Former President Donald Trump has announced his favored choice for the next Republican leader in the US Senate — and his name isn’t John. Politico first reported that Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) is Trump’s chosen pick to succeed outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), who said Wednesday he would be stepping down from his leadership role in November. However, Daines has not yet announced his candidacy for senate leadership, and Politico’s source said that while he appreciates Trump’s support, he’s “focused on winning back the Senate majority this fall.” Daines already ha…