Trump Calls Thune a “Very Fine Man” When Asked if He Deserves to Remain as Senate GOP Leader: “That’s Really Up to the Senators. I Like John Thune”
President Trump on Monday declined to say whether he thinks Thune should be replaced as Senate Republican Leader, and instead defended the failed Senate Majority Leader. The GOP Senate is slated to hold an election for Senate Minority Leader, following a bloodbath defeat last Tuesday that cost Republicans the House and Senate majorities, but a handful of Republican Senators. The post Trump Calls Thune a “Very Fine Man” When Asked if He Deserves to Remain as Senate GOP Leader: “That’s Really Up to the Senators. I Like John Thune” appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- President Trump declined to state if Senator Thune should be replaced as Senate Republican Leader.
- Trump described Thune as a "very fine man" but noted the Senate's lack of productivity under his leadership.
- Several Republican Senators have called for a delay in leadership elections to discuss strategy and governing models.
- Thune has expressed a willingness to work with Democrats in a bipartisan manner.
- Trump acknowledged the challenges of passing legislation due to unified Democratic opposition and some Republican senators being 'very difficult'.