We the People briefly had the tremendous opportunity of witnessing our Constitutional Republic well on its way to being fully restored—the trifecta with the presidency and both houses of Congress in GOP control.
However, we have been handed our first setback—a win snatched from the arms of victory—with the choice of a damn RINO for our new senate majority leader.
This from slaynews.com.
In a secret-ballot vote conducted Wednesday Republicans in the U.S. Senate chose notorious Trump-hating RINO Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as the next Senate majority leader.
As a result, Thune will succeed McConnell—the longest-serving party leader in Senate history—as the Senate majority leader in the new Congress in January.
Thune said in a statement:
I am extremely honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress, and I am beyond proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House.
This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today.
No candidate reached a majority during the first secret ballot in the old Senate chamber on Wednesday morning.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), who had received several prominent endorsements for the role, received the least amount of votes and was knocked out of the race.
The second secret ballot was between only Thune and Cornyn.
According to Thune’s office, he received 29 votes on the second ballot. Cornyn received 24 votes.
Each of the candidates made a final pitch to their fellow Republican senators late Tuesday night during a forum held by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT).
Scott left the meeting with two new public endorsements from both Lee and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Blackburn reportedly asked multiple questions during the discussion, including:
[H]ow they would give conservatives a more meaningful voice in the Senate and for specific details as to how they would immediately implement President Trump’s mass deportation operation.
Despite this, senators were not convinced by Scott’s pitch.
Prior to the elections, Thune had received public endorsements from Sens. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Hoeven (R-ND).
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT) was also privately encouraging other senators to support Thune.
Scott had the most public support, however.
Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Rand Paul (R-KY), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) all endorsed Scott.
Cornyn had only received one public endorsement from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO).
The majority of GOP senators did not disclose ahead of time for whom they were casting their ballots.
Rubio and Hagerty gave the two nominating speeches for Scott.
Meanwhile, Daines and Rounds did so for Thune.
It’s unclear who gave nominating speeches for Cornyn.
The new leader will assume the role in January.
However, Thune’s selection is a reminder of the disdain our elected politicians hold for We the American People and it prompted a backlash from Trump supporters on the social media platform X.
Prominent Trump supporter Gunther Eagleman tweeted in reply to Thune’s victory:
We don’t want you. We don’t like you. Best piece of advice, DON’T STAND IN OUR WAY.
And another:
Meanwhile, Trump has focused on filling out his administration with brilliant superstars poised to bring revolutionary change.
