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Trump Blasts McConnell And His Leadership In Lengthy Response To Recent Criticism

The statement comes days after the Senate minority leader said former President Donald Trump committed a "disgraceful dereliction of duty" on Jan. 6.
Former President Donald Trump, seen here speaking to supporters on Jan. 20 while still president, attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a statement Tuesday evening.

In a highly personal attack, former President Donald Trump blasted Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, calling him an unfit leader of the Republican Party.

"The Republican Party can never again be respected or

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