Trump allies back Rick Scott in GOP Senate leader race as they look to influence secret ballot

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., began receiving a deluge of endorsements from President-elect Donald Trump-aligned conservatives following his decisive re-election victory last week, including support from billionaire X owner Elon Musk and several of his Senate colleagues. 

"Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!" Musk wrote on his platform on Sunday. The Tesla CEO endorsed Trump in the 2024 election and became a fixture of his campaign as the election inched closer. 

In fact, Trump has reportedly...