Sources reveal that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump's top advisers have been engaged in private discussions for months with the goal of securing an endorsement from McConnell for Trump's potential 2024 presidential nomination. The conversations have primarily involved McConnell's adviser Josh Holmes and Trump's campaign senior adviser Chris LaCivita, who have a long-standing relationship within the GOP.

Despite their strained history, McConnell has not publicly endorsed Trump, being the last remaining congressional GOP leader not to do so. Their relationship deteriorated following the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, with McConnell holding Trump accountable for his role in inciting the violence and stressing that Trump could face legal repercussions for his actions.

Efforts to secure McConnell's endorsement come as Trump solidifies his position as a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination and gains support from various GOP members. While McConnell has remained tight-lipped about the discussions and refrained from commenting on Trump publicly, sources suggest there is a possibility he may endorse Trump in the future.

Despite earlier criticism of Trump causing electoral losses, McConnell's influence within the GOP has somewhat waned while Trump continues to hold a strong grip on Republican voters. The dynamics between the two remain uncertain, with doubts about the salvageability of their relationship due to Trump's reputation for holding grudges.

McConnell has not disclosed whether he will seek re-election as Republican leader or endorse Trump for the 2024 nomination, leaving the details of their potential future collaboration uncertain. Trump, however, has hinted at the likelihood of McConnell endorsing him, but expressed reservations about their prospects of working together in a possible second term.

As the political landscape unfolds, the outcome of these discussions between McConnell and Trump could have significant implications for the Republican Party's future direction leading up to the 2024 presidential election.