Aren’t We All Sick of Mitch McConnell’s Betrayals?

On Wednesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky. ) made headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a overt display of loyalty, he voted’ no’ on Tulsi Gabbard’s assurance to become the next director of national intelligence. McConnell stood alone as the only Republican spy against a competent candidate that President Trump put forth, even though the Senate eventually approved her interview with a small 52-48 vote. &nbsp,

McConnell has shown his true colours before, so keep in mind that he was also one of the three lawmakers who voted against Pete Hegseth’s assurance as defence minister. Yet, both Sens. Collins (R-Maine ) and Murkowski (R-Alaska ) supported Gabbard on Wednesday.

Soon after Wednesday’s vote, McConnell don’t support but lash out at Gabbard, illustrating properly the disconnect between establishment Republicans and the conservative base. McConnell’s actions reveal how willingly he is to defy a Democratic president’s objective in favor of his own misguided ties. &nbsp,

I am aware of McConnell’s and Trump’s issues, but I’m not sure what McConnell’s legacy will be impacted by his use of the Democrats ‘ tools.

His reticence to back solid, worthy officials like Gabbard highlights a disturbing trend in the GOP, one that favors the status quo over new, strong leadership. &nbsp,

Tulsi Gabbard’s validation as director of national intelligence raised serious questions in McConnell’s mind, claiming that her track record and plan jobs make her unfit for the position.

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” The Senate’s power of advice and consent is not an option, it is an responsibility, and one we don’t pretend to misunderstand”, McConnell said in a statement. The Senate should withdraw its consent when a nominee’s history shows they are unworthy of the highest public confidence and their ability to control important policy falls short of the needs of their position.

McConnell emphasized the crucial role that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence ( ODNI ) plays in shaping and supervising intelligence operations. He claimed Gabbard had not demonstrated the ability needed to handle such a large amount of responsibility. &nbsp,

” In my judgment, Tulsi Gabbard failed to demonstrate that she is prepared to assume this great national trust”, he said.

McConnell raised the possibility of appointing a DNI who may destroy the accuracy of the president’s intelligence assessments by referring to what he termed previous judgmental errors. &nbsp,

He warned that the state shouldn’t have to worry that a Director of National Intelligence with a history of disturbing errors in judgment will be tainted by the brains analyses the President receives.

Gee, it’s not like Trump nominated James Clapper.

He even criticized Gabbard’s posts on key safety threats, including her position on whistleblower Edward Snowden, China’s anger in the Indo-Pacific, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. &nbsp,

“Edward Snowden’s disloyal treachery of the United States and its most delicate valid intelligence activities endangered options, methods, and lives”, he said. &nbsp,

Regarding Japan, he stressed the importance of America’s empire, adding that” the risk of discord in the region is the item of Taiwanese aggression, no western’ threat inflation.'” He was clear about Russia when he said,” Russia’s escalation of its unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine threatens American interests and is solely the responsibility of Vladimir Putin.”

McConnell ended by expressing hope that Gabbard would rise to the challenge despite his reservations. &nbsp,

The American intelligence community’s brave men and women will turn to Director Gabbard for principled leadership and sound judgment in the service of America’s interests and national security, he declared. I aspire to see her rise to the great responsibilities of her office, along with everyone else.

In the Trump era, conservatives don’t just like winning, they’re getting used to it. Dinosaurs like McConnell are obsolete. Let’s hope McConnell rises to the challenge and retires.

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