Press Releases
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
01.24.25
Thune Joins Sean Hannity on Fox News
“We clearly have things we need to do to just respond to what the American people are telling us and told us in this election, and that is that they’re tired of this left-leaning, progressive - when it comes to energy, when it comes to the economy, when it comes to cultural issues.” January 24, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News. On Republicans’ agenda: “I think a limited, smaller, more efficient… Continue Reading
01.23.25
Thune Supports Brooke Rollins at Secretary of Agriculture Confirmation Hearing
“We know you’re going to be great in this job, and look forward to moving you along and getting you confirmed and off to work.” January 23, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today questioned Brooke Rollins at the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s confirmation hearing for secretary of agriculture. On supporting South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers: THUNE: “On the, just the beginning farmers, it’s challen… Continue Reading
01.20.25
Thune Joins the Today Show on NBC
“[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 Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined the Today Show on NBC News. On today’s inauguration and his relationship with President Trump: “Our relationship is strong. We talk regularly, and obvi… Continue Reading
01.20.25
Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News
“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 (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On the unified Republican agenda: “It's renewing American energy dominance, strengthen the economy, rebuilding the military, and securing the bord… Continue Reading
01.17.25
Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News
“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 President Trump’s nominees: “I feel really good about where these nominees are in the process. Some of them haven’t had their hearings yet. You know, Tulsi hasn’t had hers, RFK hasn't had… Continue Reading
01.15.25
Thune Statement on Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal
“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 after Hamas launched a brutal war against our allies in Israel, today’s ceasefire and hostage deal is a relief to a world on edge,” said Thune. “I am hopeful that this deal will le… Continue Reading
01.10.25
Thune Joins Laura Ingraham on Fox News
“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 noms, especially, are critical to the country. Really important that we get them done, get them done quickly. Schumer is, and the Democrats are, probably not going to cooper… Continue Reading
01.07.25
Thune, Cotton Slam Biden Admin for Releasing Dangerous Guantanamo Bay Detainees
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 New Orleans last week, it is appalling that President Biden would pursue an 11th-hour attempt to release the same detainees that were rejected for transfe… Continue Reading
01.05.25
Thune Joins Face the Nation, Meet the Press
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 everything we can to ensure that he has the people he wants in place. I think you give great deference and latitude to a president when it comes to people he wants to put into key positions. Th… Continue Reading
01.03.25
Thune Joins Fox News to Discuss 119th Congress Priorities, President Trump Nominees
“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 Fox News to discuss the urgent need to confirm President Trump’s national security nominees and the importance of American resolve in the face of global threats. On confirming President T… Continue Reading
