Leader Thune says government shutdown ‘totally up to the Democrats’: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) weighs in on the battle over federal funding, just days away from a potential government shutdown.

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SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSPrintWhatsappRedditPocketFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesU.S. NewsPoliticsWorldSportsBusinessHealthCultureShoppingTiplineScienceLeader Thune says government shutdown ‘totally up to the Democrats’: Full interviewSept. 28, 202518:12Leader Thune says Comey ‘will have his day in court’ after Trump-backed indictment05:14Chuck Schumer: ‘I have no faith in Donald Trump’s judicial system’ amid Comey indictment02:50Now PlayingLeader Thune says government shutdown ‘totally up to the Democrats’: Full interview18:12UP NEXTChuck Schumer says Trump meeting ‘only a first step’ to avoiding shutdown: Full interview09:47States consider new restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives03:38Democrats need to tell voters they were ‘lied to’ in the last election: Texas Senate candidate08:51Comey indictment suggests Trump is ‘dictating’ prosecutions against political enemies13:54GOP Rep. Lawler opposes ‘permanent firings’ as Trump admin threatens mass layoffs04:04Trump says American investors will take over TikTok, pivoting stance on ban03:32Trump admin threatens mass firings if government shuts down09:13Trump admin. trying to ‘exploit tragedies for political purposes,’ says Sen. Chris Van Hollen08:25Justice Dept. weighing whether to charge former FBI Director Comey with lying to Congress03:05Putin should realize Trump is ‘running out of patience,’ says Finnish President07:49Early voting begins in high-stakes Virginia gubernatorial race03:36Alex Acosta showed 'no remorse' for negotiating ‘sweetheart’ Epstein plea deal: House Democrat07:21Trump says he now thinks Ukraine can win back all of its territory from Russia19:50White House says Trump was ‘authentically himself’ when he said he hates his opponents05:54Rand Paul condemns ‘lawfare of all sorts’ as Trump eyes rivals: Full interview09:34Rand Paul says FCC ‘was wrong to weigh in’ on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension04:45Josh Shapiro says he raised concerns with Biden as Kamala Harris blasts his 2024 bid03:17Meet the PressLeader Thune says government shutdown ‘totally up to the Democrats’: Full interview18:12CopiedIn an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) weighs in on the battle over federal funding, just days away from a potential government shutdown.Sept. 28, 2025