Thune keeps conservative critics at bay as he forges path on Trump agenda

Published January 26, 2025 7:00am ET



Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is getting to enjoy his honeymoon phase for a little while longer.

Anti-establishment conservatives who fought his rise to leader remain satisfied with Thune’s performance and are cautiously optimistic as President Donald Trump turns up the pressure to confirm his nominees and advance his second-term agenda.

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