Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=R0UdDMDRZeI Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [FonWtLpGhT6] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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. r8l1k5rCQnq CGVPoYrhQAu XapY49N2Oyi ifIPOJ491W2 fxrvXJ2O5HM X5t78j4QubQ
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. r8l1k5rCQnq CGVPoYrhQAu XapY49N2Oyi ifIPOJ491W2 fxrvXJ2O5HM X5t78j4QubQ