Posted on 09/19/2021 12:47:11 PM PDT by RandFan
Former President Trump is vetting possible candidates to remove Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from his leadership position, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Sources familiar with the situation told the Journal that Trump has been speaking with senators and allies to gauge if there is any interest in deposing McConnell, though lawmakers and aides told the publication there has so far been little enthusiasm for the prospect.
Despite being one of Trump's most powerful allies in the federal government when he was in office, a rift quickly formed between McConnell and the former president after he left office.
Though he did not vote to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial, McConnell said back in February that he believed Trump was "morally responsible" for provoking the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
"There's no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it. The people that stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president," said McConnell.
In an interview just a few months after he left office, Trump called for new leadership to replace McConnell.
“I think we’re going to do very well. We need good leadership. Mitch McConnell has not done a great job. I think they should change Mitch McConnell,” Trump said in a Fox News interview in April.
In August, Trump blasted McConnell as being "overrated" for his support of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
"Nobody will ever understand why Mitch McConnell allowed this non-infrastructure bill to be passed. He has given up all of his leverage for the big whopper of a bill that will follow," Trump said in a statement at the time. "I have quietly said for years that Mitch McConnell is the most overrated man in politics — now I don’t have to be quiet anymore."
Despite Trump's attacks on McConnell, support among the GOP for the Kentucky senator has remained steadfast, threatening to split Republicans as Trump seeks to consolidate his control of the party and punish those who publicly criticized him for his role in the Jan. 6 attack.
Speaking to the Journal, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) one of Trump's allies in the Senate, expressed doubt the former president would be able to oust McConnell.
“I just don’t realistically see that happening,” said Kennedy.
The Hill has reached out to McConnell's office for comment.
Ron Johnson would also be OK in that slot, Cruz hasn’t been consistent at times and you never know if he falls by the way of the swamp!!
Blunt is retiring and will be replaced in 2022/23. I don’t know how many other will be replaced.
But he is a true Conservative! (Okay, if Crazy Joe can lie, then I can too.)
Lee would be a good candidate for leader but he is no where near close.. These things have a pecking order sadly
Portman is retiring, too.
Thune is said to be considering it.
I am starting to think that now is the time to vote Democrat, Federally.
Flush all of the Republicans to force their replacement and a re-build of the Republican Party.
Normally, I might say, “No way! You can’t put THEM in charge!”
They’re in charge, now. They are already destroying the country. The Republicans we have, now, aren’t going to lift a finger.
I think what we may find, is that many of the Pubbies can’t be voted out, anyway. They are protected by the same election-steal they let get used to get rid of Trump. It’s why they’re so quiet.
good. maybe Trump finally overruled or jettisoned some of his “advisors.”
mcconnell is the enemy. he has to go. no ifs, ands or buts.
Mumbai Mike Lee?
No way, he is NOT on our side.
Opus?
Well - not so much stepping down as not running again - and I thought his term was up next year.
McConnell was bad before that.
We ALL just voted the asshat into office he is going NOWHERE for at least 6 more years!! We get what we deserve and vote for!! For DECADES we have been complaining of this asshat AND YET elected him AGAIN!!!
I feel guilty for not reading the article, but when you have a name, please share. I have some money to send to him or her.
Just find someone with no connections to China or any foreign interests and I’d be happy
Joni Ernst could beat Thune by promising Roy Blunt or Rick Scott the Whip, and become first female GOP Majority Leader.
What great advice. Then we’ll never have to vote anymore.
Honestly, Trump should move to Kentucky and primary Mitch personally.
MTG!!!!!! That gal’s got more than any R in Congress.
How about Ron Johnson?
Get her in the Senate after the Georgia corruption is fixed.
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