Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans picked their new Senate majority leader, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota. He’ll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.The race to succeed McConnell has heated up since Election Day, when Republicans flipped the upper chamber of Congress after four years of a GOP minority.
"Cornyn added: "From my experience both as Whip advancing President Trump’s agenda through the Senate to serving as a rank-and-file member now, I have learned what works and what does not … As I’ve said, this election is not about us but rather what is best for the conference and the nation. I look forward to working with President Trump and our new conservative majority to make America great again by making the Senate work again."Republican Sen.
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