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Mitch McConnell sent a 'veiled warning' to Trump with vote against Hegseth: report

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^{Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 9:00 GMT by MSN}

With his "no" vote on Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's nomination to become the first secretary of defense during Donald Trump's second administration, influential former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served notice to the newly elected president,

The article from MSN discusses Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision to vote against the confirmation of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for a position on the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. This vote is interpreted as a subtle warning to former President Donald Trump, who had endorsed Hegseth. McConnell's action is seen in the context of his strained relationship with Trump, particularly after McConnell blamed Trump for the January 6 Capitol riot. Despite this, McConnell has not completely severed ties with Trump, as evidenced by his support for Trump-backed candidates in recent elections. The vote against Hegseth, however, signals McConnell's ongoing reservations about Trump's influence within the GOP, especially as Trump continues to wield significant power over the party's direction and candidate selections. This move also reflects McConnell's strategy to maintain some independence from Trump's shadow while navigating the complex dynamics within the Republican Party.

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