Senate Republicans are set to meet with former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, marking the first in-person encounter between Trump and longtime Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell in nearly four years.
Trump, the presumptive presidential nominee for the GOP, will hold closed-door meetings with House Republicans in the morning and Senate Republicans in the afternoon.
McConnell confirmed his attendance at the meeting, signaling a significant development in their strained relationship that soured after President Biden's election victory over Trump in 2020.
Following Biden's Electoral College win in December 2020, McConnell publicly acknowledged Biden as the legitimate president, a move that led to a rift with Trump. McConnell later criticized Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
Despite their past differences, McConnell endorsed Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination earlier this year, citing Trump's support among Republican voters as the deciding factor.
McConnell reiterated his support for Trump during a recent Senate leadership news conference, emphasizing his commitment to backing the party's nominee, regardless of personal disagreements.
The upcoming meeting between McConnell and Trump is seen as a pivotal moment in their political relationship and could have implications for the future of the Republican Party.
