Thune navigates fresh Trump rough patch as Senate frustrations boil over
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing challenges in his relationship with President Trump amid growing Republican dissent. Recent events have highlighted divisions within the party, particularly regarding Trump's war powers and a controversial fund related to the Capitol riot. Thune's ability to manage these tensions will be crucial as the Senate reconvenes after the Memorial Day recess.
- ▪Thune's relationship with Trump has reached a low point due to increasing Republican defiance.
- ▪Four Republicans helped Democrats advance legislation to limit Trump's war powers, indicating a significant shift in party dynamics.
- ▪Thune is concerned about a $1.8 billion 'lawfare' fund that could compensate individuals involved in the Capitol riot.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) just finished a bruising week that left his relationship with President Donald Trump at a recent low point. Whether it gets worse will depend on how well Thune navigates the seemingly growing number of Republicans willing to buck Trump — and whether the president takes it personally if he can’t. Recommended Stories Senate Democrat Andy Kim and ICE clash over pepper spray incident GOP senators spurn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund payouts for phone data seizure: ‘I don’t need any compensation’ Trump ally Jim Banks floats Stefanik as next intelligence chief Senate Republicans, on break for the Memorial Day recess, have the next week to cool off after a striking display of defiance that began with a rebuke over the war with Iran and finished with acting…
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