Senator Katie Britt recently supported John Thune over Rick Scott for GOP Senate leader, causing a strong reaction online. Many Republicans were frustrated, as Katie Britt, once endorsed by Trump, chose John Thune, who’s seen as part of the GOP establishment (traditional, mainstream wing of the Republican Party).
An X user posted a compilation of past comments highlighting how past criticisms of Donald Trump by GOP Senate leader candidates resurface as they vie for leadership.
It points out that Rick Scott is backed by conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk, while more establishment Republicans, like Katie Britt, labeled as 'RINOs' (Republicans In Name Only), support John Cornyn and John Thune.
The post mentions Cornyn and Thune’s anti-Trump comments from 2016, with Cornyn expressing disgust over Trump’s remarks about women and Thune calling for Trump to step down.
One angry X user wrote:
"Put em all out to pasture"
Here are people's reactions to this post:
"These RINO’s should not be leaders in the senate as their agenda doesn’t match up with America and MAGA!! 💯 " Another one said.
"They are traitors with TDS." A user noted.
While some users tended to side with Rick Scott:
"Rick Scott’s got the support of real conservatives because he’s not afraid to back Trump. Unlike these RINOs who flip-flop under pressure" said one user.
"Rick Scott is gaining steam and will be the next Senate Majority Leader." wrote RedWave Press.
Other users seemed to be more critical of John Thune, John Cornyn, and other Republicans voting against Rick Scott.
"They cannot be trusted for the Senate Majority Leader position. There was a clear & overwhelming mandate from the citizens to carry out Trumps plan. That’s why we must have someone like Rick Scott who’s loyal to Trumps agenda." wrote an X user.
"The Uniparty Republicans will sabotage Trump and the will of the people every chance they get. Trump should get in front of this and demand for them to vote for Rick Scott or be primaried!" another user wrote.
Why are people mad at Katie Britt and other Republicans for not backing Rick Scott?
John Thune's endorsement pits Katie Britt, an Alabama senator elected with promises of a conservative approach, against Rick Scott, a Florida senator who has gained a following among more populist Republicans.
Rick Scott has made his case for GOP leadership, framing himself as someone committed to an America-first agenda and a more confrontational approach to Democratic policies. John Thune, on the other hand, is considered by some as a stabilizing figure within the GOP, although conservatives believe he has failed to advance conservative priorities.
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Scott's supporters on social media voiced their disappointment in Katie Britt and other Republicans who voted for Thune, accusing them of aligning with the 'status quo' rather than embracing Scott’s more aggressive, reform-oriented stance.
Comments like 'Put ’em all out to pasture' encapsulate the feeling of some Republicans who are weary of established leaders they feel have grown complacent. Many argued that figures like Thune and Britt are out of touch with the base’s desire for transformative change within the GOP. This sentiment has been especially strong among supporters of Donald Trump, who has recently emphasized the need for strong conservative voices to counter Democratic control.
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