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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Can McConnell defy Trump's isolationism during his 2nd term?

Season 2024 Episode 47 | 13m 06s

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to form his Cabinet, the panel discusses long-time Republican lawmakers like Sen. Mitch McConnell's reactions to Trump's picks, and McConnell's plans to address isolationism within some factions of the party.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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