Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=K7eOQ5Jr3TH Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [SzjsV2rs6VZ] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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. EJpMWOiOJpR nMDG0XaJ4En YJqMBYvez3G U4Mj1Bw3V2L sBIZzDlR4dY FehfE1OHxFh 5WyobasvJpW
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. EJpMWOiOJpR nMDG0XaJ4En YJqMBYvez3G U4Mj1Bw3V2L sBIZzDlR4dY FehfE1OHxFh 5WyobasvJpW