Reports: Trump Physically Mocks McCain And McConnell In Private

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, confers with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they wait with other senators for the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Capitol in Washington... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, confers with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they wait with other senators for the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. McCain yesterday called for the United States to lead an "international effort" involving air strikes on Syria's military forces. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) MORE LESS
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During a private dinner with conservative activists at the White House this week, President Donald Trump complained about his fellow Republicans in the Senate, calling Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) “weak” and physically mocking him and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Imitating McCain’s thumbs-down gesture, which he used to indicate his no vote in the last Obamacare repeal vote in July, Trump reportedly mocked the gesticulation at the dinner, complete with a facial expression. He called McCain “disgraceful” for his decision on health care, Politico and Axios reported.

At the private dinner he also called McConnell “weak” for his failure to repeal Obamacare and for not changing the Senate filibuster rule that would only require 51 votes to pass bills.

Trump also physically mocked McConnell, according to Axios, which reported Trump mimicked McConnell’s posture by slumping his shoulders and having a lethargic demeanor.

While Trump hasn’t refrained from publicly shaming McCain or McConnell in the past, he dialed back on his criticism of the Senate majority leader after the two had a meeting a few weeks ago.

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  1. Cuz no way the two of them were ever going to find out.

  2. Avatar for erik_t erik_t says:

    Modern day presidential.

  3. Such a great negotiator. /s

  4. Trump MOCKED someone? In public? The ‘leader of the free world’?

    Hey, that’s what the is known for!

  5. I hope there are tapes.

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