Thinking legacy, McConnell says he tried to help KY punch above its weight

By: Jamie Lucke

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 735

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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LEXINGTON — Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell defended NATO and said he supported “taking the fight to Iran” while fielding questions Wednesday at the University of Kentucky.

McConnell did not get a chance to respond to a question about President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization after an aide abruptly ended the senator’s media availability.

McConnell, who is retiring after 42 years in the U.S. Senate, was accepting thanks from UK President Eli …

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