## McConnell Unleashed: Records Reveal Scathing Private Opinions of Trump
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is known for his carefully calculated public persona. But a new biography promises to pull back the curtain, revealing a much more candid and critical McConnell than we usually see, particularly regarding his views on former President Donald Trump.
According to a report in The Daily Beast, based on excerpts from Michael Tackett’s forthcoming biography, “The Price of Power,” McConnell didn’t mince words when discussing Trump in private oral histories given to Tackett. The Associated Press’ Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, Tackett paints a picture of a senator who viewed Trump as “stupid,” “ill-tempered,” and a “despicable human being.” These assessments, reportedly made after the 2020 election, suggest a deep-seated animosity between the two powerful figures, far beyond the carefully crafted political narrative they often presented.
The biography suggests McConnell was eager to see Trump leave office. The Daily Beast quotes McConnell as musing that “it’s not just the Democrats who are counting the days” until Trump’s departure. This seemingly joyful sentiment underscores a potential internal conflict within the Republican party and sheds light on the complex relationship between its establishment wing, represented by McConnell, and the populist movement spearheaded by Trump.
While McConnell’s public comments about Trump were often strategic and measured, these leaked excerpts paint a far more negative and personal picture. The release of “The Price of Power” promises to be a fascinating exploration of McConnell’s career and the inner workings of Washington power, and these bombshell revelations about his true feelings towards Donald Trump are sure to ignite further debate and discussion about the future of the Republican party.
**Source:** The Daily Beast
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