McConnell does rare media blitz as critics question his hold on conference

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) went on a rare media blitz this week to celebrate the passage of the defense supplemental security bill, taking a victory lap after months of criticism and questions about his leadership for backing an issue that is actively dividing his party.

The top Senate Republican has participated in seven interviews since late last week about his efforts to pass the bill through the upper chamber. The Senate voted 70-29 on Tuesday to pass the $95 billion supplemental, which includes military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.