Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on his 83rd birthday that he would not seek re-election next year, bringing an end to his four-decade career in the Senate. McConnell rose to prominence as the Senate Republican leader in 2007 and served until early 2025, navigating through four administrations. Despite his support for President Donald Trump, McConnell distanced himself when he voted to acquit Trump on impeachment charges of inciting an insurrection in early 2021. McConnell’s most significant actions include blocking a hearing for President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, overseeing three Supreme Court confirmations under Trump, and passing Trump’s tax law in 2017. He has also focused on foreign policy and preserving the post-World War II order, breaking with Trump’s “America First” approach. McConnell’s legacy includes defending the 60-vote filibuster threshold and his work in securing federal funds for Kentucky. McConnell’s retirement has been anticipated due to health issues, clashes with Trump’s “MAGA” movement, and his complex relationship with the current state of the Republican party.
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