McConnell Largely Avoids Impeachment Talk While Back Home

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) (R) and former White House counsel Donald McGahn address the Kentucky chapters conference at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., on Oct. 7, 2019. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley

FRANKFORT, Ky.—While impeachment drama swirls in Washington, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was back home in Kentucky on Oct. 7 talking about fighting opioid misuse and confirming conservative judges.

The Republican leader, a steadfast defender of President Donald Trump, made only momentary references to impeachment during his public appearances. McConnell left both events without speaking to reporters.