Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Y7RMbSyPBug Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [aJ0XHKhhOXz] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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. B2idwtJPpuD 5Ok04lQm1rq pBMOZGjwKsL tVokU9cmNc4 M4yZIrwUZcX xF7zSUwP0Rk OEKeB8dr6hp O9Yg4EhTwe8
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. B2idwtJPpuD 5Ok04lQm1rq pBMOZGjwKsL tVokU9cmNc4 M4yZIrwUZcX xF7zSUwP0Rk OEKeB8dr6hp O9Yg4EhTwe8