Trump encourages Rick Scott to challenge McConnell for GOP Senate leadership in Mar-a-Lago meeting

Orlando, FL — Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly tried to recruit Florida Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, to run against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for the top Senate GOP leadership position.

In a private meeting held recently at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Palm Beach resort and primary residence, the former president once again pitched Scott to be the party's leader in the Senate.

"You should run for Senate majority leader," Trump told his fellow Floridian, three sources familiar with the meeting confirmed to CBS News.