ICYMI: Leader McConnell Continues Pro-Vaccine Message With New PSA

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently taped a public service announcement (PSA) urging Kentuckians and all Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Leader McConnell taped the PSA in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters’ Congressional PSA Program and the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. The PSA has... Continue Reading

Fight Against Terrorism Will Not end Just Because Politicians Want to Wish It Away

ASHLAND, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks regarding Afghanistan today at an event sponsored by the Ashland Alliance – the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Agency for Boyd and Greenup Counties: “This was a disgraceful and disastrous departure that will allow the... Continue Reading

ICYMI: McConnell on Fox News Sunday

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Chris Wallace this morning on Fox News Sunday. See below for highlights or click here for the full interview: On the Biden Administration’s Disastrous Exit from Afghanistan: “I think what’s been lost in all this, Chris, is why we went there in... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on American Servicemembers Killed in Kabul

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the bombings in Kabul: “It is sickening and enraging to hear that at least 12 United States servicemembers have been killed and more have been injured at the hands of terrorists in Kabul. “Americans’ hearts are... Continue Reading

Americans and Vulnerable Afghans Need Support, Not President Biden’s Artificial Timelines

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on Afghanistan and the Biden Administration’s response. “The latest reporting suggests Americans and vulnerable Afghans are still having trouble reaching the Kabul airport because of the Taliban. President Biden’s responsibility is simple: He should clearly and firmly... Continue Reading

ICYMI: Leader McConnell on ‘America’s Newsroom’

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on Fox News this morning. See below for highlights or click here to watch to the full interview: On President Biden’s Reckless Decision to Leave Afghanistan: “First let me say this is one of the greatest foreign... Continue Reading

McConnell: “This Catastrophic Decision Rests with the Commander-in-Chief Who Made It.”

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Afghanistan and the Biden Administration’s response: “U.S. servicemembers and diplomats are now engaged in a round-the-clock mission to get American citizens, loyal partners, and vulnerable Afghans out of Kabul. The task is difficult and... Continue Reading

ICYMI: McConnell on CBS Evening News

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined CBS Evening News last night. See below for highlights or click here to watch to the full interview: On the Biden Administration’s Disastrous Withdrawal from Afghanistan: “We shouldn’t have made this decision in the first place. We only had 2,500... Continue Reading

ICYMI: McConnell on The Hugh Hewitt Show

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined The Hugh Hewitt Show this morning. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview: On the Benefits of Keeping a Small-Force Footprint in Afghanistan: “This is a colossal mistake. You know, Hugh, I’m somebody who believes that... Continue Reading

ICYMI: McConnell on Fox News Channel’s ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican 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 the Biden’s Administration’s Precipitous and Incompetent Withdrawal from Afghanistan: “Well, first, let’s talk... Continue Reading