“[Our agenda is] going to be renewing American energy, securing the border, strengthen the economy … prevent a $4.5 trillion tax increase at the end of the year for the American people, and rebuilding our military.” January 20, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority... Continue Reading
“His first presidency was historic in terms of the things that he accomplished on behalf of the American people, and the respect that he brought for the United States on the global stage.” January 20, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune... Continue Reading
“I think we have a unique opportunity in history. This opportunity doesn’t come along very often, and sometimes it doesn’t last very long.” January 17, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On confirming... Continue Reading
“I am hopeful that this deal will lead to the return of every single hostage taken by Hamas terrorists and ultimately greater peace in the region.” January 15, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal: “Fifteen months... Continue Reading
“The people in this country gave [President Trump] a mandate, and we intend to deliver on that mandate.” January 10, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News. On confirming President Trump’s nominees: “Those national security... Continue Reading
January 7, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and incoming Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today released the following statements after the Biden administration announced it was transferring 11 detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman. “In the wake of an ISIS-inspired terror attack in... Continue Reading
January 5, 2025 Click here to watch Face the Nation and here to watch Meet the Press. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Margaret Brennan on CBS’ Face the Nation and Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press. On confirming President Trump’s nominees: “We’re gonna do... Continue Reading
“It is a dangerous world… and it’s become increasingly dangerous as a result of failed policies of the Biden-Harris administration and a lack of strength projected on the global stage.” January 3, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Scott Bessent: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent. Over four years, the Biden Administration’s runaway spending handed working... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Lee Zeldin: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin. The EPA is in serious need of smart,... Continue Reading