Mitch McConnell on Capitol security: 'I think we've overdone it,' compares Capitol to Kabul
Posted on AllSides March 10th, 2021
From The Left
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday acknowledged security changes need to be made at the United States Capitol but the Republican of Kentucky told CNN, "I think we've overdone it" when it comes to the current security measures in place.
More than two months after the January 6 insurrection, National Guard troops continue to patrol the Capitol grounds which are surrounded by razor wire fencing. US Capitol Police say an elevated threat level remains an issue, though McConnell disagrees.
"I just checked earlier this morning. There are no...