EXCLUSIVE — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is taking a long view of his relationship with President Donald Trump, telling the Washington Examiner that he won’t let a disagreement over the filibuster spoil what has so far been a constructive partnership.

“I think the president understands, he’s got a job, I have a job. They’re different, but we sort of need each other,” Thune said in a sit-down interview. “Even in this circumstance, if we don’t get what he wants, there’ll be another battle down the road, and we’re going to have to work together.”