Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=SeSoPy6iXzR Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [GXkODc0OT4p] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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. svGbdfLLP90 ZvevW1pcRje DzvlazpQvly QiN3X05lBBe pAlXWgwKg0i Pn8JxfzFlLg n4RJpz9RmmE
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. svGbdfLLP90 ZvevW1pcRje DzvlazpQvly QiN3X05lBBe pAlXWgwKg0i Pn8JxfzFlLg n4RJpz9RmmE