Trump privately backed John Thune in tight leader race: Sen Steve Daines
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Sen. John Thune was privately backed by President-elect Donald Trump, Steve Daines told his colleagues, despite Trump's choice not to publicly endorse.
Julia Johnson is a politics writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, leading coverage of the U.S. Senate. She was previously a politics reporter at the Washington Examiner.
Daines' office confirmed to Fox News Digital that he had told his colleagues, "Trump likes Thune" before ballots were cast. Follow Julia's reporting on X at @JuliaaJohnson_ and send tips to Julia.Johnson@fox.com.
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