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Former President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, for expressing skepticism about the Republican party’s chances of regaining a majority in Congress in November’s midterm elections.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the Senate minority leader a “broken political hack” and challenged his party loyalty.
“Why would Republican senators allow unsuccessful hacker Mitch McConnell to blatantly denigrate hard-working Republican senator candidates?” Trump asked.
He added: “This is an affront to honor and leadership. He should spend more time (and money!) helping them get elected.”
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The comment came after McConnell suggested Thursday that he doesn’t think Republicans will win the Senate because “the quality of the candidate has a lot to do with the outcome.” He said his party might do well in retaking the U.S. House of Representatives.
“I think the chances of the House overturning are probably higher than the Senate,” the minority party leader told the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. It has a lot to do with.”
“Right now we have a 50-50 Senate and a 50-50 nation, but I think it’s very likely we’ll have a very close Senate when it’s all said and done this fall. ‘s side slightly higher, or their side slightly higher,” he added.
The comment was widely criticized by conservatives, including Fox News host Sean Hannity.
“Democrats are portraying the Republican Senate candidate as cruel and out of touch in the upcoming elections and midterms,” Hannity said on Friday’s show. “Apparently Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.” seems content to let them dry out and fend for themselves.”
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“Listen to these comments. Very encouraging,” he added, playing a clip of McConnell’s comments.
Hannity continued: “Mitch, how about you go out there and fight for your team? Mitch, what’s your agenda? Can’t you just sit back and watch as the billion dollar green energy boondoggle is handed out?”
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The Fox News host concluded, “His tenure as leader must come to an end.”
McConnell’s shaky optimism comes as Republican senator candidates Blake Masters, Arizona, Herschel Walker, Georgia, and Mehemt Oz, Pennsylvania, trail behind in their respective races. born. Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson is also lagging behind in his re-election efforts.