After almost two decades leading the Republican Senate Caucus, Kentucky SenatorMitch McConnellhas finally been replaced.
Sen.John Thune(R-S.D.
), who is currently the Senates Republican whip, will be the new Senate Majority Leader.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), leaves the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images
Republican senators voted to replace McConnell in a secret ballot on Wednesday.
Thune will assume the mantle when the new Congress is sworn in early next year.
Republicanswon back the Senate majorityearlier this month, turning four seats red.
Thune, Sen.John Cornyn(R-Texas), and Sen.Rick Scott(R-Fla.)were all in the running.
Thune won the second ballot 29-24.
This Republican team is united behind President Trumps agenda, and our work starts today.
The relationship between the two soured irreparably in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
I have many faults.
Misunderstanding politics is not one of them.
Hes out, and a new generation of Republicans have a deathgrip on power.
