McConnell booed while pledging Kentucky delegates at Republican convention

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was booed at the Republican convention on Monday, while pledging all of Kentucky's delegates to former President Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee.

The conservative leader has had a rocky relationship with Trump over the last few years, particularly when it comes to the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill and aid to Ukraine. However, McConnell endorsed Trump for president earlier this year.

“Madame Chairman, the commonwealth of Kentucky proudly casts its 46 votes for the next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump,” McConnell said to a combination of boos and claps, according to The Hill.

Despite the boos, Trump and McConnell have appeared more friendly recently since the pair fist-bumped at the Capitol last month, after Trump spoke to Senate Republicans about his plans for the November elections, per Axios. 

Trump also won all of Kentucky's 46 delegates in the Republican primary earlier this month. He was also confirmed as the Republican nominee at the convention, with Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. Vance was nominated at the convention by a vote of acclimation.

McConnell is expected to step down as Republican Senate leader in November, after 15 years of leadership. But the 82-year-old is still expected to stay in the Senate until at least the end of his term in 2027. 

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.