Mitch McConnell had long prided himself on maintaining GOP unity during his 17-year tenure as Senate GOP leader.
Now they’ve spilled into public view as the Kentucky Republican heads into what could be his final year as leader.
“We did what Donald Trump wanted.”With McConnell’s backing, the Senate is now taking a different approach.
“Sen Cruz talks every day with his colleagues, and his conversations with fellow senators are confidential,” the Cruz spokesperson said.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama and close Trump ally, said that “everybody” has concerns about McConnell’s handling of the talks.
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