Is McConnell right, or wrong like usual?
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has once again shown his true colors—and it’s a wake-up call for conservative voters who value loyalty to President Trump and the America First agenda.
During a high-stakes Senate Appropriations hearing on Tuesday, McConnell went on the offensive against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, questioning the Trump administration’s evolving position on the Russia-Ukraine war. While President Trump remains focused on ending the conflict through strong diplomacy and putting American interests first, McConnell doubled down on old-guard Washington politics—favoring foreign entanglements over national priorities.
President Trump has made it clear: no more endless wars. He has repeatedly promised to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of serious negotiations—a promise grounded in results, not rhetoric. Following a recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump reportedly informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies that the United States would no longer lead new sanctions efforts against Moscow. The message was unmistakable: America is stepping back from global policing and refocusing on peace through strength.
But instead of supporting this bold move, McConnell chose to grill Hegseth in front of Congress. He pushed hard, demanding to know who the “aggressor” was, and asking which side the United States “wants to win.” McConnell’s tone made it clear he wasn’t interested in peace—he wanted more confrontation, more spending, and more U.S. involvement in foreign affairs.
Hegseth, speaking for the Trump administration, held the line: “This President is committed to peace. Peace serves our national interest—even if that outcome isn’t popular with the political class in D.C.” His response echoed the core principles of Trump’s foreign policy—realism, strength, and putting America first.
When asked about China’s role in the conflict, Hegseth didn’t shy away. He warned that previous administrations—likely including McConnell-backed policies—helped push Russia and China closer together. Now, the Trump administration is working to untangle that alliance and protect U.S. sovereignty in the process.
But McConnell wasn’t finished. He ended his tirade by warning, “We don’t want a headline that says Russia wins and America loses.” For millions of conservative Americans, that headline already exists—if we continue letting establishment Republicans like McConnell hijack our foreign policy.
The message is clear: President Trump is fighting for peace, national security, and financial sanity. Meanwhile, McConnell is clinging to a failed status quo that serves global interests—not the American people.