US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” has withheld his personal stance on a federal abortion ban, leaving the matter to individual states. McConnell noted the divisiveness of the issue and doubted the feasibility of garnering the necessary 60 Senate votes for any national legislation. This comes amid heightened discussions following the US Supreme Court’s deliberation over Idaho’s emergency abortion case, with a decision expected in June.

Simultaneously, Senator Lindsey Graham, during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” defended former President Donald Trump amid his hush money trial, calling it a “crock” and alleging “selective prosecution.” Graham compared Trump’s situation to other public figures and acknowledged differing views on presidential immunity, though suggesting it should apply within the scope of presidential duties. Both McConnell and Graham’s recent statements underscore ongoing polarized debates on critical issues within US politics.