Watch: McConnell drowned out by ‘Moscow Mitch’ chant at Kentucky public speaking appearance
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August 04, 2019 | 08:43AM ETVideoSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) continued to be dogged by the nickname “Moscow Mitch” at a speaking appearance in Kentucky on Saturday, as protestors chanted the name and overwhelmed him.
In a video posted to Twitter, the embattled Republican can be heard attempting to address the crowd loudly chants “Moscow Mitch” in reference to his decision to shut down two Senate bills aimed at slowing down Russian meddling in U.S. elections.
You can watch the videos below:
In his first public appearance of the August recess, Mitch McConnell was greeted by loud chants of #MoscowMitch tha… https://t.co/isKyUidJBz— Kentucky Democrats (@Kentucky Democrats) 1564871595
Listen as a crowd of Kentuckians drowns out @senatemajldr with chants of “Moscow Mitch” today at Fancy Farm. Cc… https://t.co/H55IPoAA7k— Krystal Ball (@Krystal Ball) 1564883330
