John Thune prepares to lead Senate majority amid political challenges
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John Thune's political career has been defined by resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to tackle complex challenges. After ousting Sen. Tom Daschle, the influential Democratic majority leader, in 2004, Thune quickly faced one of his toughest battles: preventing the closure of Ellsworth Air Force Base, a key economic pillar in his home state of South Dakota . Successfully fending off that threat not only ensured his political future, but also taught him lessons that would shape his rise to the Senate.
Now, as Thune takes over as Senate majority leader, he faces another formidable test. Leading a chamber of 53 Republican senators, Thune must manage competing priorities while working with President-elect Donald J. Trump, whose demands ofte...