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John Thune: “TSA agents quitting in droves.”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune: Republicans Thwart Democrats' Pursuit of "Defund the Police 2.0"

Published | Video Starts at 03:03

The damage that Democrats caused in the 2026 fiscal year has been immense. Two record breaking government shutdowns, critical workers at DHS left for months without pay. Government workers lined up at food banks, TSA agents quitting in droves. And that's not to even mention what would be irreparable harm to the appropriations process here in the Senate. And Then there's our subject today, defund the Police 2.0. (03:03–03:06)

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