McConnell deals setback to ‘isolationist’ Republicans on Ukraine
by Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner— Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered an unmistakable rebuke of the Republicans opposed to further funding for Ukraine on Tuesday. He brought along 31 GOP votes for the legislation, nine more than voted for an earlier version of the legislation in February and, most significantly, a majority of his conference in the Senate. He […]
Politico—How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine. The two Senate leaders and the White House worked tirelessly for the better part of a year to get direly needed aid for Ukraine. It finally paid off.
C-SPAN—Senator McConnell Blames Tucker Carlson for Demonization of Ukraine. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) blames former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for the months-long delay in getting the national security supplemental bill, which includes aid for Ukraine, to the finish line, saying that "demonization of Ukraine" began with Carlson. "He had an enormous audience which convinced a lot of rank and file Republicans that maybe this was a mistake," McConnell says. He also cites the protracted talks over border security, which was ultimately dropped from the...
Newsweek—Tucker Carlson to Blame for 'Demonization of Ukraine': Mitch McConnell. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for Republican opposition to aid for Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia.The Senate voted 80-19 on Tuesday to break a filibuster on the $95 billion aid package recently passed by the House. Final passage is expected Tuesday night.In a press conference after the Senate vote, McConnell pointed to the conservative commentator's February interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a turning point in the...