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GOP Rallies Around Trump as McConnell Moves Toward Endorsement

Top Senate Republicans, including McConnell and Thune, signal support for Trump, consolidating his lead in the GOP presidential race.

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) listens during a news conference after a weekly policy luncheon with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol Building on February 06, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Then-President Donald Trump answers questions with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the Rose Garden after a meeting at the White House, on Oct. 16, 2017.
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Overview

  • Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is reportedly in talks to endorse Donald Trump, signaling a significant shift in the party's stance.
  • John Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, endorses Trump following his victory in the South Carolina GOP primary.
  • Trump's campaign gains momentum with key endorsements, dominating early primary states and preparing for a likely rematch with Biden.
  • The GOP's consolidation around Trump comes despite previous tensions and criticisms from party leaders.
  • Trump and Biden are set to make dueling visits to the US southern border, highlighting immigration as a key issue in the upcoming election.