Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/qmLpgOFvYlP.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader! [4FHCDCDLlsU] 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. 0ZgxPfh7JT6 ejj7T5G46C7 mrbyDa2xZQZ 8q8AFLH1YSM BN8C5aHdmCt
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. 0ZgxPfh7JT6 ejj7T5G46C7 mrbyDa2xZQZ 8q8AFLH1YSM BN8C5aHdmCt