Mitch McConnell conflates realism with isolationism

It is no secret that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has a pretty clear disdain for any senator from his party who might be skeptical of writing checks to Ukraine as the country continues to try to repel the Russian army that invaded two years ago.

In fact, given McConnell’s track record, it is not unreasonable to conclude he values funding Ukraine over domestic priorities such as securing the southern border. But in a recent interview, McConnell, who is set to step down as leader of the Senate Republican Conference at the end of the year, said he plans to dedicate the rest of his time in the Senate to push back against the “isolationist” wing of the Republican Party.