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Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader
Republican Senator John Thune wins Senate Majority Leader race, setting the stage for President Trump's second term.
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- What is the current political makeup of Congress?
- With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate and likely maintaining a majority in the House, President Trump will have unified control over Congress at the start of his second term. This gives him a strong position to pass his policy proposals.
- Who was elected as the new Senate Majority Leader?
- John Thune, a Republican senator from South Dakota, has been elected as the new Senate Majority Leader. He will play a key role in President Trump's second term agenda, working closely with the President to advance policy plans.
- What was Thune's previous relationship with Donald Trump?
- Thune, a member of the more moderate wing of the Republican Party, previously clashed with Trump after the 2020 election over Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud. However, their relationship has since improved, and Thune has committed to working closely with Trump's agenda.
- Who were the other candidates in the Republican leadership race?
- Thune defeated fellow Republican senators John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the leadership race. While Scott was seen as Trump's preferred candidate, Trump did not publicly endorse any of the candidates and Thune won via a secret ballot among Republicans.
- How will the House of Representatives affect President Trump's agenda?
- The outcome of the House of Representatives elections will impact how effectively Trump can implement his policies. While the Republicans seem likely to maintain a majority, the official count is still ongoing.