Republican Whip Senator John Thune [R-SD] is asking Donald Trump to stay out of the debate over who will succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader in the next Congress. Thune has served as leader McConnell’s number TWO since 2019, but much like his soon to be former boss, does not enjoy the support of President-elect Trump. Two other Republicans, Rick Scott [R-FL] of Florida and John Cornyn [R-TX] are both Trump supporters and spent sgnificant time with him on the campaign trail. Conservatives hope that—unlike during his first term-President Trump will enjoy robust support from both a GOP controlled House and a Senat where  Republicans will hold at least a 53 seat majority.