McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president
By LISA MASCARO
Published - Mar 06, 2024, 03:50 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 06, 2024, 03:50 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the then-president for “disgraceful” acts in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack but now supports his bid to return to the White House.
McConnell, who was the last top GOP leader in Congress to fall in line with Trump, declared his support in a short statement after Super Tuesday wins pushed the GOP front-runner closer to the party nomination.
The two men have not spoken since 2020 when McConnell declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of that year’s presidential election. But more recently, their teams had reopened talks about an endorsement.
