Trump allies back Rick Scott in GOP Senate leader race as they look to influence secret ballot
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has begun to receive a large amount of support from conservatives aligned with President-elect Donald Trump, following his decisive presidential re-election victory last week. That includes support from billionaire X owner Elon Musk and several U.S. senators. “Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!” Musk wrote on his platform Sunday. The Tesla […]
Musk backs Scott as Senate GOP leader
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and ally of President-elect Trump, has publicly endorsed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in the Senate Republican leadership race. “Rick Scott becomes Set Majority Leader!” Posted by Musk on Sunday on the social media platform he owns. Scott will face off against Senate Republican Leader John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John […]
Trump says Senate GOP leader candidates must agree to recess appointments
President-elect Trump on Sunday called on incoming Senate Republican leaders to allow recess appointments, effectively allowing nominees and appointments to move forward quickly without requiring Senate confirmation. Recess appointments for emergencies can last up to two years without the advice or consent of the Senate. President Trump suggested Sunday that he would use the practice […]
Elon Musk Backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has endorsed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) to become the next Senate Majority Leader, days after Republicans secured a majority in the Senate. “Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!” Musk wrote. post With X, respond to post Scott said he would “do whatever it takes to secure the nomination […]
Rubio backs Scott for GOP Senate leader
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has endorsed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the Senate's Republican leader. “I will be voting for my Florida colleague @ScottforFlorida to be the next Senate Republican leader,” Rubio posted. on social platform. The race is between Scott, Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.), and Sen. […]
Elon Musk reveals his pick for Senate majority leader
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday joined a growing list of MAGA insiders endorsing Sen. Rick Scott for Senate majority leader, supporting the Florida Republican. “Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!” Musk wrote in a post Sunday afternoon, days after Republicans regained the Senate majority on Election Day. Musk's post read, “Republican senators seeking coveted […]
Senate leader contender John Thune responds to new Trump litmus test ahead of election
Fox's first appearance: Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R.S.D., reacts to President-elect Donald Trump's newly announced litmus test for those aspiring to become the next Republican leader, telling Fox News Digital that he accepts it. He exclusively said that he is ready and that “all options are open to him.” on the table. ” President […]
Trump Weighs In On Senate GOP Leader Race
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. Donald Trump has officially entered the race for Senate Republican leadership. President Trump said, “Republican senators seeking coveted leadership positions in the U.S. Senate must agree to recess appointments (in the Senate) or receive timely confirmation. “I won't […]
Scott touts ‘deal guy’ background in bid for Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida highlighted his business experience when asked why his Republican colleagues should support him as Senate Majority Leader. “I've been building businesses all my life,” Scott said Sunday on “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo. “I built the largest hospital company, built various manufacturing companies, and ran the state of Florida.” […]
South Dakota Republican says Thune will ‘be a great leader’ for Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds (R.S.D.) said Sunday that Sen. John Thune (R.C.) will be a “great leader” for the Senate as Senate Republicans prepare to return to power. He said he was deaf. “I've known John Thune since the 1980s, and he's going to be a great leader,” Lowndes told NewsNation's Chris Stilwald on “The Hill […]