Senate GOP praises Mitch McConnell after announcement of stepping down from leadership
Published: 28 February 2024 at 19:55
Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, at 82 years old, announced he will step down from GOP leadership in November after leading the party for nearly 18 years. Republican senators, including Marco Rubio, Roger Marshall, and John Kennedy, expressed shock at the news. They praised McConnell\'s leadership, highlighting his role in securing a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, passing historic tax reform, and enacting bipartisan legislation during the pandemic. McConnell\'s legacy is also recognized for his contributions to appointing Supreme Court judges.
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