
The South Dakota senator remains at the helm of the group despite Trump's criticism
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Republicans in the US Senate have re-elected John Thune as their leader for the 120th Congress, despite harsh criticism from Donald Trump for his failure to advance his administration's legislative agenda.
Republicans in the US Senate have re-elected John Thune as their leader, keeping the South Dakota senator at the helm of the group ahead of the new Congress that will take office in January, despite the harsh criticism directed at him by President Donald Trump for his inability to carry forward his administration's legislative program.
“I appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest and transparent conversation with my colleagues today: I am honored to once again have their trust and support to lead the Senate Republican team in the 120th Congress,” Thune wrote on X.
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