The Senate GOP leader’s allies insist that he didn’t make the decision unilaterally and that his members agreed by virtue of not stopping the measure. But privately, he and his fellow House GOP leaders believe Thune botched the negotiations and triggered an intraparty clash that could last through the midterms. Some of Thune’s fellow Senate Republicans, however, have previously acknowledged their leader has been dealing with difficult decisions for months. Senate GOP sources, including conservatives, told CNN that is highly unlikely in the coming months. “I understand John Thune and I understand Mike Johnson,” Trump said Friday.

Source: Egypt Independent April 01, 2026 13:32 UTC