McConnell Silent On Trump Indictment.
“Al Cross, a professor of journalism at the University of Kentucky and a longtime commentator on McConnell’s career, said McConnell doesn’t feel the same pressure as other Republicans to rally around Trump.
“Mitch McConnell does not feel pressure in the same way that other human beings do. He has steeled himself to resist the typical politician’s urge to talk and it’s paid off for him, you don’t get in trouble for something you didn’t say,” he said. “His strategy with Trump has been to not come close to that kryptonite and let other people do the talking and work behind the scenes.” ”
Mitch McConnell is letting the Trump indictment fester for as long as possible before he plans to make a statement. He is less concerned these days with angering the former President because he increasingly views him as a much weakened player on the national stage. There is no doubt, however, Trump is keeping score of who is standing firm behind him and who is letting his legal troubles mount with no show of support. This GOP rift will only grow bigger as the walls keep closing in on the former President.
