One of Congressā€™s most powerful Republicans apparently feels powerless in the face of Donald Trumpā€™s 2024 presidential campaign.

Sitting for an interview with CBSā€™sĀ Face the NationĀ on Sunday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell explained that he didnā€™t see any other option than to endorse the GOP presidential nomineeā€”despite having made previous declarations against Trump, including blaming him for the violent events that unfolded on January 6.

ā€œThe issue is, what kind of influence, even if I had chosen to get involved in the presidential election, what kind of influence would I have had?ā€ McConnellĀ saidĀ after insinuating he was duty-bound as the most powerful Republican in the Senate to support the candidate that Republican delegates voted for.

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    ā€œIā€™m shocked after creating this monster Iā€™m unable to control itā€ - mitch McConnell

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      ā€œHey Mitch, you wonā€™t be able to control this monsterā€- Everyone, for ten years.

      ā€œIdfc lol, Iā€™m old and rich-ā€ Mitch

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        Iā€™m not sure at this point mitch could control MAGA, even trying to pull weight with any remaining classic Republicans probably wouldnā€™t have any chance of reining in the party back from full on MAGA since a lot still are thinking of reelection and going against MAGA is a career ender