Staff Reports
In a meeting at Senate Republicans’ campaign headquarters, former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell came together to discuss the GOP’s plans for the upcoming 2024 election and regaining control of the Senate. The meeting, which marked the first time the two had spoken since the events at the Capitol on January 6th, was described as cordial and positive by other Republican senators who were present.
The gathering also provided an opportunity for Republican senators who have their sights set on higher positions within the party to make their ambitions known. As the former president spoke, senators vying for Trump’s running mate or McConnell’s successor as the next GOP leader positioned themselves strategically to be seen alongside him. This included senators such as Rick Scott, John Thune, and Tim Scott, who are looking to secure influential roles within the party.
Notably, senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy, and Mitt Romney, who had previously clashed with Trump, did not attend or expressed their dissatisfaction with the current choices for the party. However, the former president was described as being respectful and subdued towards his critics during the meeting, a tone that was unexpected by some senators.
During the meeting, Trump discussed his belief that access to abortion should be determined by individual states, expressing his support for the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Additionally, he pledged his commitment to assisting down-ballot candidates in their election campaigns, with a focus on helping Senate Republicans regain control of the chamber.
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Overall, the meeting between Trump and McConnell was seen as a positive and unifying event for the Republican Party as they look ahead to the 2024 election and strive to reclaim the Senate majority.
