Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a strong supporter of Ukraine, refrained from expressing direct concerns about the selection of Sen. JD Vance as the GOP vice presidential nominee, despite Vance's opposition to providing more aid to Ukraine. McConnell emphasized his support for the GOP ticket and shifted the focus to advocating for US assistance to Ukraine.
McConnell stated, 'I support the ticket, but I also support Ukraine.' He highlighted the critical importance of addressing the challenges faced by democratic world leaders, particularly in relation to Ukraine, regardless of the election outcome. McConnell emphasized his commitment to working on this issue in the coming years.
When questioned about former President Donald Trump's meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, McConnell criticized Orbán's actions, accusing him of undermining NATO's efforts and aligning with Russia in the Ukraine conflict. McConnell expressed concerns about Hungary's alignment with China and Russia, labeling Orbán as 'the weakest member' and highlighting Hungary as a recent problem within NATO.
McConnell did not directly comment on Trump's recent meeting with Orbán at Mar-a-Lago, but his remarks underscored his focus on supporting Ukraine and addressing challenges posed by Orbán's actions within NATO.
