Trump Allies Urge Blockage of Thune’s GOP Senate Leadership – NY Times

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Allies of former President Trump are pressuring him to prevent John Thune from becoming the Senate Republican leader. There is a current battle to succeed Mitch McConnell, and Trump’s influence on the race is considered significant. Other contenders for the position include Rick Scott, who is seeking to adopt Trump’s mantle in his campaign for the Senate Republican leadership.

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