GOP senators rally behind Thune in response to Trump jabs at leader

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Republican senators are uniting behind Senate Majority Leader John Thune despite criticism from former President Trump. Many GOP senators reaffirm their support for Thune following Trump's refusal to back him for another term, underscoring intra-party divisions over leadership and filibuster strategy.

Senate Republicans are rallying behind Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) after President Trump declined to support the GOP leader serving another term following the midterm election. Many Republican senators say Thune will have their full support, even if Trump backs a challenger because of the Senate leader’s refusal to abolish the filibuster to advance…