Senate Majority Leader John Thune Highlights Republican Priorities and Collaboration with President Trump

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Senator John Thune emphasized the readiness of Congress to collaborate with President Trump to deliver on the mandate from the American people. Thune, who serves as the Senate Majority Leader, highlighted the broad and strong Republican coalition that emerged victorious in the 2024 elections. He noted that Republicans improved their margins in nearly 90% of counties across the U.S. and expanded support across various demographic groups.

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Thune outlined several key priorities for the new legislative session, including ending the Biden-Harris border crisis, securing the southern border, restoring respect for the rule of law, strengthening the economic and fiscal future, extending tax relief for hardworking Americans, and advancing American energy dominance. He also mentioned the importance of quickly confirming President Trump's Cabinet nominees to ensure effective governance.

In his remarks, Thune expressed optimism about the future, contrasting the challenges of the Biden administration with the promise of a brighter future under Trump's leadership. He emphasized the commitment of Republicans to address issues such as historic inflation, border security, and global instability.