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Mitch McConnell

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Positions

Senate Minority Leader (2021-present)

Senate Majority Leader (2015-2021)

U.S. Senator from Kentucky (1985-present)

Organizations

Republican Party

U.S. Senate

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

U.S. Senate Republican Leader (2007-present). Blocked Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination, then rushed through Amy Coney Barrett. Acquitted Trump in impeachment trials despite acknowledging his guilt.

Fascist Characteristics

norm destruction court packing enabler accountability obstruction

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Evidence

Blocked Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination for 293 days, then confirmed Barrett in 30 days before election

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Acquitted Trump in second impeachment trial while acknowledging he was 'practically and morally responsible' for January 6

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Blocked election security bills and called himself the 'grim reaper' of progressive legislation

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Filibustered January 6 commission that would have investigated Capitol attack

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