Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has issued a stark warning about America’s current political and global situation under President Trump’s administration. Comparing today’s climate to the years before World War II, McConnell pointed to similarities with the 1930s, especially in trade policies.
He recalled the Smoot-Hawley tariff signed in 1930, which worsened the Great Depression, and drew parallels with Trump’s tariffs that have caused friction with the US’s allies. McConnell highlighted that countries like North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran share a common dislike for America.
The senator emphasized the importance of being prepared on the international stage and expressed concern about a possible outcome that could read “Russia wins, America loses” in the Ukraine conflict. He advocates for strong defense and foreign policy in his remaining time in office, cautioning the US against complacency.
