Mitch McConnell's decision to step down his Senate Republican leader marks not just the end of an era

but captures the reality that Donald Trump completely dominates the GOP.

Tonight we'll assess Trump's electoral strengths and weaknesses as we barrel toward the general

election and we'll look at President Biden's vulnerabilities and advantages as well.

Next. This is Washington Week with the Atlantic.

Good evening and welcome to Washington Week.

Mitch McConnell threw Washington for a loop this week, but his decision

shouldn't have surprised anyone. For several years he's fought to contain the

influence of Donald Trump over the party he loves. For a moment after January

6th that seemed like McConnell would win.

But Trump has clawed his way back, and in so doing, he made it untenable for McConnell to stay.

We'll talk about this, and we'll look at Trump's electoral chances and President Joe Biden's as well with

our expert panel.

Leanne Caldwell is a co-author of the Washington Post's early 202 newsletter and an anchor

for Washington Post live.

Adam Harris is my colleague and a staff writer at the Atlantic.

Ed O'Keefe is the senior White House correspondent for CBS News.

And Nancy Yousseeth is a national security

correspondent at the Wall Street Journal.

Thank you all.

Mitch McConnell, first subject.

Leanne, what happened?

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