Trump takes on McConnell, Senate GOP on border package
Posted on AllSides January 19th, 2024
From The Center
Former President Trump is taking on Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his leadership team by calling on Republican lawmakers to reject a compromise on border security.
The runaway front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination is also setting up a crucial battle over both his party’s future and Ukraine, as precious aid to that country is tied to the border deal along with help for Israel and the Indo-Pacific.
Trump has said Republicans should say “no” to any deal that falls short of “everything needed” to stop the flow of migrants, a message...