Discussion on Plan to Oust Senators and Senate Majority Leader McConnell
Senator John Kennedy: "Unlikely to Happen in Reality"
[Asia Economy International Department Reporter] Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been confirmed to be conducting behind-the-scenes efforts to replace the Republican leadership.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 20th (local time) that former President Trump recently contacted Republican senators to discuss plans to remove Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. He intends to find and support a party figure who will challenge McConnell in the Republican leadership election scheduled for January 2023.
Former President Trump's interest in replacing Majority Leader McConnell stems from their strained relationship. McConnell publicly stated that Trump was responsible for the January 6 Capitol riot, which provoked Trump's backlash.
Additionally, McConnell expressed support for the Biden administration's $1 trillion (approximately 1,190 trillion KRW) infrastructure bill, which Trump had openly opposed.
In a recent interview, former President Trump said, "Majority Leader McConnell has a very bad influence on the Republican Party," asserting that his replacement is inevitable.
However, McConnell's control within the party, having led Senate strategy for 15 years, is said to remain unshaken. Senator John Kennedy, who is close to Trump, commented on the possibility of McConnell's replacement, saying, "Realistically, it doesn't seem likely to happen." Analysts believe McConnell firmly controls the Republican senators as the longest-serving Republican Majority Leader.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, considered one of the closest Republican figures to former President Trump, also stated, "Majority Leader McConnell is doing a good job," adding, "I will not get involved in the fight."
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