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Senate GOP Rejects Trump Spending, Withholds Thune Endorsement

8/11/2026

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Senate leader John Thune (R-S.D.) did not receive an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump after the midterms.
The Senate GOP rejected Trump-backed spending proposals—a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and a $1 billion ballroom plan.
GOP senators, noting Trump’s low approval and economic criticism, said they will distance themselves and back Thune’s agenda ahead of the November midterms.

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Senate leader John Thune (R-S.D.) did not receive an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump after the midterms.
The Senate GOP rejected Trump-backed spending proposals—a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and a $1 billion ballroom plan.
GOP senators, noting Trump’s low approval and economic criticism, said they will distance themselves and back Thune’s agenda ahead of the November midterms.