Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=UCwmXb3mDVC Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [jIWhEdYhGmy] 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. OTzVNFsdruZ rL1EGZT5yp6 mkHJ9Ukbq49 tPuZH6LifOZ zjXpX8tGZ2n
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. OTzVNFsdruZ rL1EGZT5yp6 mkHJ9Ukbq49 tPuZH6LifOZ zjXpX8tGZ2n