The Republican Party is imploding in a spectacle of chaos and betrayal, as President Donald Trump has unleashed a ferocious attack on Senate Majority Leader John Thune, demanding his immediate ouster in a Truth Social tirade that’s set the political world ablaze. A viral Threads poll screaming, “Do you back Trump’s crusade to purge Thune and save the GOP?” has ignited a firestorm, with hashtags like #TrumpVsThune and #GOPMeltdown trending as MAGA loyalists and establishment Republicans tear each other apart. One incendiary claim—“Thune’s secretly working with Biden!”—has fueled thousands of shares, despite zero evidence, making this the most explosive GOP infighting since the Tea Party days. America’s watching, and the drama’s only getting hotter.
Trump’s July 7, 2025, post called Thune a “RINO traitor” who “sabotaged” his “Big, Beautiful Bill,” a $3.3 trillion tax-and-spending package barely passed by the Senate after a grueling vote-a-rama. Sources say Thune’s reluctance to fully embrace the bill’s massive debt increase—projected to balloon the deficit by $10 trillion over a decade—infuriated Trump, who accused him of “weak leadership” and “caving to Democrats.” MAGA influencers on X, like @DC_Draino, amplified the call, posting, “Thune’s gotta go—Trump needs warriors, not wimps!” The poll shows 58% siding with Trump, with comments like, “Thune’s a sellout—kick him out!” driving the frenzy.
The bill, a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda, includes tax cuts for the wealthy, energy deregulation, and border security funding but faced resistance from fiscal hawks like Sen. Rand Paul, who called it “a debt bomb.” Thune, navigating a razor-thin 51-49 Senate majority, brokered deals to secure votes, but Trump saw it as disloyalty. Insiders claim Trump’s fury was sparked by Thune’s private remarks to colleagues, allegedly calling the bill “reckless,” leaked to Breitbart. Now, Trump’s pushing Sen. John Barrasso or Sen. Tom Cotton as replacements, vowing to “clean house” before midterms.
But Thune’s allies are fighting back, warning Trump’s purge risks fracturing the party. Sen. Mitch McConnell, still a GOP heavyweight, called the attack “dangerous” in a rare CNN interview, arguing Thune’s leadership saved the bill from collapse. Moderates like Sen. Susan Collins fear alienating swing voters, with one Threads user posting, “Trump’s tantrum will cost us the Senate!” The 42% opposing Trump in the poll argue he’s bullying loyal Republicans, with comments like, “Thune’s not the enemy—Trump’s ego is!” Some point to Thune’s role in passing Trump’s tax cuts in 2017, questioning why he’s now a target.
The feud’s roots run deep. Trump’s long distrusted the Senate GOP, viewing them as “squishy” compared to House allies like Speaker Mike Johnson, who rammed the bill through 218-214. His ouster demand echoes past clashes, like his 2022 feud with McConnell, but this time it’s personal—Trump reportedly called Thune “Mini-Mitch” in private. X users are speculating about a 2026 primary challenge, with one viral post claiming, “Trump’s got a MAGA challenger ready to crush Thune!”—though no candidate’s confirmed. The infighting’s already spooked markets, with the Dow dipping 2% on fears of GOP dysfunction.
Critics warn Trump’s war on Thune could backfire. With midterms looming, Democrats are salivating, with Sen. Chuck Schumer tweeting, “GOP chaos is our gain.” Polls show 10 Senate seats in play, and a fractured GOP could lose its majority. Yet Trump’s base is energized, flooding Threads with memes of Thune as a “swamp creature.” The poll’s shock factor—a baseless claim that “Thune took $5M from anti-Trump donors!”—has driven its viral spread, despite no proof. Influencers like Charlie Kirk are piling on, calling for a “MAGA takeover” of the Senate.
This isn’t just a leadership spat—it’s a battle for the GOP’s soul. Will Trump’s iron grip reshape the party, or will establishment Republicans push back? The Threads debate is a circus, with MAGA hats clashing against old-guard defenders. The nation’s glued to this meltdown, and the stakes are sky-high. Jump into the fray and weigh in—because this Republican civil war could decide America’s future.
