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John Thune: “The far left, the wing of their party and the Senate is…”

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John Thune Discusses Government Funding and Appropriations Process

Published July 29, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:46

And I think the politics on their side of the aisle right now is such that as I said, The far left, the wing of their party and the Senate is calling the shots. And I don't think that's in anybody's best interest. So I'm not taking any options off the table. (02:46–02:52)

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Asserts that the far-left faction of the Democratic Party is influencing decisions.

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