Scott’s Trump Move Sparks GOP Tensions | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Senator Rick Scott pulled off a bold move by inviting Donald Trump to a GOP Senate lunch without consulting Majority Leader John Thune, sparking whispers of power plays and factional tensions within the Republican caucus. Scott, who’s been eyeing leadership, is pushing his own agenda that clashes with Thune’s, using the Trump invite as a potential statement of influence. Colleagues are baffled—some see it as a direct challenge to Thune’s authority. Meanwhile, Thune navigates Trump’s demands for rule changes while publicly praising Scott’s commitment to Senate productivity, revealing the…