Mitch McConnell, Trump and Kentucky

Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell
Republican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron has lavished praise on President Donald Trump and criticized his mentor, Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Kentucky politicians react to Sen. Mitch McConnell not running for reelection in 2026
Kentucky lawmakers and political insiders shared their reactions to Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement, calling him a "consequential" leader.
GOP Kentucky Senate candidate knocks McConnell for Trump ‘no’ votes
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who recently launched a bid for the seat being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R), criticized his fellow Kentuckian for voting against
Why Daniel Cameron torched Mitch McConnell to win his seat
Mitch McConnell’s protege announces a run for his seat, then quickly disses him An endorsement and a diss — how will Byron Donalds respond? Move, Mitch! Get out of the way! Then-gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron concedes to supporters during an election night watch party Nov.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection. How would his Senate seat be filled if vacated?
Kentucky law would dictate how to fill Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat if he does not finish his term, which ends at the start of 2027.
Daniel Cameron cites AG record and support for Trump in bid to replace McConnell
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron pitched his bid for outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) Senate seat. McConnell, who was first elected in 1984, announced last week he would not run for another term.
Black Senate Hopeful Praises Trump, Slams McConnell Amid Bid For His Seat
Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron (R) slammed Sen. Mitch McConnell for not supporting President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks amid his bid for the longtime senator's seat.
Kentucky GOP hopefuls start taking shots as race for McConnell Senate seat begins
It is an off year for elections in Kentucky, but that’s not stopping the campaign machine that’s coming together in the race to replace Senator Mitch McConnell.
Mitch McConnell’s freezes, falls and health scares fueled retirement rumors. See timeline
A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.
Mitch McConnell will retire at end of term. What to know about the longtime KY senator
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending his run as one of the most ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power ...
Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader who is not ...
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Mitch McConnell's retirement sparks a political explosion in Kentucky
Longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) announcement Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 has set off a furious ...
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Mitch McConnell: Kentuckians can't afford the high cost of Trump's tariffs
Mitch McConnell is the senior senator of Kentucky. He is the longest-serving Senate Party Leader in American history. Chair of Senate Rules and Defense Appropriations. Senior member of Senate ...
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Mitch McConnell casts only Republican vote against new intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against the new Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation Wednesday. In a statement following the 52-48 vote ...
Mitch McConnell says this is his last term in office: Look at his 50 years in politics
McConnell announced Thursday he would not run in 2026. Here’s where his political career began more than 50 years ago.