McConnell backs up McCarthy and GOP negotiators as debt talks hit latest snag

By Samantha-Jo Roth

Published May 19, 2023 5:49pm ET

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McConnell backs up McCarthy and GOP negotiators as debt talks hit latest snag — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) faulted the White House for taking too long to enter into debt ceiling negotiations after talks hit a snag on Friday, hurting both sides’ chances to reach a deal to avert a disastrous default. “.@POTUS waited months before agreeing to negotiate with @SpeakerMcCarthy on a spending deal. They are […]

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) faulted the White House for taking too long to enter into debt ceiling negotiations after talks hit a snag on Friday, hurting both sides’ chances to reach a deal to avert a disastrous default.

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