Attacks 13 House Republicans and 'Old Crow' McConnell over infrastructure vote

Beginning November 7, Trump issued statements blasting the 13 House Republicans and Senate Republicans, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill, calling them "RINOs" who "gave Biden and Democrats a victory." By November 9 he escalated the attack on McConnell specifically, asking why "Old Crow Mitch McConnell voted for a terrible Democrat Socialist Infrastructure Plan, and induced others in his Party to do likewise," arguing McConnell had jeopardized fellow Republicans' reelection chances. The 13 targeted House members faced intense backlash within the party, including a threatening voicemail received by one lawmaker after Trump's and allies' statements circulated. The statements framed the vote as a betrayal warranting political retaliation against Trump's own party.

“Why is it that Old Crow Mitch McConnell voted for a terrible Democrat Socialist Infrastructure Plan, and induced others in his Party to do likewise, when he was incapable of getting a great Infrastructure Plan wanting to be put forward by me and the Republican Party?” Quote verified against source