Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso continues to rise up the Senate Republican leadership ranks by winning the second-highest position in the U.S. Senate as the country prepares to enter into the golden era of President Donald Trump.
Not only did President Trump win the presidential election, but Republicans also won the Senate majority. USA Today reported that the GOP will have a majority in the 435-member House.
According to Politico, Barrasso had the No. 2 position of majority whip unopposed and by acclamation. This is not surprising considering that since he was first appointed in 2007, he has easily won reelection and is currently in the No. 3 position in leadership.
During an interview with Axios in March earlier this year, Barrasso revealed that he had decided to run for the No.2 leadership position instead of joining Sens. John Cornyn, R-Tex and John Thune, R-S.D, in a bid for the top position. He told Axios, “I have had time to reflect on how I might best serve the Republican Conference and our country.” He added, “After a lot of thought, I will ask my colleagues for their support and help to work for them as the Assistant Republican Leader.”
Barrasso will be led by Sen. John Thune R-S.D, who succeeds Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell in a position he’s held for 17 years, and Sen. Tom Cotton as Republican conference chair.
Trump congratulated the newly elected senators on Truth Social, writing, “Congratulations to Senator John Thune, the Newly Elected Senate Majority Leader. He moves quickly, and will do an outstanding job. I look forward to working with him, and Senators John Barrasso (Senate Majority Whip.”
Barrasso is looking forward to his new role and has confidence that they’re going to get things done with Trump. He told Axios, “His strength is remarkable.”
Barrasso added, “I think people were more focused on his record and his rhetoric, and… on his policies, more than a personality. And he carried the day.”
According to The Hill, Barrasso will start his role next year and can serve up to six years in the role.
