Trump vs. McConnell: Grudges, Polio, and Payback

The former president takes another swing at his frenemy, while The DMZ podcast returns to unpack the state of American democracy.

Feb 14, 2025

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Donald Trump, never one to let facts get in the way of a good grudge, took aim at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s childhood polio diagnosis this week — because, apparently, the former Senate GOP leader’s medical history is now up for debate.

Here’s how it started: After McConnell opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as the nation’s top health official (a…

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