Senator Mike Rounds believes the next Senate leader should be independent from former President Donald Trump, like Mitch McConnell was. Rounds supports John Thune as the right candidate for the role.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is a long-standing leader in Kentucky and has been the Senate leader for his party since 2007, with state political leaders acknowledging his positive impact on Kentucky.
Nikki Haley blames former President Trump for recent Republican losses in critical electoral races and expresses hope for a new GOP leader in the Senate. Haley suggests that catering to Trump has led to losses and advocates for a leader focused on the people.
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced he will step down from his position in November, marking the end of a powerful era in the Republican Party.