McConnell says he still believes ex-presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tells "Face the Nation" that he stands by "everything" he said in the days and weeks after the Jan. 6 attack about former President Donald Trump's actions related to that day. "Obviously, it'll be up to the Supreme Court to decide whether I was correct," McConnell said.
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[@Kimberly-qg3ks]

They should have removed him after he was impeached and then we would not be in this huge mess.

[@SweetJustice11]

True

[@happydayz5321]

You are correct MyDorkis should have been removed after impeachment. Will be in January.. Not soon enough. MyDorkis will be the first of many removed when DJT and the real Republicans take over.

[@FreeThinkingperson]

He wasn't impeached. He was tried and found innocent twice. Kangaroo house of congress did not count! Meanwhile polose is making billions with inside trading

[@deniselewis1161]

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS WITH TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN MEMBERS.

[@jameskirk796]

Biden isn't accountable for a damn thing including his open border crisis that's destroying cities across America!

[@erinbrooks4149]

McConnell is the REASON we still have to contend with Trump today! Had he been impeached the first and second time by McConnell Trump would have gone away for good and what a relief for America. His decisions have really hurt this country and he damn well knows it!

[@ThruAWiderLens]

The irony is, had McConnell done the right thing, the GOP could have regrouped and had a viable candidate to run in 2024. Instead, they are stuck with a self/aggrandizing serial molester who is bent on plotting revenge rather than guiding this country back to a leadership role in the world.

[@rossr6616]

and the reason Obamas supreme picks were not seated

[@rdelrosso1973]

The HOUSE impeached Trump. It was the SENATE'S duty to convict and remove him from Office.

[@chrisjames3087]

McConnell had a chance to fix this and reneged...twice.

[@SweetJustice11]

True

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

Many of us have nothing good to say about McConnell for his horrendous behaviors as a supposed leader. He is a partisan hack and intentionally hamstring Obama which demonstrated for all of us that he is totally incompetent in legislating FOR THE PEOPLE. Do not interview this traitor to our democracy.

[@s.terris9537]

Yes - he talks with both sides of the argument, effectively invalidating whatever he says.

[@CarlLv]

Mitch is trying to let Trump get away with everything. He doesn’t regret voting not guilty during the impeachment and will vote for Trump now even though he says he isn’t a good choice.

[@bradhombre6912]

He's also largely responsible for all the right-wing activist judges in the courts.

[@Gmalisaz]

Mitch WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU let Trump OFF

[@SweetJustice11]

Yep, true!

[@liteworker]

OFF what exactly? or does that not factor in with an authoritarian regime we have today. Trump 2024.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

You enabled Trump the whole time he was in office. You knew he was guilty and should be impeached/removed from office but you didn't do that. Now you're saying it's up to the s. court, but you helped pack that with MAGA politicians in robes. Along with packing the other courts with MAGA. You will be remembered as a traitor to the Americans people. Don't pretend you're on the side of the regular people. Your actions show us differently. Vote Biden/Blue all the way done until all MAGA/election deniers are out of office.

[@sharons5714]

He also allowed terrible justices on the Supreme Court. The Court no longer acts impartially. It’s on you, Mitch.

[@DaddyHensei]

Twice!

[@jerryjerry7561]

republican house, and senate are going away mitch, your the main cause! you had 2 opportunities to protect America, and you laughed in our faces.

[@rdelrosso1973]

The Dems already control the Senate, by one vote. (The VP's)

[@nufamilia]

What a coward.

[@JulieDochod-tc1nk]

Ironic that Mitch caused all of this is his fault. Including his Supreme Court nominees. Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@kenibel78]

THE WORST SENATOR EVER! GOOD RIDDANCE 😒

[@seand1011]

Can't be said enough

[@HairHoFla]

He's bad alright...but tbf....He's no Ted Cruz or Tommy Tuberville

[@rdelrosso1973]

@@HairHoFla That is a very low bar to clear!

[@jacksonselly358]

9ii​@@HairHoFla

[@HairHoFla]

@@rdelrosso1973 welcome to contemporary politics..it is a sad state of affairs

[@samuelarvizu7648]

I don't believe anything he has to say now, the damage has been done, he enabled both Trump and Tucker.

[@liteworker]

"enabled both Trump and Tucker" Yea all that truth telling is messing things up.

[@mommabearmaryann8106]

​@@liteworkerPeople don't like it when the truth is in their faces. Everything that is wrong in today's world is Donald Trump's fault. Their DJT hysteria is funny at this point. I can't help but feel bad for people like them. Trump 24. MAGA all the way. Cheers.

[@jameskirk796]

You watch too much liberal news!

[@bernardgagnon1626]

​@@jameskirk796and you don't watch enough news. This isn't a left ot right thing. 99% of witnesses testifying against stinky were part of his inner circle. 'I only pick the best people.' You can't have it both ways.

[@Ketowski]

@@jameskirk796 You watch too much political conservative news.

[@JennyLouLou]

What is the point of the Senate if a former president is going to dictate the senate?! Mind blowing.

[@Kc-dq7zj]

What an absolute coward.

[@LazyEyePolitics]

She did a fantastic job interviewing Mitch here. Bravo

[@heatherbordeau7242]

Yes, she did!!!!! Loved how she pushed back!!!!!

[@richardvale214]

That’s Martha Brennan and she has the serious journalistic chops. Yes, nice job, Martha.

[@DeadCat-42]

"if that's not impeachable, nothing is." Mitch McConnell Jan 7th

[@justmarc9647]

And still to refuse to impeach trump for withholding aid to Ukraine... can't make this up

[@JennyLouLou]

Yep!

[@nancibishof6462]

And that is exactly what Trump, his lawyers, and the Supreme Court are maneuvering to make happen. An unimpeachable Trump.

[@jameskirk796]

You don't know the truthful facts of Jan 6th, or 7th.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

When you fear integrity and accountability, you are no longer the good guys.

[@reneeparker7475]

He's the one who packed the court with judges who seem poised to make exceptions for Trump. Spare me what he says.

[@pluribus_unum]

_McConnell told top advisers, “The Democrats are going to take care of the son of a b---- for us,” after it became clear that Democrats were going to impeach Trump in the House, adding, “if this isn’t impeachable, I don’t know what is.”_ - Politico | April 21st, 2022

[@SweetJustice11]

Bingo!

[@rdelrosso1973]

Yes, it turns out BOTH charges were "Impeachable". But MITCH himself felt that NEITHER of them (Blackmailing another Nation and trying to instigate the first COUP in American History) were "Convictable" and so Mitch and several other GOP Senators voted NOT to convict Trump. Mitch KNEW that it would take 67 Senators to Convict Trump and the Dems only had about 48.

[@carolinawhite9279]

Supporting a crook no matter what 🤷🏻‍♀️ that’s my understanding of this conversation

[@bigtime9589]

Mitch has always supported Joe Biden. Donald Trump, not so much.

[@gregc.5684]

@@bigtime9589 BS

[@kerrialexander4211]

That’s what I heard.😡

[@DebraBashawPelsma-bg7rt]

It’s time for Mitch McConnell to realize that the Senate will never be Republican Majority again.

[@dawnsalois]

not in his lifetime

[@ARealPatriot55]

@@kenoscreams5110 You're funny, you ought to take your show on the road (preferably during rush hour). I didn't think y'all like the youth being "Woke".

[@Ginabordenskynight]

This is why I will be voting blue up and down the ballot joe biden/ Harris 2024

[@rdelrosso1973]

@@kenoscreams5110 Trump is having a hard time staying "awoke" or "awake"!

[@sreys877]

I don't believe this old goat. He is part of the problem that we have now.

[@george-fv8ew]

He is heartless and has many skeletons in his closet!

[@ThruAWiderLens]

Pls, have some respect for goats.

[@spotty67]

@@ThruAWiderLens Only the four legged ones.

[@tigrrtom]

The single most important thing you can do, Mitch, is just go away. YOU are the cause of our problems!

[@mayito9100]

“It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they’ve been fooled” -Mark Twain

[@GerardHaight]

Excellent. Mark Twain quote.

[@Ketowski]

@@GerardHaight So true.

[@kiljoy100]

He had ample opportunity to do the right thing. Power is more important to him.

[@PETRAMOTION]

It’s not that the Democrats are for Ukraine. It’s that we are against Putin, whereas the Republicans want to embrace that man.

[@rdelrosso1973]

Not ALL Republicans, but "birds of a feather" comes to mind.

[@mayito9100]

“A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within”. -W. Durant

[@judebastien]

The turtle is so confusing. I don't trust his judgements. Endorsing his party above the law creeps me out. BOO!

[@redjacemory4404]

Don't apologize to Zelinsky, Mitch. Apologize to his dead citizens. >:(

[@user-fs9hg8dz6z]

So true, although he couldn't do anything until Speaker Johnson sent the bill to the Senate....

[@bigtime9589]

Zelenski's new 2024 model yacht has a night club on one of the decks. It's awesome!

[@gregc.5684]

@@bigtime9589 More BS Ivan

[@rdelrosso1973]

@@bigtime9589 Even if that is true, -- Putin owns: SIX YACHTS 700 Vehicles (not including his Presidential Limo) 57 private aircraft (including three Helicopters) 19 Residences (not including his Presidential Palace)

[@reneekraeplin8943]

I really hope MITCH MCCONNELL IS HAPPY WITH HIS LIFES LEGACY

[@Gmalisaz]

💯

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

Yes, none of us are happy with him. Good riddance.

[@bigtime9589]

Legacy Turtle would be a good name for a video game.

[@DebraBashawPelsma-bg7rt]

He is the most hated senator in history

[@billieg826]

It won't be a legacy to be proud of.

[@HairHoFla]

McConnell understandably is focused on winning a Senate majority ..but Trump and SCOTUS is making that a lost cause

[@happydayz5321]

LOL........Seen the polls lately ?

[@HairHoFla]

@@happydayz5321 only thing polls are good at...is reflecting trends...and Trump/SCOTUS/ Dobbs....AND various states draconian healthcare laws will drag down the GOP

[@ThruAWiderLens]

@happydayz5321 I see a vindictive, whiny old man sitting in court every day.

[@martinwittig4739]

I guess he forgot that without dems, this wouldn’t have passed. Theres a special place in hell for this traitor.

[@linusa2996]

No, mitch has stated that all of the Democrats were for Ukraine funding. He's stated that the failure was on the Republican side

[@jlvandat69]

Brennan did not pull punches.....well-done. McConnell personifies the chaotic, disjointed nature of today's GOP. He gets a few things right (doing what's best for the country) and some major things wrong (e.g., refusing to outright reject an Insurrectionist running for POTUS) and mostly spends time wallowing in the mud, being unproductive.

[@Puzekat2]

Kentucky that senator never did anything for your state. Look at the condition of Kentucky compared to Tennessee. Ridiculous.

[@margienell4401]

Tucker Carlson does influence the vulnerable uninformed people...they love his message.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Everyone who read the texts and emails knows. Getting, "facts," from Tucker Carlson is like getting the, "truth," from George Santos.

[@Rannoc95018]

He and he alone is the reason we are in such a mess as a country right now. He had the power to prevent key things that got us here but instead he enabled it to enable his personal power games.

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

I don't think he is alone, I think he is part of a republican cabal that is aiming for total power--autocracy. They are going to go down in history as the the biggest traitors to America in this phase or our history.

[@FortunateXpat]

Yet, he will still endorse and vote for the Diaper King.

[@gustavodeugarte9460]

One Worst than the other....45th demanding Loyalty first than love to Country!

[@frederickhollins4854]

She pushed harder than the host of meet the press 😂

[@lindaanderson7859]

Please find a backbone!!! OMG

[@eddieohearn17]

Yeah, he doesn’t believe that president is immune to criminal prosecution and yet he still put Justices that would give president or ex-president Trump complete an absolute immunity. we are in this mess because of Mitch McConnell and my response to him would be shut the hell up and go away

[@KENICUSONE]

McConnell is full of it.

[@pamschneider8493]

In describing Tucker’s influence regarding isolationist policies, Moscow Mitch is indeed describing Trump. He will be remembered in history for not calling to impeach and convict Trump in The Senate.

[@woofinu]

Mr. Irrelevant.

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

Don't you hate how they drag out these irrelevant traitors?

[@danjohnston9037]

None Is Above The Law

[@Freedom-Fighters-World]

Trump would disagree

[@diamondlion47]

@@Freedom-Fighters-World Trump is an un-American traitor, still whining he lost the election four years ago.

[@danjohnston9037]

@@Freedom-Fighters-World That is what makes the chump, The Chump

[@charlesbrightman4237]

Consider the following: Crimes committed outside being President are still prosecutable.

[@fishybusinessco.8398]

She’s really trying to hold him to it. You can’t say oh he can be prosecuted but then quit him when you know he did a criminal act.

[@mayito9100]

"The only necessary thing for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing”.

[@dannykrinkle4726]

It is nothing short of incredible to see that a human being can live to this age despite being born without a spine or testicles.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

You can officially refer to anyone still bowing down to the orange traitor as, "Those who worship evil's might!"

[@ianhogg4285]

A st0pped clock is correct twice a day. McConnell is a stopped clock and still manages to get the time wrong.

[@kiritpatel3175]

I don't trust MM.

[@george-fv8ew]

He is as corrupt as Trump!!

[@gathrightcrystal]

Our foreign policy isn't a Saturday night live episode

[@joecerda630]

These suits have an amazing talent to speak out of both sides of their mouths...

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

Mitch really really needs to stop he had every chance in the world to stop this entire thing but u allowed the bullie to scare u have u ever stood on your own 2 feet & made a positive decision !! So u may as well Ride on that blame train too & then after everything he's done to u you still turn around and endorse the 👿🤡

[@ValenTIGER]

Less chance of making excuses. He recently showed good judgement but now backing into dark corner again. Be brave and say "GOP sucks"!

[@mayito9100]

“Never argue with a fool, onlookers may never be able to tell the difference” -Mark Twain

[@marthalisk303]

Sing along with Mitch~🎶Knock, knock, knocking on Satan's door🎶 He's coming for U Mitch!

[@kiritpatel3175]

Ukraine needs help and so does the border control - they're both important.

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

Watching this man speaks gives me the same stomachache as trump. Just cannot stand him.

[@sugaradaddy]

What is he afraid of? He’s retiring. He should do everything that is good to leave a good legacy behind.

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

He just stated his goal is to maintain the majority. That is all the thugs care about. Not decency nor democracy. Get him out now.

[@rdelrosso1973]

It's way too late for him to do THAT!

[@callmethreeone]

He admits his party does not make decisions based on fact, and at the same time thinks they need the majority. This is what happens when you pick a "side" not the country, this is not a team sport.

[@gathrightcrystal]

Why is Mitch apologizing to Zelensky while NATO complains about us

[@tomlakosh1833]

Where the Constitution requires the president to: “…take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed…”, DJT can only be described as "oxymoronic" because he must have acted outside his presidential duties in order to require immunity for crimes he committed in office. The demand for immunity actually establishes the abrogation of his oath to “…defend the Constitution…”, which compels the Supreme Court to rescind any privileges of his office. If SCOTUS grants immunity, all oaths of office, affidavits and sworn statements to the government are just perfunctory and hold no legal obligation.

[@rdelrosso1973]

You mean when Trump encouraged a crowd to "hang Mike Pence", he did not have "immunity" on that? The SCOTUS will probably say he DID!

[@mikeellis4345]

Who cares what McConnell thinks? He had plenty of chances to park trump and move on with decent governance but he chose to kiss the T-ring and promote the trump side show as a main event. Now look at the mess he’s created. Well done champ it’s all on you.

[@kyddshine]

Guy kissed the ring, knows he is a weak bent man. Wants to distract and distance himself from his bent knee as he can. Mostly you can see from himself, but definitely with media.

[@andrewfrazer8874]

He don't care because he retiring

[@george-fv8ew]

He never put anything above himself, just like Trump.

[@antonionash7666]

I can't listen to him!!!!🤦‍♂️

[@ryancaldwell9463]

He’s just immune from prosecution in the US Senate during an impeachment, eh Mitch?

[@Phreshus]

LIAR!!!!!

[@brettneuberger6466]

Once again. Party before country. He’ll never change.

[@penelopesimpsonadams624]

He is as irritating as trump and tucker are.

[@jeanchindeko5477]

It doesn't matter what you believe if you don't dare to do the right thing when it could make a difference

[@geegaw1535]

TOO LATE TO SAVE YOUR LEGACY MCCONNELL

[@KenDrPH]

Well, Mitch, the justices you guided into SCOTUS don’t seem to share your POV…thanks for your dedicated service, as they say in Italian, “tante Bella cosa…” 🙏🏼💙🌈💪🏾

[@12crows1]

Then WHY is HIS, handpicked Supreme Court arguing FOR Immunity??? This guy is senile and has been for at least 10 years!

[@utopianna]

Too bad McConnell didn’t appoint judges who didn’t think a President was above the law. That’s like saying I didn’t know the gun was loaded.

[@dstarrii9784]

He practically built the bridge that brought us into this!!! I won't be sad to see him go!!👏🤟🤟🤟

[@exeuropean]

GOP = Go Putin party.

[@rdelrosso1973]

Or Government Of Putin!

[@bendershome4discountorphan859]

Do you think for one second that the military which is composed of the best we offer who searve volunteer will let any man be president longer then he is supposed to be

[@djdirenzo]

Party and power before country. Vile man.

[@HairHoFla]

You guys were spoonfeeding Carlson

[@JanetVaughn-cm3et]

McConnell needs to retire !! For him to CONTINUE to support Trump is nothing short of INSANE !!!

[@4KrystylRose]

In summary: McConnell's stance is, I don't care about the larger issues, all I care about is the R's getting the Senate back no matter what.

[@jamesv5802]

this guy wow.

[@timtruck]

he could have stopped this two times

[@shawmathews4393]

Thelma and Louise. He is ready for that cliff. He will never see most of the destruction.

[@richardmixon8177]

Arrest me, it's a jail sentence for all.

[@Andy-te1mw]

Would these people have delayed the lend lease program in WW2?

[@ThruAWiderLens]

His half-smile at 7:05, his head-lean. “She got me,” he’s thinking. “Yep, I caused this mess.”

[@portlandk5609]

He looks terrible, like not too much longer to hang in there. No judgement at all, I'm just stating what I think seems obvious.

[@rjdankert]

Add four new justices to the SCOTUS asap

[@WillR-Cincy]

McConnell is a DOUBLE TALKER #DitchMitch forever

[@charlesbynum]

McConnell was what's wrong with this country long before Trump was.

[@joshuatayongibilly4523]

They realized after loosing all Red State legislative Assemblies and it was too late.

[@rondlh20]

Is anybody still interested in the opinion of this traitor!?

[@davedon260]

Thanks Mitch for speaking out!

[@wisedisciplebg]

If that's the case when will he prosecute Bush Jr for the war crimes in Iraq

[@gbrianjohnson]

I am tired of sending my money to foreign countries. The Federal Government needs to be revised and we need to focus on America not on Foreign Entities.

[@scottmoot2969]

I left the GOP because of Mitch taking food and medicine from babies and moms, subsidizing big oil in the same bill. 'W' was Pres. POS. SCOTUS 2024 is Mitch's life's work.

[@Annyoungcat]

It’s all well and good for McConnell to say this now but he snd Trump put on the court conservative judges who may very well think trump does have immunity because they are indebted to him for their jobs. They may feel indebted to a man who has been convicted of massive tax evasion against the state of New York and a man who had been convicted of sexual abuse and a man who had multiple affairs with women while his wife was pregnant / at home with a new baby. Real upstanding character, wouldn’t you say Supreme Court ?

[@rdelrosso1973]

And a man who tried to instigate the first American COUP D'ETAT.

[@normacooper6377]

Such a disappointment to all of us, this man stood behind TFG both times & still would! Unbelievable!

[@paulina2051]

Thank you Since Lisboa Portugal Europa ❤

[@phebelle04]

On him.

[@cherish227]

Nice going in keeping him on track. Relentless excellent questions. Now we know!!

[@Ketowski]

Thank you.