U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell
@SenMcConnell
U.S. Senator for Kentucky. Longest-serving Senate party leader in American history. Chair of @SenateRules & Defense Appropriations. Member of @SenateAgGOP
.@SenMcConnell made a stop at the Laurel County Fire Department today to thank the firefighters for helping their fellow Kentuckians and to honor the life of Major Les Leatherman.
A Laurel County fireman, Major Leslie Leatherman, was among those killed in last Friday's tornado. A longtime friend and fellow firefighter remembers Leatherman's life and service to the community. ow.ly/mTc550VW5tf
President Trump announced today he has approved two disaster declarations for Kentucky. Thank you @POTUS, this is great news for those still recovering from the storms that impacted the Commonwealth in April and May of this year.
Conservatives across America are honoring the life of Ed Feulner, founder and longest-serving President of the Heritage Foundation. Ed was a great man, and I am glad to have called him a friend through the years. Under Ed’s leadership, the Heritage Foundation was a bastion of…
Great news for students and parents across Kentucky. I am pleased @usedgov is releasing the funding for after-school and summer education programs. I want to thank @SenCapito for her leadership on the issue and I was glad to join her in calling for the release of these funds.


I enjoyed celebrating the passage of One Big Beautiful Bill with President Trump and Senate Republicans tonight at the White House dinner.

Sad news out of central Kentucky. Please keep the families of the two Richmond Road Baptist Church members who were killed & those injured, including a Kentucky State Police Trooper, in your prayers. Elaine and I are grateful to our local law enforcement for their swift response.
The Protecting American Farmlands Act addresses the steady decline in available farmland by easing the tax burden on our hardworking producers. This is a huge win for Kentucky farmers and will help preserve our vital farmland for future generations.
McConnell Championing ‘Protecting American Farmlands Act’ wkdzradio.com/2025/07/07/mcc…
The U.S Senate just passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. We’re bolstering border security, investing in programs that assist our farmers, raising take-home pay for working Kentuckians, and preventing the largest tax hike in American history. My full statement below:

.@SenThomTillis is one of the most effective and collegial members that I have ever served with in the United States Senate. His announcement is a big setback for the Senate and the Republican Conference. I want to thank him for his service in this institution representing the…
Iran’s war on America and Israel spans decades. The history of the Islamic Republic is written in American, Israeli, and Arab blood, as well as that of the Iranian people. The regime’s survival has depended on repression at home and web of proxy terrorism and aggression abroad,…
President Trump made an outstanding choice for his nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Chad Meredith is a bright lawyer with a stellar resume and a distinguished record of public service, including previous service as Kentucky’s Solicitor…
The Ft. Campbell community suffered a second tragic loss in a week. The deaths of two soldiers – one on deployment in Europe and one at Ft. Campbell – remind us of the daily risks servicemembers face. I'm praying for these soldiers' families and the entire 101st Airborne Division…
On this Memorial Day, we pause as one nation to remember the brave men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate price to defend our freedoms – and we also remember their loved ones in our prayers.

After seeing the damage first hand yesterday, this federal assistance will help so many Kentuckians who are still picking up the pieces. Grateful to @POTUS for granting the Governor’s request for a major disaster declaration for Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg, and…
.@SenMcConnell in Laurel County today to see first-hand the devastation and cleanup from the recent tornado and severe storms. He was able to thank the volunteers and first responders who are working around the clock to assist their fellow Kentuckians.
.@SenMcConnell in Laurel County today to see first-hand the devastation and cleanup from the recent tornado and severe storms. He was able to thank the volunteers and first responders who are working around the clock to assist their fellow Kentuckians.
Today, I was honored to meet with Benton Mayor Rita Dotson, President of the @KyLeagueCities, to accept the 2025 Key to Kentucky Cities award. We discussed pressing issues facing local governments and municipalities across the Commonwealth.

I joined my Senate Republican colleagues in voting to overturn California’s extreme electric vehicle rule. The Biden Administration wanted to use California as a model to slap a radical and unprecedented mandate on our country, cutting down the marketplace of affordable, reliable…
Among the innocent victims of 10/7 were young peacemakers. Last night, terrorist murder on the streets of Washington claimed the lives of two more. Yaron and Sarah had attended a discussion on responding to humanitarian crises, incl. in Gaza. Their alleged killer, grotesquely…
Met with @DKambUSA Sørensen and Acting @GreenlandRepDC Lynge. America has been fortunate to have capable Danish allies in our corner when we’ve needed them most. The future of the US-Denmark relationship must be rooted in that same trust, mutual respect, and shared interests.
