Mitch McConnell Is Trying to Cover Up Trump’s Big Lie By Telling His Own

In the aftermath of the January 6 attack, Mitch McConnell tore into Donald Trump, describing the former president as “practically and morally responsible” for the insurrection and calling him out for the “crescendo of false statements, conspiracy theories, and reckless hyperbole” with which he inundated supporters. Despite condemning that Big Lie, however, McConnell has shown himself willing to reap its benefits. For the past year, he has capitalized on the doubts MAGA conspiracy theories have cast on Joe Biden’s legitimacy to block the president’s agenda—and, heading into midterm elections this November, he’ll try to use the voter suppression laws that… Read Full Article