“Donald Trump is encouraging Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) to run for GOP leader — a move that would significantly shake up the race to succeed Mitch McConnell later this year,” Politico reports.
“Daines currently helms Senate Republicans’ campaign arm. Daines indicated to Trump that he appreciates Trump’s encouragement but is focused on winning back the Senate majority this fall.
”Axios: “Much of the speculation about McConnell’s successor has focused on the ‘three Johns’ — Thune, Cornyn and Barrasso — but Trump’s involvement signals there could be a long race for the leadership post ahead.”