For the third time in three weeks, former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had a scathing explanation after he voted "no" on a Trump nominee. Why it matters: Freed from his leadership role and with a long history of antagonism between himself and President Trump,

It’s the latest rhetorical assault from the president on the former GOP leader, who has voted against three of his nominations.

McConnell, who made headlines for a similar fall at the Capitol in December, reportedly tumbled on Senate steps on Feb. 5 following the confirmation of new HUD Secretary Scott Turner