GOP Leadership Elections: A Choice Between Tradition and Trump Influence
TL;DR
House and Senate Republicans are set to elect their leaders following their recent electoral victories. In the Senate, John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott are vying to replace Mitch McConnell as majority leader. In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to retain his position despite some opposition from hard-line conservatives. President-elect Trump, who attended the House GOP meeting, expressed support for Johnson and joked about selecting House Republicans for his Cabinet. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz announced his support for Rick Scott as Senate Republican leader.
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