(OPINION) ETH – In a parting shot to the President, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell just said that the mob that attacked the Capitol was “provoked” by President Donald Trump himself.
The Kentucky Republican stated: “The mob was fed lies,” McConnell, “They were provoked by the President and other powerful people.” according to the report, McConnell went on to state that Congress carried out its duty despite the violence on January 6th, certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
“We’ll have a safe and successful inaugural right here on the very front of the Capitol,” said McConnell. McConnell’s comments came as the Senate prepares to hold an impeachment trial over the House’s charge of “incitement of insurrection.” According to the report from CNN, McConnell stated that the Senate had received a message from the House that Trump has been impeached but the House has not yet transmitted the article to the Senate.
“Certainly November’s elections did not hand any side a mandate for sweeping ideological change,” said McConnell. “Americans elected a closely divided Senate, a closely divided House, and a presidential candidate who said he’d represent everyone.”
“So our marching orders from the American people are clear,” said McConnell. “We’re to have a robust discussion and seek common ground. We are to pursue bipartisan agreement everywhere we can, and check and balance one another, respectfully, where we must.”
