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CNN political commentator Scott Jennings seemingly stated he would take into account operating for Senator Mitch McConnell’s seat in 2026 — if President Donald Trump requested him to.

Preserve studying for his response … 

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Throughout an look on Actual America’s Voice present Bolling!, the host requested Scott Jennings, “Lots of people are floating your title to take over, to leap into Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat subsequent 12 months in ’26. You fascinated with it?”

Jennings responded that whereas he hasn’t made any public bulletins, he would not rule out operating.

When pressed, “If Donald Trump faucets you, you are gonna run?” Jennings replied, “I pay very shut consideration to all the things the president says.”

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Scott Jennings brings White Home expertise, having served as a particular assistant for former President George W. Bush.

Though concerned in politics, he stated, “There’s three folks within the race, I do know all of them, like all of them, have been out and in of their lives in various levels through the years. I’ve supported all of them in numerous endeavors, so I am assured the seat will stay Republican.” 

Mitch McConnell, who has held his place since 1985, introduced earlier this 12 months he is not going to search re-election in 2026. 

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Whereas Scott Jennings stopped wanting confirming a run, he emphasised his loyalty to President Donald Trump’s management. 

“I do assume politics is a staff sport, and I believe Trump’s the top coach. And finally he is gonna weigh in on this, and my political recommendation could be to anyone, you already know, if he calls a play, we’re gonna should run it. I would not need to run towards the president in Kentucky. So, I do not actually have any announcement about it in the meanwhile,” he said.