Recent developments indicate that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who hasn't spoken to Donald Trump since December 2020 and previously called him an 'old crow' and a 'piece of shit', is in discussions about potentially endorsing Trump for a presidential run. These talks, involving advisers to both McConnell and Trump, have been ongoing for months, signaling a possible thaw in relations since their fallout after January 6. Despite McConnell's previous criticisms of Trump, including derogatory remarks and disagreements over foreign policy, the political calculus appears to be shifting. McConnell's endorsement, seen as crucial by some within the GOP, is being negotiated through back-channel talks, with McConnell's political instincts suggesting it might be the path to regaining his position as Majority Leader. Meanwhile, other GOP politicians, including Brian Fitzpatrick and Chris Sununu, are positioning themselves as potential vice-presidential candidates alongside Trump, with figures like Gov. Abbott being mentioned and others, like Sen. Ted Cruz, not expecting to be considered. Additionally, House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green is reconsidering his retirement decision after encouragement from colleagues, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
As former President Donald Trump builds a list of potential vice presidential candidates to run with him in November, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he’s not expecting to be among those in the mix. https://t.co/s0iXQM80PA
Mitch McConnell: We’re not going to let government shut down https://t.co/O2bhQgT1Wn https://t.co/A6DltEpcjZ
Asked by @tedbarrettcnn if he’s ready to endorse Trump, McConnell talks shutdown instead. “Well, we’re not going to shut the government down,” he said, declining to respond to the Trump question
Less than two weeks after announcing his retirement, Mark Green is now reconsidering that decision, a source familiar confirms to me. Some members of the TN delegation like Sen. Blackburn have urged him to reconsider, another source tells me https://t.co/MvwbdaBW01
🚨BREAKING: Mitch McConnell reportedly plans to endorse Donald Trump for President soon. Thoughts? https://t.co/W4s85dReOR
The Back Channel Talks to Secure McConnell’s Endorsement of Trump Because of course. Mitch should — but won’t — demand a full green light in public from Trump on Ukraine aid. https://t.co/RDwOA4pcj4
🇺🇸“OLD CROW” MITCH MCCONNELL ON THE VERGE OF ENDORSING TRUMP The Republican Senator’s team is allegedly in talks with Trump’s team over backing him as the party’s presidential nominee. The move comes despite Trump previously attacking McConnell, calling him a “piece of shit”… https://t.co/OSDG0cYlu6
NYT reports Trump and McConnell teams are negotiating an endorsement. What a perfect distillation of the rottenness of the GOP. McConnell knows how dangerous Trump is and deeply disagrees w Trump on foreign policy. But nothing matters more than winning power regardless of ends.
Colleague Rich Edson confirms that Trump aides are discussing a possible endorsement of Trump for President with aides close to McConnell
McConnell will endorse Trump (as will Brian Fitzpatrick, Chris Sununu, and most of the other "up in the air" folks). Not a question of if, but rather when. https://t.co/QzQzZRkkbO
McConnell and Trump aides have been discussing an endorsement of the former president A quiet back-channel. Unlike other Hill GOP leaders, McConnell hasn't gotten back on the Trump train. Their relationship broke after Jan. 6. from @GarrettHaake & me: https://t.co/E9b1YHVTm5
U.S. Senate Republican Leader McConnell Says Federal Government Will Not Shut Down
❖ MCCONNELL SAYS FEDERAL GOV’T WILL NOT SHUT DOWN
MCCONNELL just now to @ReedReports — "We're not gonna shut the government down."
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell haven’t said a word to each other since December 2020. But people close to both men are working behind the scenes to pave the way for an endorsement by the one Republican congressional leader who has yet to offer one. https://t.co/gq5ARrQqV1
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) is “seriously reconsidering” his decision to retire, less than two weeks after announcing he would not seek reelection https://t.co/rPO0nwPq2u https://t.co/ufehzyhGIk
Mark Green is reconsidering his retirement plans after lobbying from several House GOP colleagues. More from @JakeSherman and @MicaSoellnerDC. https://t.co/PrNwfpYbMd
Could Mitch McConnell endorse Trump even though he called him an 'old crow', a 'piece of s***' and mocked his wife? https://t.co/D68SKQIzZJ https://t.co/E6S40QxvLI
Advisers to Senate Minority Leader McConnell and former President Trump have engaged in behind-the-scenes conversations for months that have included efforts to secure an endorsement of Trump by McConnell, sources involved in those discussions say. https://t.co/3wWL16Bu1J
Will McConnell endorse Trump? Details on the Senate GOP leadership's backing of the former president in @PunchbowlNews Midday. Plus, Mark Green is reconsidering his decision to retire. https://t.co/ukI71sh4QU https://t.co/kAsK8dyMAl
🚨BREAKING NEWS -- @RepMarkGreen, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, is reconsidering his decision to retire after this term. MARSHA BLACKBURN is urging him to stay. https://t.co/18b7mXdFWW
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell team in talks with Trump camp about possible endorsement https://t.co/VvwAYF7xDa https://t.co/uVOHEdXypL
McConnell privately cannot stand Trump and as one person close to McConnell tells me, “He would only endorse if his political instincts told him it’s the only path to majority leader” https://t.co/4k50ExECWH
NEWS: Since Iowa, there’s been a thaw between Trump and McConnell teams, which could pave the way for an endorsement from the last major holdout to Trump as he marches toward the nomination. @jonathanvswan @ShaneGoldmacher me https://t.co/dAYlc6RPDQ
The Back Channel Talks to Secure McConnell’s Endorsement of Trump https://t.co/dnjhMHnt6S
NEW: Back channel talks have been happening between the Trump and McConnell camps... clearing the path to a likely McConnell endorsement. He's the last Republican leadership holdout. w @maggieNYT @ShaneGoldmacher https://t.co/gOByvJusTc
GOP politicians counting on former President Donald Trump becoming the party’s White House candidate — and vying to be his running mate — are reportedly seeking advice from former Vice President Mike Pence’s team. https://t.co/lSgRC1tqHD https://t.co/v4SVeTVy4P
GOP politicians counting on former President Donald Trump becoming the party’s White House candidate—and vying to be his running mate—are reportedly seeking advice from ex-Trump VP Mike Pence’s team. https://t.co/lSgRC1tqHD https://t.co/v4SVeTVy4P
A growing chorus of top advisers to former President Donald Trump is urging him to fixate less on personal grievances and instead focus on hitting President Joe Biden and unifying the Republican Party. https://t.co/AEzwluwOjw
Some Texas Republicans consider @GovAbbott a potential vice president pick to run with former President Donald Trump. @cbs11jack asked the governor about this and his plans for re-election in 2026. https://t.co/eo1Prx9MUs https://t.co/ZilMdGRnA3