Biden laments McConnell's stepping down: 'We have a great relationship'

McConnell first entered the Senate in 1985 and has led the Republican conference since 2007.

By Ben Whedon

Published: February 28, 2024 3:15pm

President Joe Biden on Wednesday reacted to the news that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell would step down as GOP leader in November by highlighting the pair's cooperation over the years.

McConnell on Wednesday, announced his planned departure on the Senate floor, though he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in 2027.

"I’m sorry to hear McConnell stepped down... I’ve trusted him, and we have a great relationship. We fight like hell. But he has never, never, never misrepresented anything. I’m sorry to hear he’s stepping down," Biden said, per The Hill.

McConnell made the announcement amid internal Republican frustrations over his handling of a border deal to pair foreign aid with security reforms. He has also attracted scrutiny over health concerns due to multiple instances of him apparently freezing on camera.

He first entered the Senate in 1985 and has led the Republican conference since 2007.

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