Longest-serving Senate leader in history to resign
Photo: The longest-serving Senate leader in history Mitch McConnell (Getty Images)
Mitch McConnell, who has become the longest-serving leader of the United States Senate, decided to resign, reports AP.
McConnell announced that he would step down as Senate Republican leader in November of this year.
The Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the sidelines of the Senate.
"One of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter. So I stand before you today ... to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate," he said.
His decision marks a powerful ideological shift taking place in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan's brand of traditional conservatism and strong international alliances to the fiery, often isolationist populism of former President Donald Trump.
Note that McConnell is a great friend of Ukraine and repeatedly lobbied for the interests of our country. In addition, the Republicans advocated the provision of an aid package for Ukraine.
His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan’s brand of traditional conservatism and strong international alliances to the fiery, often isolationist populism of former President Donald Trump.
