Thune, Running for Majority Leader, Tells Trump to Stay Out of GOP Senate Race

Nov 7, 2024, 08:03 PM

Senator John Thune has publicly encouraged former President Donald Trump to refrain from endorsing a candidate in the upcoming Senate Majority Leader race. Speaking on CNBC's 'Squawk Box,' Thune stated, "I think it's probably in his best interest to stay out of that." The leadership position will be decided via secret ballot among GOP senators. Thune, who is reportedly running for the position himself, prefers that Trump publicly stays out of the GOP leader race. Some GOP figures and commentators have criticized Thune's stance, arguing that Trump, having just won a historic mandate, should have influence over the leadership election. Critics also accuse Thune of previously undermining Trump's agenda and have called for new leadership in the Senate.