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“Nos estamos apuñalando entre nosotros”: el enfrentamiento entre Trump y Thune fractura la unidad del Partido Republicano
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· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The relationship between Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson is notably different from the one with Thune.
Tensions within the Republican Party are rising due to a rift between former President Trump and Senator John Thune. The relationship between Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson is notably different from the one with Thune. Johnson has reported difficulty in ending phone calls with Trump, which can occur at any time of day or night.
In contrast, Thune often goes days or weeks without direct communication from the former president. Further details on this developing story are available from the source, including the impact of Trump's actions on the Republican agenda and his interactions with party leaders.
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Category: local Published: August 2, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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