Sen. Ron Johnson Says McConnell ‘Speaks for Himself’ After His Criticism of Trump
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says former President Donald Trump is “practically and morally responsible” for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In remarks after he voted to acquit Trump on the charge…
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says former President Donald Trump is “practically and morally responsible” for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
In remarks after he voted to acquit Trump on the charge of “incitement of insurrection,” McConnell said, “There is no question that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day.”
However, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) is arguing that McConnell’s comments do not represent the views of the whole Senate Republican conference.
During an interview on The Ross Kaminsky Show on Tuesday, Johnson said, “From my standpoint, Leader McConnell speaks for himself.”
“In this case, I don’t believe he speaks for the conference, and I think he needs to be a little careful,” he continued.
He added, “You know when I speak, I do actually try and take in mind how it might reflect on the party.”
Listen to the interview below:
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The Senate voted 57-43 in favor of convicting Trump on Saturday. However, Democrats fell ten votes short of the required 67-vote majority to convict the former president.