John Thune
Majority Leader of the US Senate · Republican Party
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy, energy and tech
Tariffs and trade Targeted tariffs only Earlier: Free trade, few tariffs, 2023
Said
After the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under emergency powers, he said tariffs can be a tool against unfair trade practices.
“Tariffs can be an important and effective tool to address unfair trade practices and help level the playing field with foreign competitors.”
Source @LeaderJohnThune on X
Earlier: Free trade, few tariffs
Said
Free trade with low or no tariffs drives prosperity and growth, and the Biden administration neglected tariff reduction.
“But it is not just that our economy already depends on trade, it is that trade, specifically free trade--trade characterized by low or no tariffs and fewer market barriers--is a powerful engine of prosperity and economic growth.”
Energy and climate Maximise oil, gas and coal
Said
The reconciliation bill should open public lands and waters to more conventional energy development.
“It will open up leases on America's lands and waters for responsible conventional energy development.”
Crypto Embrace crypto
Said
The stablecoin law he brought to the floor brings digital assets into the mainstream and keeps the US a leader in financial innovation.
“The GENIUS Act opens the door for digital assets to come into the mainstream, and it sets us up for sustained American leadership and financial innovation.”
TikTok Ban TikTok or force a sale
Said
TikTok should be banned unless it is sold to a company without ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
“So I am very pleased that the bill before us today would ban TikTok if it is not sold to a company without ties to the Chinese Communist Party.”
Society
- ImmigrationNothing on record yet
Abortion National limits on abortion
Said
Overturning Roe allows federal anti-abortion legislation, and Republicans in Congress will keep pursuing it.
“The overturning of Roe has opened the door to substantive pro-life legislation, and Republicans in Congress are going to keep up the fight for real protections for unborn Americans.”
- HealthcareNothing on record yet
The world
Ukraine Sell Ukraine arms, push a deal Earlier: Give Ukraine arms and aid, 2024
Said
Sanctions on Russia should help President Trump end the war and bring peace to Ukraine.
“President Trump has made his commitment to ending this war and bringing peace to Ukraine very clear. This bill will help him do that.”
Source @LeaderJohnThune on X
Earlier: Give Ukraine arms and aid
Said
Funding Ukraine's defence is in the US national interest, so that Russia does not win and sit on NATO's doorstep.
“It is in our Nation's interest to ensure that a newly victorious and emboldened Putin isn't sitting on the doorstep of four NATO states that we are bound by treaty to protect.”
Israel and Gaza Back Israel without conditions
Said
He criticised Democratic senators who voted to block US weapons shipments to Israel during the war.
“A number of Democrat Senators continue to vote to disarm Israel in the middle of a war by blocking U.S. weapons shipments to Israel, as several Democrats did just last week.”
China Confront China
Said
The US should counter China, including its influence in the Western Hemisphere.
“Countering China also needs to be a focus in our own hemisphere.”
Democracy
- The 2020 electionNothing on record yet
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