Press Releases
Thune Joins Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax. On budget reconciliation: “There are a whole range of issues that we’re trying to address, but the budget resolution is the first step, and House and Senate have to pass the same budget resolution. That particular legislative vehicle doesn’t have to be signed into law by the president, but it unlocks the next piece, which is what we call budget reconciliation and t… Continue Reading
03.25.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Committed to Delivering Positive Results for Hard-Working Families
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, good afternoon, everybody. “Last week’s vote - or, I should say, it’s the week before last week’s vote - not to shut the government down has seemed to create something of a civil war among the Democrats. “And as they’re sort of hashing that out, figuring out their path f… Continue Reading
03.15.25
Thune Statement on Air Strikes in Yemen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement: “Today’s air strikes in Yemen sent a clear and unambiguous message to our adversaries around the world: attacking the United States and our allies will not be tolerated,” said Thune. “I applaud President Trump for taking this long overdue decisive action the American people deserve and expect to keep American servicemembers, maritime shipping, and our allies safe from Houthi terrorists. Ba… Continue Reading
03.14.25
Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats’ calls to shut down the government: “[I]n [Senator Schumer’s] case, what he’s hearing is the far left, which has a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome, and they’re making a lot of noise out there, but they don’t represent the heart of the country. The middle of this country, the middle of this electorate wants us to get t… Continue Reading
03.11.25
Thune: Republicans Work Diligently to Prevent a Government Shutdown
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon, everyone. “Without action from Congress, the government will run out of funding come Friday. “And I think we all know why we are here. “And that is because, despite last year, the Senate Appropriations Committee passing 11 of the 12 appropriation bills - six of them unanimously… Continue Reading
03.05.25
Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: “I said this the other day: I’ve never seen a quicker abandonment of something that Democrats used to say they supported than their undermining of Title IX. And to me, it’s mind-blowing to think that something that is an 80 percent issue with the American people - and frankly, just a matter … Continue Reading
03.04.25
Thune: President Trump Delivers a Strong, Hopeful Message to American
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement following President Trump’s joint address to Congress: “After a tough four years of rising costs, lawlessness at the southern border, and a weakening of America on the world stage, the time has finally come to turn the page and get our country back on track,” said Thune. “The American people gave President Trump and Republicans in Congress a decisive mandate in Novem… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Thune Joins The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show. On President Trump’s joint address: “The Democrats are, I mean, they’re still in the stages of grief, and… they’re trying to find a message, they’re trying to get some traction with something, and so far, all it is, is: ‘Whatever he’s for, I’m going to be against.’ I think… the Democrats right now are afflicted with a really, really… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Thune: Democrats Vote Against Basic Protection for Women and Girls’ Sports
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, good afternoon. “I had hoped today that we would be voting on the [Protection of] Women and Girls in Sports Act introduced by Senator Tuberville. “And so we had a procedural vote on that. “Obviously, the Democrats decided to take it down and not even allow us the opport… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Thune Joins Fox News, CNN
Click here to watch America’s Newsroom and here to watch Inside Politics. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News and Inside Politics on CNN. On the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: “[W]e didn’t get a single Democrat [vote]. It got 51 votes on the floor of the Senate. It got every Republican who was there and voting. And I think what it tells you is the Democrats haven’t gotten the message from the last election. … Continue Reading
02.20.25
Thune Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement: “Senator McConnell’s legacy is one of remarkable service to the Senate, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and our nation,” said Thune. “Over decades of tireless work, his mastery of Senate procedure, commitment to the institution, and dedication to the rule of law have shaped the course of American governance for generations to come. His leadership has strengthened the Senate’s role as a deliberativ… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Thune Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio. On confirming President Trump’s nominees at a record pace: “[T]he Democrats aren’t playing ball on any of this. I mean, they are blocking, delaying, using every dilatory tactic that they can to try and prevent President Trump from getting his people in place. So we’re having to work around that. And I think we have effectively done that, to the point t… Continue Reading
02.19.25
Thune Joins The Will Cain Show on Fox News
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Will Cain Show on Fox News. On confirming President Trump’s nominees at a record pace: “[I]t’s… a team effort, and we’ve had really good cooperation among our colleagues for the most part when it comes to getting the entire team in place, and Kash Patel is no exception. Tomorrow, we’ll vote to confirm him as director of the FBI… we haven’t seen this number of folks get confirmed in th… Continue Reading
02.14.25
Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On confirming President Trump’s nominees at a record pace: “Well, we’ve tried to manage the clock, Dana, and you’re right, it’s hard. And particularly when you’ve got a lot of Democrat resistance, which we do, so we’re having to work through that. But we’ve figured out ways to manage the clock in a way that I think maximizes the ability for the president to… Continue Reading
02.11.25
Thune on Budget Reconciliation: The Time to Act Is Now
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon, everyone. “This week, the Senate Budget Committee, under the leadership of Senator Graham - Chairman Graham - will move forward with a budget resolution that will address many of the topics that we think are of immediate concern to the American people and priorities of President … Continue Reading
02.06.25
Thune Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S. Capitol
February 6, 2025 Click here to download high-resolution photos and here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, earlier this morning I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu here in the Capitol. “We had a good discussion about Israel’s security and about the imperative of the return of th… Continue Reading
01.30.25
Thune Joins Guy Benson on Fox News Radio
January 30, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Guy Benson on Fox News Radio. On the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.: “[I]t was a tragic accident. And on a day like today, all you can do is pray for those who were on the plane and their loved ones, as well as the first responders who have worked through the night in frigid waters searching for survivors. And so my wife Kimberley and I are keeping all those in … Continue Reading
01.29.25
Thune Supports Howard Lutnick at Secretary of Commerce Confirmation Hearing
January 29, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today questioned Howard Lutnick at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s confirmation hearing for secretary of commerce. On expanding internet access to rural areas: THUNE: “I want to come back quickly to the NTIA Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program. I didn’t vote for the legislation that created this program, but it provided over $42 billion… Continue Reading
01.26.25
Thune Joins Maria Bartiromo on Fox News
“This doesn’t come along all that often, and sometimes doesn’t last that long, and so we want to make sure the president has his team in place so he’s able to deliver on the agenda that he talked with the American people about and that they voted for in November.” January 26, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News. On confirming President Trump’s nominees to enact his agenda: “Well, we n… Continue Reading
01.25.25
Thune Joins Mike Emanuel on Fox News
“[T]hese are very capable people, very qualified for these jobs, and I’m hoping that the Democrats recognize that and give us the support that we need, and then enable us to get going on the next set of nominees.” January 25, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Mike Emanuel on Fox News. On confirming Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem: “[T]wo big ones. Very important that they get done. They’re the national security -… Continue Reading
