While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP populism.

Sen. Mitch McConnell is pushed in a wheelchair as he heads for votes at the Capitol on Tuesday in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Originally, McConnell and Trump were allies.

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Republican U.S. Sem. Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 after representing Kentucky in the Senate for decades. McConnell's announcement sparked mixed reactions on social ...

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“Mitch McConnell never really had it ... Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services (Getty Images) Kennedy isn’t the only Trump nominee McConnell is opposing.