McConnell: ‘I Don’t Know How’ We Replenish Our Own Ammo If Spending Bill Stalls

The Senate minority leader speaks with NR about the Ukraine-aid bill, the failed border deal, and more.

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Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., October 24, 2023.

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took a moment on Wednesday to speak with National Review. In our discussion, McConnell discussed his thoughts on the Senate-passed bill to aid America’s front-line partners, which has stalled in the House. In addition, he outlined his thoughts on the implications of the bipartisan border deal’s failure, the threats America faces abroad and our ability to meet them, and his hopes for the future of the conservative movement.

Thank you, Mr. Leader.

Noah Rothman

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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