The relationship between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has grown increasingly strained in recent weeks. Thune has not spoken to Trump in nearly two weeks, and the two have significant disagreements over the president’s agenda.

Disagreements Over Agenda

Trump has demanded that the Senate pass his “SAVE America Act” before the August recess, but Thune has expressed concerns about the bill’s viability. Thune has also rejected Trump’s calls to eliminate the filibuster, which the president believes is necessary to pass his agenda.

The split between Trump and Thune has caused anxiety among Republicans in Congress, who are defending fragile majorities in the upcoming midterm elections. Some Republicans, including Senator John Curtis of Utah, have expressed concerns that the infighting between Trump and Thune is making it more difficult for the party to present a unified front.

Consequences of Infighting

The infighting between Trump and Thune could have significant consequences for the Republican Party. If the party is unable to present a unified front, it could lose seats in the midterm elections, which would make it more difficult for Trump to pass his agenda. Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia warned that the infighting is not productive and could lead to the party losing seats.

Thune’s allies believe that Trump is setting him up to be the fall guy if the Republicans lose seats in the midterm elections. Thune has responded to Trump’s criticism by saying that the president does not vote in Senate elections.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.