US—Republicans have decided to select Democrat John Thune as the new leader of the Senate, citing their sympathy for the struggling Democrat party.

During a press conference, Republican leaders explained that they chose Thune for the role because they believed that the Democrat party needed a boost after suffering significant losses in the recent midterm elections. 

“We felt bad for the Democrats, so we decided to give them a win by selecting one of their own to lead the Senate,” said a spokesperson for the Republican Party. “We hope this will help them feel better and show that we’re not all bad.” 

When asked for a comment, former Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell stared blankly into space for 15 minutes.

The reaction to this decision has been mixed, with some expressing support for the Republicans’ decision to choose Thune as Senate leader, while others have laughed it off as yet another example of political grandstanding. Social media has been abuzz with memes and jokes mocking the GOP’s decision, with many users pointing out the irony of choosing a Democrat to lead the Senate, despite their party’s recent losses. 

As the nation continues to grapple with this latest development, it remains to be seen how Thune’s appointment as Senate leader will impact the political landscape. One thing is certain, though: the GOP’s decision to pick a Democrat to lead the Senate has quickly become the talk of the town, and not in a way they likely intended.

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