Mitch McConnell called Donald Trump's comments repugnant and unacceptable.

Posted by Bannon`s War Room, Oct 7, 2026Checked Nov 2, 2026

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Bannon`s War RoomOct 7, 2026

Multiple independent tier1 and tier2 sources (BBC, Vox, LA Times, RFERL) report that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called Trump's Access Hollywood comments 'repugnant' and 'unacceptable in any circumstance' in October 2016.

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… For all of the rancor that had taken place throughout the primary, he was consolidating Trump. Ryan saying he was sickened by Trump's comments. Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called Trump's comments repugnant and unacceptable. The last two Republican presidential nominees condemned Trump, Mitt Romney calling his comments vile, and Senator John McCain saying there were, quote, no excuses for them. …

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Supports. BBC reports that Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said the comments were 'repugnant' and that Trump 'needs to apologise directly to women and girls everywhere.'[1]

Supports. LA Times live updates quote McConnell saying 'These comments are repugnant, and unacceptable in any circumstance,' on October 7, 2016.[4]

Supports. RFERL reports McConnell called Trump's remarks 'repugnant' and 'unacceptable in any circumstance.'[5]

Supports. Vox quotes McConnell as saying the comments are 'repugnant, and unacceptable in any circumstance,' and Politico confirms he called the boasts 'repugnant.'[2][3]

Context. McConnell did not withdraw his endorsement of Trump, and later coverage describes him as going silent on the race, but neither point contradicts the quoted condemnation.[3][6][7]

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7 sources: 1 tier 1, 3 tier 2, 3 not rated

1Senior Republicans condemn Trump's lewd comments about womenbbc.com · tier 1 · cited for: supports
2Possible Trump n-word tape: how Republicans might react - Voxvox.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
3McConnell speaks up for Trumppolitico.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports, context
4Campaign 2016 updates: As support slips, Donald Trump ...latimes.com · not rated · cited for: supports
5Amid Furor Over Lewd Remarks, Trump Vows Not To Quit ...rferl.org · not rated · cited for: supports
6Mitch McConnell has gone silent on Donald Trump as Senate hangs in balancecbsnews.com · tier 2 · cited for: context
7GOP Leaders Silent on Trump, but McCain Speaks Outmorningconsult.com · not rated · cited for: context

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