Press Releases
McConnell on “The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined 'The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino' today to discuss COVID-19 relief, Democrats' court-packing threats, and Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Judge Barrett's Qualifications: "Stunningly, amazingly intelligent. A wonderful life story as well. It's hard to think of any nominee we've had in the past who is any better than this one, and… Continue Reading
10.21.20
McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Religious Faith
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious faith: "Judge Barrett's hearing last week confirmed beyond any doubt that she is a brilliant scholar and judge who is exceptionally qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Clear majorities of Americans agree the Senate should confirm this outstanding nominee. "Since the nominee's credentials are unassailable, Democrats an… Continue Reading
10.19.20
McConnell on Media’s Interest in Judge Barrett’s Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the New York Times story on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's children: "The political left and the press should leave Judge Barrett's children alone. The nominee introducing her family in a few sentences of prepared remarks does not give the New York Times license to start treating minor children like objects of public curiosity. "This is a strange pattern for the New York Times. In 20… Continue Reading
10.17.20
McConnell on COVID-19 Relief & Senate Schedule
LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding COVID-19 relief: "Speaker Pelosi has wasted months playing political games with the health and financial security of American families. "Republicans have tried numerous times to secure bipartisan agreement where possible and get aid out the door while these endless talks continue. But Speaker Pelosi keeps saying she feels "nothing" is better than "something" and clinging to far-left dema… Continue Reading
10.16.20
McConnell: Proud to Support Judge Barrett’s Confirmation and Proud of this Precedent-Backed Process
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: "The Judiciary Committee and the American people just heard from one of the most impressive nominees for public office that I have ever seen. "Judge Amy Coney Barrett exhibited every bit of the intellectual brilliance, legal expertise, and open-minded judicial temperament t… Continue Reading
10.14.20
McConnell on “Court-Packing” Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Democrats' continuing threats to pack the Supreme Court: "It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and other Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party's threats to pack the Supreme Court. But it is even more absurd for them to try to redefine "court-packing" to mean any judicial confirmation that disappoints Democrats. "A prominent philosopher wrote that whe… Continue Reading
10.13.20
McConnell Issues Update on COVID-19 Relief and Senate Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the upcoming Senate schedule: "Secretary Mnuchin and Chief of Staff Meadows are right: There is no excuse for Democrats to keep blocking job-saving funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while other conversations continue. "The PPP is a popular program that has saved tens of millions of American jobs. It is so bipartisan that its first round was replenished and extended sev… Continue Reading
10.07.20
Editorial Boards Recognize Judge Barrett As ‘A Highly Capable, Fully Qualified Choice’
Newspaper Editorials Say Judge Amy Coney Barrett 'Has Earned A Reputation For Intelligently Written And Well-Reasoned Opinions And Dissents That Are Guided By The Law,' 'Her Credentials Are Impeccable,' She's 'A Strong Choice' 'With A Compelling Personal Story And An Impressive Understanding Of The Law' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD: "President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court is a highlight of his Presidency and perhaps a hinge moment for the judiciary… Continue Reading
10.07.20
McConnell on ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined 'The Story with Martha MacCallum' yesterday to discuss the Supreme Court, hybrid hearings, and COVID-19. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Holding Hybrid Hearings in the Senate: "We've been up against COVID-19 since May. We've had numerous hearings remotely with senator's calling in remotely. Occasionally witnesses remotely. I think the nominee will be there in person. Some members… Continue Reading
10.07.20
Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Faith Are A Disgrace
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement Wednesday morning following continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious faith: The ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media on Judge Barrett's faith are a disgrace. They demean the confirmation process, disrespect the Constitution, and insult millions of American believers. Yesterday, the Guardian claimed it "rais[es] new questions" that Judge Barrett chose faith-centered… Continue Reading
10.02.20
Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt this morning to discuss Judge Barrett's nomination and a variety of other topics. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the whole interview. On Reshaping the Federal Judiciary: "You and I both agree that the most significant, long-lasting accomplishment of the last four years is the President, coupled with this Republican majority in the Senate, has been putting people - young men and women -… Continue Reading
10.01.20
McConnell on Fox News Channel’s ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bret Baier on Fox News Channel's 'Special Report with Bret Baier' tonight. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Democrats Blocking COVID-19 Relief Legislation: "I've been trying to get an outcome here for quite a while. As you may recall a few weeks ago I put a rescue package on the floor of the Senate targeting kids, jobs, health care and liability protection. And at that point, we c… Continue Reading
09.26.20
McConnell Applauds President Trump’s Selection of “Exceptionally Impressive” Judge Amy Coney Barrett
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued this statement Saturday following President Trump's announcement regarding the Supreme Court vacancy: "President Trump could not have made a better decision. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is an exceptionally impressive jurist and an exceedingly well-qualified nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. "First, Judge Barrett built a reputation as a brilliant scholar at the forefront of the legal academy. Then she answer… Continue Reading
09.25.20
McConnell on ‘Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Channel's 'Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' yesterday to discuss the Supreme Court vacancy. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On the Historical Precedent for Filling A Supreme Court Vacancy: "Here are the facts with regard to the Supreme Court. There have been fifteen occasions where a President has nominated-- during an election year-- someone to the … Continue Reading
09.18.20
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Senate and the nation mourn the sudden passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the conclusion of her extraordinary American life. Justice Ginsburg overcame one personal challenge and professional barrier after another. She climbed from a modest Brooklyn upbringing to a seat on our nation's highest court and into the pages of Americ… Continue Reading
09.17.20
McConnell on The Guy Benson Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson this afternoon to discuss a variety of topics. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview. On Speaker Pelosi Holding Up Relief for Americans: "It's not difficult to figure out who's responsible for it. The Speaker has said 'give me $2.2 trillion dollars and then we'll talk.' Every single thing in the package that we voted for on this side of the Capitol, in the Senate last week, … Continue Reading
09.10.20
McConnell on “The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined 'The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino' today to discuss COVID-19 relief. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Democrats' Continued Blocking COVID Relief Efforts: "That's a good question to ask the Democrats. What part of this bill are they opposed to? What we tried to do, Dana, was to craft a package that underscored the things that we supposedly agree on. Kids in school. Replenishing … Continue Reading
09.08.20
McConnell Announces Senate Will Vote on Targeted COVID-19 Relief
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement Tuesday morning regarding a Senate vote on further coronavirus relief: "Senate Republicans have been trying for months to deliver more bipartisan relief to the American people. "In July, we proposed another sweeping package totaling more than $1 trillion. Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer said no. In August, we proposed narrowing discussions to the most urgent and bipartisan subjects. They blocke… Continue Reading
08.22.20
McConnell: House Democrats’ Piecemeal Postal Bill Completely Ignores Struggling Families
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding House Democrats' decision to continue ignoring the coronavirus pandemic and indulge overblown fears about the Postal Service: "Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have spent weeks ignoring the urgent needs of American workers and families, but they rushed back to Washington the instant that overblown conspiracy theories about the United States Postal Service convinced them their own… Continue Reading
08.19.20
McConnell on the Passing of Sen. Slade Gorton
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former Senator Slade Gorton (R-WA): "Today, Elaine and I are grieving the loss of my good friend and former colleague Senator Slade Gorton. "Slade dedicated his entire adult life to public service. At every stage of his career, from the Washington State Capitol to his years in the Senate to endeavors including the 9/11 Commission, he marshaled his trademark smarts, … Continue Reading
