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Sen. John Thune Elected Senate GOP Leader Amidst Controversy Over Trump's Nominations

Senate Republicans elect John Thune as their majority leader, with mixed reactions regarding his ability to collaborate with Trump post-election.

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Updated: Nov 14th, 2024, 11:30 AM ET

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Sen. John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the new Senate GOP leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell. Thune's election comes amid partisan tensions over President-elect Trump's controversial nominations, raising questions about the GOP's unity moving forward. While Thune aimed to establish a collaborative relationship with Trump, skepticism remains within the party. A notable Democrat, Senator Debbie Stabenow, expressed a willingness to work with Thune, highlighting his past bipartisan engagement, although MAGA supporters voiced their discontent with his leadership.

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