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Trump demands 'Never Trumper' Mitch McConnell staffer be fired

Trump defended McConnell after he tried to end a hearing before all senators had questioned the witnesses.

Trump demands 'Never Trumper' Mitch McConnell staffer be fired
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Donald Trump called for the firing of a staffer to Sen. Mitch McConnell after McConnell tried to end a hearing before three senators had questioned witnesses. Trump defended McConnell and named the staffer as Robert Karem.

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Senator whose hearing conduct prompted Trump’s defense and call to fire a staffer

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who called for McConnell’s staffer to be fired

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense Secretary who testified at the hearing

ALSO MENTIONED  Dean Caine, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who testified at the hearing; Robert Karem, McConnell staffer whom Trump named and called to be fired

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Trump Calls for Firing of McConnell Aide After Senate Hearing

Outlets agree that McConnell began to wrap up a Senate hearing before senators had finished asking questions, and that an aide reminded him questions remained. Trump then called for the aide's firing. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's demand and attack on the aide, with one article stressing the age contrast. Center outlets focus on McConnell's attempt to end the hearing before questioning was complete, while one article also foregrounds his age and health history. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump's demand and his criticism of the aide's politics.

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