successor is the majority leader and not the minority leader.”
Despite his criticism in February 2021, McConnell voted not to impeach Trump in his second impeachment vote. The senator defended that decision, explaining that Trump “was not president anymore at that point.” He reiterated that he still stands by his past criticism, though recognizing that there was a “big debate” over whether someone who is no longer in office could still be impeached., the same day former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign.
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