According to Gateway Pundit, Rick Scott of Florida, who was endorsed by the publication, was eliminated in the first round of voting, having secured only 13 votes. Thune, a long-standing neoconservative and ally of McConnell, is known for his anti-Trump stance, which some argue makes Cornyn appear reasonable by comparison.
A video released by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) provides a glimpse into the depth of Thune's aversion to Trump. "Thune also demanded Trump drop out the 2016 Presidential race following the release of the Access Hollywood tape one month before the election so Mike Pence could take his place," Luna revealed in the video. This move, according to many conservatives, would have had disastrous consequences for the country under either Pence or Hillary Clinton.
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The selection of Thune as the Majority Leader is seen by many as a setback for the MAGA conservatives. His well-known anti-Trump credentials and his alignment with McConnell's neoconservative faction have raised concerns among those who believe in traditional values, limited government, and individual freedom. The impact of this development on the future course of the Senate GOP and its relationship with the Trump-led MAGA movement remains to be seen. As this is a developing story, further updates are expected.
