Article snippet: Senate Majority Leader MORE’s political dealings with foreign governments. McConnell made news in the first days of the two-week congressional recess, when he said he would have “no choice” but to move impeachment if the House sends over articles. Since then, however, he’s largely gone quiet, turning his attention to issues like opioid funding, getting money for Fort Campbell and judicial nominations. McConnell held an event last week in Kentucky with Defense Secretary MORE, a day after Trump publicly floated that China and Ukraine should investigate Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. But reporters were removed from the event before the audience was allowed to ask questions. The GOP leader also skipped taking questions from reporters this week when speaking at a Federalist Society meeting in Kentucky, as well as a separate event with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar touting a grant for the University of Kentucky. Asked about McConnell’s thinking and why he’s decided not to weigh in directly on Trump’s calls for Ukraine and China to investigate former Vice President MORE, a spokesman declined to comment beyond what McConnell has said on the record. The relative silence from McConnell — known for being a cautious but sharp strategist — comes as Republican senators dispersed across the country have offered different views on Trump. McConnell told Politico last month that Democratic criticism of a partial transcript of Trump’s call with Ukranian Pres... Link to the full article to read more
McConnell tightlipped as impeachment furor grows | TheHill
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