Exclusive 2016 Mitch McConnell interview with USA TODAY shows senator's evolution on Trump, Iran

Mitch McConnell discusses his memoir, *The Long Game*, linking his childhood battle with polio to his political strategy of patience and tenacity. He critiques his political rivals, shares his pragmatic approach to the 2016 election and Donald Trump, and defends historical military decisions, emphasizing a philosophy of incremental progress and long-term strategic planning.