U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to the media after the weekly Republican Senate Policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Biden on His election Tuesday. President Trump responded, “Give it up too soon. Republicans must finally learn to fight. The people are angry!”
Trump tweeted early Wednesday morning, retweeting an article in the Daily Mail that said Trump Allies were accusing Mitch McConnell of congratulating Biden. “Mitch, 75 million votes, a record for a sitting president. (You) gave up too soon. Republicans must finally learn to fight. The people are angry!” Trump said.
Speaking on the Senate floor on Tuesday, Mr McConnell said the Electoral College had elected a new president and vice-president and “I would like to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden”.
That drew plenty of condemnation. On social media, a Trump supporter said it was important to let McConnell know that “we don’t share his biden mentality.”
General Mike Flynn, the former national security adviser, also encouraged Mr Trump on Twitter, saying: “At this critical moment in American history, our republic is at stake, and millions & millions & millions of patriots stand behind you, beside you & in front of you. We are not going to fail or shrink like some in the Republican Party, “he said.
Sebastian Gorka, a conservative radio host, accused McConnell of caving in to Biden before Congress formally certifies state electoral votes on January 6.
Mark Levin, another conservative radio host, also complained about Mr McConnell’s premature climbdown. He said everyone had been grateful for McConnell’s excellent help in challenging Biden’s campaign’s misdeeds in key battleground states, but now everyone was grateful.
“Trump helped secure your seat [in the Senate], just as he helped secure many [Republican] seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives, and you can’t wait until January 6 [before conceding to Biden].” Levin added.
He called for someone else to lead the Senate Republicans.
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