Trump criticizes McConnell over polio history, highlighting GOP tensions post-Capitol attack.

Former President Donald Trump questioned Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's well-known childhood battle with polio after McConnell opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as the top health official, citing Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance. This incident highlights the deteriorating relationship between the two Republicans, which soured following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, with McConnell blaming Trump for the events. McConnell, a polio survivor, has consistently supported vaccines, emphasizing their life-saving impact.

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