Trump blasts McConnell for caving on debt ceiling
'Good old Mitch gave away our primary negotiating weapon'
By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times - Saturday, December 18, 2021
Former President Donald Trump blasted Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell over a recent deal he made with Democrats to allow them to raise the debt ceiling.
Mr. Trump said Mr. McConnell’s deal will only help Democrats pass their agenda, including a voting rights bill that the former president claims would be detrimental to GOP wins.
“Good old Mitch gave away our primary negotiating weapon — the debt limit, and he got nothing for it,” Mr. Trump said in a statement. “This is Democrat controlled legislation that will make it virtually impossible for Republicans to win elections. It is a scam, as is everything else being put forth by the Democrats. McConnell is the best thing that ever happened to them!”
Earlier this month, Mr. McConnell reached a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to create a one-time process that would let Democrats raise the debt ceiling without GOP support.
President Biden signed the bill on Thursday, raising the federal debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion.
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