Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) Questions the logic of Donald Trump’s rates on allies, which states that the measures will increase the prices for American consumers.
“It will increase the costs of everything. In other words, it will be paid by American consumers. I mean, why would you want to argue with your allies about this? “McConnell told Lesley Stahl of CBS News in An interview “60 minutes” That was broadcast on Sunday.
President Trump announced a decision on Saturday to impose 25% rates on Mexico and Canada after he threatened this during his campaign. He also announced tasks of 10% on the import from China. Experts predict that the relocation could increase prices in various products for American consumers, and have ordered Canada and Mexico retribution rates.
When asked about his relationship with Trump, McConnell told Stahl: ‘We didn’t speak for a while. I was very upset about what happened. January 6. “
He also mentioned Trump’s decision to forgive hundreds of January 6, was a ‘error’, and described the events of January 6, 2021 as a ‘rebellion’.
However, he indicated that he still expects to support ‘most of what [Trump’s] Administration tries to reach. “
“What happened in the past is not relevant to me,” he said CBS.
McConnell voted against Accusing Trump for inciting the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol of the US after he said that the president was responsible.
Viewers of the “60 minutes” fragment criticized the former senate leader on social media. Some blamed him for Trump’s return to power and criticized his lukewarm opposition against the president.
“It is worth noting that McConnell refuses to wicker votes to condemn Trump during his accusation process (or votes to condemn) * why we are now in a position where we are in a trade war with our allies. If McConnell is looking for the person’s fault, he might want to consult a mirror, “MSNBC employee Brian Tyler Cohen wrote on x.
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McConnell, who is not looking for re -election after recently taking a step back from his GOP leader position, has been openly critical of Trump since the president’s election victory on various occasions – even though he has endorsed him into the race.
“We are currently in a very, very dangerous world, reminiscent of before the Second World War,” McConnell told the Financial Times in December. “Even the slogan is the same,” America first. ” That was what they said in the 1930s. “
The former senate leader was one of the three Republicans who voted against the confirmation of the Minister of Defense of Trump, Pete Hegseeth last month.