Thune and Trump Hit the Skids

Punchbowl News: “The relationship between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Donald Trump is under increasing stress, as the two diverge on legislative strategy and tactics.”

“The SAVE America Act — Trump’s singular focus — is driving a wedge between the two men.”

“Despite Thune’s adeptness at masking his frustrations, the South Dakota Republican’s deep concerns were evident this week. Thune found himself in direct opposition to Trump in ways that are creating new rifts inside the Senate GOP Conference and threatening to upend the party’s election-year agenda.”