McConnell Counters Trump's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric with Reference to Wife's Cabinet Role

The Senate Minority Leader's subtle criticism highlights Trump's appointment of Elaine Chao, an immigrant, as Secretary of Transportation.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell subtly criticizes former President Donald Trump's recent anti-immigrant remarks, pointing out that Trump appointed McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, an immigrant from Taiwan, as Secretary of Transportation.
Trump's comments, likening immigrants to 'poisoning the blood of our country', have drawn widespread criticism and comparisons to Nazi rhetoric.
McConnell's public comment is notable as he usually refrains from engaging in public discourse related to Trump.
Trump has previously targeted Chao with racially charged language, referring to her as 'China-loving' and 'Coco Chow'.
Reactions among Senate Republicans vary, with some condemning Trump's language and others, like Senator Tommy Tuberville, wishing Trump had been 'tougher.'