On the recordFebruary 6, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota refused to criticize the Trump administration for its plan to gut USAID.
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msnbc.comSenate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota refused to criticize the Trump administration for its plan to gut USAID.
Thune's inaction on Trump's plans to reduce USAID funding.
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