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Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump is escalating tensions with Senate Republicans despite efforts to ease conflicts with Iran, highlighted by a sudden social media announcement from abroad.
- He withdrew his nominee for national intelligence director just hours before the confirmation hearing, surprising his own party members in the Senate.
- This unexpected move disrupted the plans of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who had been managing the fallout from Trump's previous controversial nomination of Bill Pulte.
- The incident underscores growing friction between Trump and GOP senators as the midterm elections approach.
