Trump is Trying to Replace Mitch McConnell as Minority Leader With Another Senator



Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics and technology writer.…
Mitch McConnell had an election in 2020. His opponent, Amy McGrath had an impressive background as the first female to fly a combat mission for the US Marine Corps. She was also very well funded, outraising the incumbent by $33 million. McConnell ended up winning the election by close to 20 points.

McConnell is seemingly done with Trump. While Republicans like Lindsey Graham and Kevin McCarthy are still kissing Trump’s ring, the senate minority leader has all but forgotten about them. In fact, a report surfaced this week that the two men haven’t even spoken since last December.
And Trump may be done with McConnell. According to a piece in today’s Wall St. Journal:
“Mr. Trump has spoken recently with senators and allies about trying to depose Mr. McConnell and whether any Republicans are interested in mounting a challenge, according to people familiar with the conversations. There is little appetite among Senate Republicans for such a plan, lawmakers and aides said, but the discussions risk driving a wedge deeper between the most influential figure in the Republican Party and its highest-ranking member in elected office.”
McConnell has stayed in power longer than nearly any other Republican. Anyone wishing to try and depose him is tking a major risk.
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Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics and technology writer. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com, and PoliticusUSA. An avid pet lover, he has been known to contribute to Pet Lifestyles Magazine. He enjoys sports, politics, technology, and spending time at the shore with his family.