The fight for Senate GOP leader will be set up by John Thune's bid to succeed McConnell

Thune announces bid to succeed McConnell, setting up fight for Senate GOP leader. Senate GOP Whip John Thune announced Monday that he is running for Republican leader. Thune is the first major shakeup at the top of the Senate GOP hierarchy in nearly two decades. Senate Republicans are divided in the Senate.

No. 2 Senate Republican leader John Thune endorses former President Trump in 2024 Republican primary. Thune is the Senate Minority Whip of the Republican Party. He announced on Sunday that he's endorsing former President Obama in the 2024 election. He is the GOP Leader Mitch McConnell's top deputy.