Mitch McConnell has once again solidified his position as a linchpin of the Republican establishment, taking on two key chairmanships in the 119th Congress: the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. These appointments come despite growing concerns over McConnell’s declining mental acuity and his penchant for prioritizing establishment interests over the MAGA movement.
McConnell wasted no time signaling how he intends to wield this newfound power. His public statement painted a picture of noble goals—safeguarding national security and protecting political speech—but his track record suggests otherwise. Under his leadership, Senate Republicans have routinely capitulated to Democrats, caving on spending bills, border security measures, and even judicial appointments.
As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, McConnell will oversee the largest chunk of discretionary federal spending. While this position offers an opportunity to prioritize military readiness and strategic innovation, critics fear it will be misused to perpetuate bloated Pentagon budgets and fund endless overseas conflicts. MAGA Republicans argue that this role is unlikely to serve the American people but rather the entrenched interests of the D.C. establishment.
The Rules Committee chairmanship gives McConnell additional leverage over Senate operations, enabling him to shape legislative procedures and block conservative initiatives. He claims this role will help “defend the Senate as an institution,” but skeptics view it as an excuse for bureaucratic stonewalling and deference to the swamp’s agenda.
McConnell’s resistance to MAGA priorities isn’t speculative—it’s been confirmed. Reports reveal that McConnell has privately opposed President Trump’s potential use of recess appointments, a critical tool to bypass Democratic obstruction. In a now-deleted tweet, Jane Mayer of *The New Yorker* quoted McConnell declaring at a Washington gathering, “There will be no recess appointments.” This sentiment has been corroborated by other insiders, such as Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News.
Furthermore, McConnell was one of five RINO senators, including Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME), who reportedly planned to oppose Matt Gaetz’s confirmation as Attorney General—a key nomination for advancing Trump’s second-term agenda.
McConnell’s dual chairmanships ensure that he remains a formidable obstacle to the MAGA movement. While President Trump prepares to reassert conservative priorities, McConnell’s entrenched influence could serve as a reminder that the swamp isn’t draining without a fight. For MAGA Republicans, these developments underscore the urgent need for leadership committed to the will of the American people—not the Washington establishment.
That old bastard should have been thrown out of Congress years ago.