“THEY’RE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT TRYING TO SOLVE THIS”: Leader John Thune Discusses the Upcoming Partial Shutdown Over DHS Funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican Senator from South Dakota, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on the looming government shutdown and why Democrats remain holdouts on funding the Department of Homeland Security. Leader Thune said that the shutdown is purely for “political points” and that “ aren’t serious about trying to solve this,” evidenced by their refusal to pass a CR in order to extend negotiation periods. Leader Thune remarked that Democrats fully “own” this government shutdown, and Thune said the door is “shut” on trying to keep the government open. Leader Thune also discussed the latest on the SAVE America Act and the possibility of changing filibuster rules to pass the legislation, and you can listen to the full interview below!

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