Overall, McConnell says, Trump has "made a lot of progress toward passing what I would consider sort of the credibility threshold that you need to pass in order to be considered for the most important political job in the country."
McConnell also tells The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he will meet with Trump next week, when the billionaire is scheduled to visit Capitol Hill to meet with House Republicans.
McConnell also disputes the notion that Trump's candidacy will result in a Democratic wave that will knock down-ballot Republicans out of office. He says the GOP has a "great shot" at holding its slim Senate majority in the November election.