NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and The Dispatch editor Stephen Hayes join Meet the Press NOW to discuss Trump’s return to the White House and how he may wield power in Congress during his presidency.
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s dramatic victory has scrambled next week’s three-way contest to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s longest-serving leader who is stepping down at the end of the year. Two of McConnell’s trusted top lieutenants — Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., the No. 2 Republican leader, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who previously held that role — as well as Sen.
Mike Lee, R-Utah, is planning to host a forum with the trio of candidates on Tuesday. The election will take place on Wednesday, and new senators-elect, including Bernie Moreno of Ohio, Tim Sheehy of Montana and Jim Justice of West Virginia, will be able to participate. Appearing on CNBC this week, Thune encouraged Trump to stay out of the internal leadership race.
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