‘An embarrassment and a disgrace’: McConnell faces brutal backlash after saying he didn’t watch 1/6 hearing because he ‘had to work’

Speaking to a gaggle of reporters this Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was asked if he watched the House select committee’s first hearing in its investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

“Did you watch any of the hearing today?” a reporter asked. 

“No, I didn’t,” McConnell replied. 

“Why not?” the reporter asked. Continue reading.