Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that this will be his final term in the Senate, confirming that he will not seek re-election when his current term ends in 2027. The announcement came in a speech delivered on the Senate floor ahead of a scheduled confirmation vote for Kash Patel.
During his remarks, McConnell spoke about the state of the country and ongoing political challenges, referring to “political storms” and stating that he has unfinished business to address before his departure. He did not provide specifics on what that entails but referenced his continued involvement in legislative and political matters.
McConnell’s speech also touched on his tenure in the Senate, where he has served since 1985 and led the Senate Republican conference for nearly two decades. He concluded his remarks with a call for unity amid challenges in Washington.
Following his speech, McConnell received a round of applause from colleagues on both sides of the aisle, recognizing his long career in public service.
The Senate then proceeded with legislative business, including the final confirmation vote on Kash Patel, which followed a previously passed cloture motion.
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