Alabama Senate contenders mum on McConnell as Trump calls for ouster

The trio of Republicans vying for Senate in Alabama is refusing to follow the lead of former President Donald Trump and demand the ouster of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Asked whether the Kentucky Republican, 79, should be fired or if they will support him for Senate GOP leader if they win the Alabama primary in May and are elected in November, the three candidates were noncommittal in statements provided to the Washington Examiner. That includes Rep. Mo Brooks, who has been endorsed by Trump, Katie Britt, former chief of staff to retiring Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, and businessman and military veteran Mike Durant.