A soon-to-be-released biography of Mitch McConnell the Senate Minority Leader‚ is shedding light on his private thoughts about Donald Trump (its worth noting that these views differ greatly from his public statements). The book “The Price of Power“ penned by Michael Tackett a long-time Washington reporter is set to hit shelves in about two weeks
According to the Associated Press the book reveals that McConnell privately described Trump as a “despicable human being“ a “narcissist“ “stupid“ and “ill-tempered“. These comments were reportedly made in late 2020 before the January 6 incident at the U.S. Capitol. McConnell was apparently worried that Trumps actions might hurt Republican chances in the Georgia Senate runoffs
Despite these private criticisms McConnell has publicly supported Trump. He voted to acquit the former president after his impeachment trial and even endorsed him for the 2024 nomination roughly seven months ago. This stark contrast between McConnells private thoughts and public actions highlights the complex dynamics within the Republican Party
The book also provides insight into the events of January 6 2021. McConnells staff reportedly barricaded themselves in their office during the attack. Afterwards‚ the Senator is said to have become emotional thanking his staff and referring to them as family
You are my family‚ and I hate the fact that you had to go through this
Its important to note that while McConnell has been privately critical of Trump he hasnt done much publicly to counter the wave of election denialism within the Republican Party. The book suggests that McConnell believed the American public had grown tired of Trumps “misrepresentations“ and “outright lies“
The biography based on nearly three decades of McConnells recorded diaries and extensive interviews promises to offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of Americas most influential political figures. As the release date approaches many are eager to see what other revelations it might contain