Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed strong disapproval of President Trump's decision to pardon Capitol rioters during a recent interview. He highlighted that these pardons, which included individuals convicted of violence against law enforcement, were a significant mistake. McConnell revealed an ongoing estrangement from Trump, stating they have not spoken for a while due to his anger over the events of January 6, 2021. He asserted that the incident was an insurrection, rejecting narratives that downplay its severity, and criticized attempts by Trump supporters to reshape the narrative surrounding that day.
STAHL: How would you describe your relationship with President Trump? MCCONNELL: Well, we haven't spoken for quite a while. I was very upset about what happened January 6.
MCCONNELL: Yeah. No, it was an insurrection.
STAHL: What about the pardons for the people who stormed the Capitol that day? MCCONNELL: I I think pardoning the people who've been convicted is a mistake.
MCCONNELL then went on to call Trump's recent pardons a mistake.
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