Excerpts from “The Price of Power” reveal Mitch McConnell privately criticizing Donald Trump as “stupid,” “despicable,” and a “narcissist.” Despite personal animosity, McConnell and Trump benefited each other politically, with McConnell aiding Trump’s credibility and Trump appointing conservative judges. McConnell’s career is depicted as one of power-seeking and political maneuvering, culminating in his endorsement of Trump for president despite their contentious relationship. The biography is the third to be published on McConnell, highlighting his rise to Senate majority leader and his struggle to maintain control within the Republican Party.
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