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Mitch McConnell says Trump win puts Americans in a ‘very dangerous world’ (www.huffpost.com)

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Sen. Mitch McConnell warned that Donald Trump’s presidency places Americans in a “very, very dangerous world,” likening Trump’s isolationist policies to pre-World War II “America First” rhetoric.

McConnell, a staunch interventionist, criticized the GOP’s growing resistance to U.S. global engagement, particularly Trump’s stance on reducing aid to Ukraine.

While he voted for Trump in November, McConnell expressed concerns over Trump’s influence and the party’s direction.

Recently stepping down as Senate GOP leader, McConnell plans to focus his final term on countering isolationism within his party.

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[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

I voted for him, but I don't think it's a good idea... is that about right?

[-] frezik@midwest.social 4 points 22 hours ago

Besides the fact that he could have stopped this, his issue is Trump's isolationist stances. McConnell wants to keep the US being the world police force.

Now, many on the left would say the US should stop being the world police force, and I would agree. However, Trump's methods would result in China taking over instead of the US, and that's not an improvement. Trump also seems determined to keep financing the military-industrial complex, even though we'd only need a fraction of it if we stopped sticking our noses everywhere.

[-] ATDA@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Lol enjoy hell fucker. One floor substrate change away from licking Satan's asshole. Then presumably when he's done with servicing Trump he'll answer to actual Satan.

[-] hpucks@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Fuck you Mitch.

[-] Yawweee877h444@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

[-] Pyrin@kbin.melroy.org 6 points 1 day ago

Not like you've made it any better, you corrupt turtle. You were simply part of the path, part of the root, that led Trump to getting where he is today. You and your party. So shut up and fall over already.

[-] eran_morad@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Fuck off and die.

[-] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

Did Putin tell Moscow Mitch to say that? Was it Monsanto? Or, did he have his own thought for once?

[-] NABDad@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Didn't pay any attention. He's teetering on the edge of the afterlife, and he is getting a view of the hellfire. He's just making a half-assed effort to scam his way out of damnation.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah? Thanks for the help Mitch.

[-] xc2215x@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Mitch is right to say so.

[-] Juice@midwest.social 2 points 1 day ago

Don't mention post-WW2 America First rhetoric

[-] MonkeyBrawler@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Ahhh Trumpkin probably screwed McConnell's recent donors.

[-] bquintb@midwest.social 1 points 1 day ago

it still lives

[-] Shotgun_Alice@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah, I know, I have to live in it.

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