On Wednesday, President Joe Biden expressed his regret to journalists over the news that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell would be relinquishing his leadership role.
“I had faith in him; our relationship was strong, and our battles were fierce,” Biden remarked. “However, he was always honest and never misled. It’s disappointing to learn he’s stepping aside.” These remarks by Biden were initially shared on X by The Recount.
McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, made the announcement on Wednesday that he would be stepping down from his leadership position after a tenure of 17 years.
“Last week, I celebrated my 82nd birthday. The conclusion of my service is approaching more rapidly than I would like,” McConnell expressed on the Senate floor. “The reality is, no one outlasts Father Time. Gone are the days when I was the fresh-faced individual in the back, hoping my colleagues would recall my name. The time has come for new leadership to step forward.”
Before Biden assumed the role of Vice President in 2008, he and McConnell had spent numerous years together in the Senate.
Several individuals are being considered as McConnell’s successor, with Senators John Cornyn of Texas, John Thune of South Dakota, John Barrasso of Wyoming, and Rick Scott of Florida having already shown interest in the leadership position.
According to various sources, former President Donald Trump is advocating for Senator Steve Daines of Montana to pursue the position of the Republican leader in the chamber.
