Mitch mcconnell trump articles
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Mitch McConnell sees Ukraine aid as one of the most important legislative victories of his career
WASHINGTON — For Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the monthslong fight over U.S. aid to Ukraine carried historical implications. Last year, Ukrainian forces were successfully holding off Russian advances but were in desperate need of new weapons, ammunition and supplies. President Joe Biden sent an urgent request to Congress for a new round of aid to the war-torn country, and McConnell, R-Ky., immediately got on board. But he faced a major obstacle: The loudest voices in his own party had...
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McConnell says Tucker Carlson and Trump's waffling delayed crucial Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday celebrated the impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine ahead of a final vote, while lamenting the fact that it took months to secure enough Republican support to land it. At a press conference, the Kentucky Republican pinpointed two men responsible for that delay: former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson and former President Donald Trump. “The demonization of Ukraine began by Tucker Carlson, who in my opinion ended up...
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Mitch McConnell insists over $60 BILLION taxpayer dollars for Ukraine is 'not a whole lot' of money for the US to shell out but it's 'significant' to provide sophisticated weapons
The Senate passed Ukraine funding as part of a $95 billion foreign aid package on Tuesday night. The Kentucky Republican told Fox News he 'hopes' the money will be enough to push Russia back 'decisively'