Trump’s victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory has led to a three-way race to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, with John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott vying for the position. Thune and Cornyn, seen as likely successors, have sought to mend ties with Trump, while Scott and his conservative allies advocate for his leadership. Trump has not publicly endorsed a candidate, and the closed-door, secret ballot election will take place next week, with Thune urging Trump to stay out of the internal leadership race as he works to align himself with the former president.

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