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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Priya Walia

GOP Sen. John Thune, The No. 2 Senate Republican, Backs Trump For President

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters following the Senate Republicans weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2022. (Credit: Reuters / MICHAEL MCCOY)

In a move that highlights the prevailing influence of former President Donald Trump within the Republican Party, GOP Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, has officially endorsed Trump as the party's nominee.

Thune's office confirmed the endorsement to CNN following a phone conversation between Thune and Trump on Saturday night after the primary was called.

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