A new biography, “The Price of Power,” detailing the life of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been released, shedding light on his disdain for former President Donald Trump. The book draws on over 50 hours of interviews with McConnell and more than 100 people who know him, including President Joe Biden and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.
Author Michael Tackett reveals McConnell’s strong negative feelings towards Trump, calling him “stupid,” “despicable,” and a “sleazeball.” Despite this, McConnell voted to acquit Trump in his second impeachment trial, a move that Tackett describes as the worst political miscalculation of McConnell’s career.
The biography also discusses McConnell’s controversial decision to block President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court in 2016, only to swiftly confirm Trump’s nominee Amy Coney Barrett in 2020. McConnell’s influence on the Republican Party in Kentucky and his focus on delivering federal aid to the state are also highlighted in the book.
Tackett portrays McConnell as a fierce competitor and survivor with a deep conviction about the role of government. McConnell’s intricate portrait is further explored through his involvement in state politics and his strategic approach to building a Republican bench.
The book provides a comprehensive look at McConnell’s political career and his complex relationship with Trump, offering insights into a powerful figure in American politics.
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