Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/kWBDoDNA32E.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [C9ohyYWJgUw] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 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. OeIhe723oHM Qr1TRmFP2IE s22pj5sYXVz eq2sZ4mm4i6 M5Lm8z3UA3v 1MN3lP7hVYh
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. OeIhe723oHM Qr1TRmFP2IE s22pj5sYXVz eq2sZ4mm4i6 M5Lm8z3UA3v 1MN3lP7hVYh