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Trump is growing tired of hearing ‘no’ from Thune. GOP senators are lining up behind the majority leader
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
By Lauren Fox, Adam Cancryn, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump may be the head of the Republican Party, but when it comes to the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune is still in charge.
Trump, who will attend lunch with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol on Wednesday, is growing tired of hea...
Key takeaway Trump, who will attend lunch with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol on Wednesday, is growing tired of hea...
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where voters have grown accustomed to watching national politics play out in their own backyard, the dynamic between President Trump and Majority Leader Thune takes on particular significance. As the midterm elections approach, local Republicans will be closely watching how Thune navigates the tightrope between loyalty to the president and protection of the institution. With several key races on the ballot in Texas, the party's ability to hold its majority in the Senate will have direct implications for El Paso's own congressional representation. If Thune is successful in maintaining a delicate balance, it could bode well for local Republicans who are facing their own tough campaigns. Conversely, if Trump's frustration boils over into public feuds, it could create headaches for El Paso's GOP candidates who are trying to distance themselves from the president's more divisive policies.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Lauren Fox, Adam Cancryn, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump may be the head of the Republican Party, but when it comes to the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune is still in charge.
Trump, who will attend lunch with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol on Wednesday, is growing tired of hea...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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