McConnell endorses Trump despite ‘disgraceful’ acts in Capitol attack

Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president in a remarkable turnaround for a politician who blamed the then-president for “disgraceful” acts in the January 6 2021 Capitol attack.

Mr McConnell, who was the last Republican leader in Congress to back Mr Trump, declared his support in a short statement after Super Tuesday wins pushed the front-runner closer to the party nomination.