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John Randolph Thune (/ θuːn / THOON; born January 7, 1961) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, a seat he has held since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has served since 2025 as Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader.
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In 2022, John became the second South Dakotan in history to be elected to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate. For the 119th Congress, John serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; and the Finance Committee.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/04/backstabbing-gop-senate-leader-is-facing-a-full-blown-maga-revolt.html
Apr 21, 2026 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing fierce criticism from MAGA backers after a Republican colleague said he will not push forward with President Donald Trump’s voter...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/john-thune-fires-back-after-white-house-says-trumps-patience-is-running-out/ar-AA28yw83
3 days ago · Trump presses Senate Republicans to act on the SAVE Act, but John Thune says the votes still aren't there.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/23/trump-senate-john-thune-patience-save-act/91024259007/
3 days ago · White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about President Donald Trump's frustration as the GOP Senate leader struggles to pass the SAVE Act.
https://biographywallah.com/john-thune/
Jun 9, 2026 · John Thune is an American politician serving as the senior U.S. Senator from South Dakota. He has held this position as a member of the Republican Party since 2005.
https://www.johnthune.com/bio
Currently serving as Senate Majority Leader, John also sits on the Agriculture, Commerce, and Finance Committees. He previously served as Senate Republican Whip and held multiple leadership positions within the Republican Conference.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5986486-john-thune-karoline-leavitt-donald-trump-patience-save-america-act-voter-id-bill/
3 days ago · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) bristled when asked Thursday about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s statement that President Trump’s “patience is running out” with ...
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-rift-grows-thune-hits-brakes-trumps-election-bill-avert-shutdown
2 days ago · Sen. John Thune prioritizes a continuing resolution over the SAVE Act, sparking GOP tensions as Sen. John Kennedy warns against negotiating with Democrats.
