Skip to content

McConnell on Trump: Muslim Ban “Totally Unworkable”

By Thomas McKinless

[jwp-video n=”1″]

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday criticized GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., calling it “totally unworkable.” “King Abdullah of Jordan, a great friend and ally of ours, would presumably not be able to come to the United States,” McConnell said. “How about President Ghani of Afghanistan, a great friend and ally who would not be able to come to the United States.” However, when asked if he would vote for Trump should he get the Republican nomination, McConnell said he would “certainly support the Republican nominee.”

Recent Stories

Trump hits cultural issues in midterms pep talk to Turning Point crowd

Former House member David McKinley dies at 79

Resign of the times  — Congressional Hits and Misses

A week of lots of noise, few results in Congress

RFK Jr. distances himself from measles outbreak, bashes Tylenol study

Senate sends short-term surveillance reauthorization to Trump