Exclusive: Thune plans another leader bid as Senate GOP fights to survive
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to run again as the Republican leader in the Senate, even if the GOP loses control. He is providing support and money to help Republicans keep the Senate and is focused on important votes and spending for the 2026 elections.Key Facts
- John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
- He plans to run for another term as GOP Senate leader regardless of election results.
- Thune is giving senators freedom to act in their state's best interest, even if it means differing from the party or President Trump.
- The Senate may focus on investigations or judicial and executive nominations depending on the House election outcome.
- Thune supports potentially voting on issues like permitting reform and energy cost legislation soon.
- The Senate Leadership Fund linked to Thune is spending nearly $280 million on ads this year to help Republicans.
- Another affiliated group in Texas is spending $112 million to support GOP efforts.
- Thune says election outcomes will shape the future leadership and direction of the Senate GOP.
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