Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Cb3BAa7vjN0 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [oU8m9s8LTc5] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT Senate Republicans elected Sen. John Thune as their new leader, rejecting pressure from Trump allies to break from the establishment. Thune, an ally of Mitch McConnell, has had a rocky relationship with Trump but pledged cooperation with the administration. In a closed meeting, he assured senators of his willingness to work with Trump on key issues, including Ukraine aid. Thune narrowly defeated Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Rick Scott for the role. 0hu627u115L NWzntzOEWq2 HVj4O8ga4oU hUGJtzkzNFV MB7wgUAGHxG
Senate Republicans elected Sen. John Thune as their new leader, rejecting pressure from Trump allies to break from the establishment. Thune, an ally of Mitch McConnell, has had a rocky relationship with Trump but pledged cooperation with the administration. In a closed meeting, he assured senators of his willingness to work with Trump on key issues, including Ukraine aid. Thune narrowly defeated Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Rick Scott for the role. 0hu627u115L NWzntzOEWq2 HVj4O8ga4oU hUGJtzkzNFV MB7wgUAGHxG