During a rally in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump mocked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for endorsing him, suggesting it was a painful moment for McConnell. Trump stated, "Hopefully we get rid of Mitch McConnell pretty soon because he helped that guy," referring to the president and criticizing the Democratic administration for inflation and spending. Their relationship remains strained, as McConnell has previously described Trump in derogatory terms, though he has publicly supported Trump's presidential campaign. Trump, seemingly forgetting which state he was in, also praised Senate candidate David McCormick from Pennsylvania, where he had been earlier that day. Despite their public alignment, the tension between Trump and McConnell highlights ongoing divisions within the Republican Party.