FOX News – Senate shake-up: How a Secret Ballot Could Undermine a Potential Trump Endorsement in Race to the Top

Former President Trump’s historically influential endorsement could prove unconvincing in the Republican Senate leader race — if he chooses to offer one at all. 

Senate Republicans, including those who will be newly elected, will gather in Washington, D.C., shortly after the election in mid-November to hold a secret ballot to determine the next GOP leader. 

The next leader will succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history

Trump could choose to weigh in, but he could run the risk agitating Republicans in the Senate “would not appreciate being told who to support from anyone outside the chamber,” said Republican strategist Ron Bonjean, a former top spokesperson to former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and former chief of staff of the Senate Republican Conference. 

Any such endorsement could also prove moot if Trump doesn’t win the presidential election, which will be held roughly a week prior to the leadership vote. 

“We may not know the outcome of the November election for who controls the White House until after the race is over,” Bonjean pointed out. 

Read the full article including ROKK Solutions Partner Ron Bonjean’s analysis with FOX News.