Mitch McConnell Says He'd 'Absolutely' Back Donald Trump In 2024 Presidential Race

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Source: huff post



02/25/2021 08:52 pm ET

It’s a stunning turnaround from his angry comments this month that Trump was “practically and morally responsible” for the deadly storming of the Capitol.


In a breathtaking turnabout, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Thursday on Fox News that he would “absolutely” back Donald Trump for president in 2024 if he becomes the Republican Party’s nominee.

The startling support came less than two weeks after McConnell’s angry slam of the former president as “practically and morally responsible” for inciting last month’s deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol. “There’s no question,” McConnell said. “The people that stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president.” He called Trump’s actions “a disgraceful dereliction of duty.”

But asked by Fox News host Bret Baier if he would support Trump if he wins the party’s nomination for president in 2024, McConnell said enthusiastically: “The nominee of the party? Absolutely.”

McConnell also noted, however: “There’s a lot to happen between now and ’24. I’ve got at least four members that I think are planning on running for president .... Should be a wide-open race.”.......................

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[Phoenix61]

1. That's not a stunning turnaround.

He was asked if he would support the Republican nominee not if he would like Trump to be the Republican nominee.

[lonely bird]

2. All he had to say was that he would not support Trump if Trump were the nominee

But instead he covered his ass with a gutless comment.

[machoneman]

5. Gutless, sure. But he's not stupid to, in February, 2021, dismiss Trumpy-boy quite yet.

[lonely bird]

14. From an amoral political standpoint you are correct

McConnell, lacking in morality, made the political calculation. Had he any morals he would have said he would not support Trump.

But he is a conservative Republican thus his response is in keeping with his belief structure.

[thesquanderer]

17. But he was honest. He will support ANY Republican nominee over a Dem. Even Trump. nt

[lastlib]

18. Honest? McTurdle? No.

He may not have been making a false statement, but he was being wretchedly, cowardly, craven in his lust for power. That's not honesty. He doesn't have an honest bone in his body. He needs a methodical work-over with dimensional lumber. Stat.

[Polybius]

19. He'd be ousted as Minority Leader if he said he'd refuse to back his Party's nominee

What he should have said was that he refuses to speculate on anyone that hasn't even announced, and to come back to him in 2023.

[lonely bird]

23. I guess I keep waiting for a Republican who is willing to sacrifice their career for integrity

Silly me. It sure wouldn't be Yertle.

[czarjak]

3. Hasn't gotten away with anything "YET"?

Except hearts and souls of impervious imbeciles.

[Miguelito Loveless]

4. Typical McConnell

Only prison will end his fascist quest for power.

[llashram]

6. all these people

in the GOP of racists are insufferable traitors. Weak with not one iota integrity or honor. They worship the literal golden calf this weekend

[twodogsbarking]

7. Is he lying now or

was he lying before? Both? Always?

[turbinetree]

8. No surprise there, can't wait to see what his response will be once his traitor buddy gets indicted

once an enabler to treason always and enabler to treason...time to get rid of senate filibuster rule 22, so this POS doesn't have any more power .......

[cstanleytech]

9. Party first and opposing insurrection in last place for the GOP.

[berksdem]

10. the Turtle is a spineless

jerk that only has his own power and ambitions in mind. Sadly, if Trump is not indicted or brought to justice he will be the presumtpive nominee in 2024 - you can bank on it.

[dlk]

11. What Mitch is saying to regain power, he would support the rapist endorsed by the Taliban

The guy who is a serious national security threat and fomented an armed insurrection to overthrow an election (and our government) is okay by Mitch. Republicans have become a clear and direct threat to our democratic republic. At the rate they’re going, how much longer will our country survive?

[bluestarone]

12. Just got DIRECT ORDERS from MOSCOW!

[LittleGirl]

13. Party over Country, that's Moscow Mitch. eom

[Turbineguy]

15. Trump brings chaos.

If you hate America, you love the chaos that trump brings.

Turtle has to figure out how trump can keep killing people.

[patphil]

16. I think McConnell believes this is a no consequence position.

He probably believes Trump will be mired in legal problems, and possibly be convicted of one or more felonies between now and then, and thus will not be the Republican nominee in 2024. So he can pander to Trump's base now and change his position later if the situation warrants it.
And, if Trump's is in prison and can't run in 2024, he can talk about how poor Donnie was badly abused by the legal system. He can rally Trump's base to the Republican candidates so a Republican legislature can be elected to proceed with an agenda that Trump would support, and a Republican president can be elected who would have the power to pardon Trump.
This is typical, conniving, McConnell. What he wants is Republican control without all the shit that Trump brings to the Presidency.
I think McConnell's earlier statements condemning Trump reflect his true feelings, but he would never let that stand in the way of reascending to the Senate Majority Leader position.
It's all about power for him. Trump is just a means to an end.

[PSPS]

20. It's a very simple calculation

All the Q people use this simple calculation: Do I get more votes with trump or without him? As the "base" continues to dwindle, the "with trump" side will diminish.

[BobTheSubgenius]

21. He was read the Riot Act and pushed back into the hole where he resides.

Until the next time TPTB want him to mumble and drawl into a microphone, and with a much chastened and more GOP-friendly tone.

[C Moon]

22. He's a two faced Russian owned son of a bitch. I never believed him when he said

getting rid of Trump would be good for the GOP.
He's ALWAYS got other motives behind what he says.
He lies. He's Republican. That's what they do.

The GOP will now do everything in their power to make sure the US does not improve under Biden.

[timms139]

24. Republicans would vote

for a known antichrist if he carried a R after his name.

[mdbl]

25. At this point I would expect Moscow Mitch's eyes to do opposite circle motions

he's that crazy.