Attendees at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Committee in Washington, D.C., celebrated Sen. Mitch McConnell‘s (R-KY) retirement, which was announced during Day Two of the annual event.

McConnell, who committed to serving the remainder of his term, which ends in 2027, was first elected to the Senate in 1984. When asked about the announcement, many CPAC attendees were enthusiastic, telling the Washington Examiner that it was time for the 83-year-old to make this decision.