Trump vs. Thune: Communication Breakdown Fractures GOP Unity Ahead of Critical Midterm Elections
A growing feud between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune is fracturing Republican unity just months before the midterm elections. With the president demanding the passage of his SAVE America Act and the abolition of the filibuster, Thune insists such goals are mathematically impossible. The standoff has resulted in a breakdown in communication, with Thune stating they speak only on an “as-needed basis.”