Senate Republicans elected Senator John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell in the upper chamber. Thune, 63, previously served as the GOP whip and has a long history in leadership roles within the Republican Party. He was first elected to the Senate in 2004 after representing South Dakota in the House and working in the Small Business Administration under President Ronald Reagan. Thune is well respected in the Republican conference and seen as a capable leader.
Thune has had a mixed history with President Trump, initially endorsing Sen. Tim Scott in the Republican presidential primaries. However, Thune has worked to mend the relationship and pledged to work with the president-elect to advance his priorities. After being elected as leader, Thune expressed the Republican team’s unity and eagerness to enact President Trump’s agenda, including priorities like border security, bureaucratic streamlining, regulatory reform, and energy dominance.
Thune highlighted his excitement to work with the team and support the president’s goals. As the new Senate majority leader, he will focus on delivering on Trump’s priorities and ensuring that the administration has the tools and support needed to achieve its goals. Thune’s leadership and commitment to working with the president-elect signals a new direction for Senate Republicans in the upcoming Congress.
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