Mcconnell to back Trump for 2024

WASHINGTON: Senate minority leader Mitch Mcconnell said he will “absolutely” support former US president Donald Trump if he secured the Republican nomination for the White House in 2024. Mcconnel had excoriated Trump in a blistering Senate floor speech for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. Mcconnel’s change of stance is reflective of the strong sway Trump still wields over the party. The comments came ahead of Trump’s address to the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he may spell out his 2024 plans.