John Thune has repeatedly delivered unwelcome news to the president on policies and personnel. | World News

Trump is focused on breaking the Majority Leader, and every remaining Senate tradition, rather than working with his party to win the midterms.

Trump has used his clout to knock out senators in primaries, issue unachievable demands and force them into politically fraught positions. Some say it’s harming his own agenda.

The president’s recent political moves have put the Senate majority leader in a series of tight spots.

President Trump keeps upending Republicans' plans, frustrated lawmakers say, \

John Thune has repeatedly delivered unwelcome news to the president on policies and personnel. | World News