John Thune Slams Democrats Over DHS Shutdown Fight: “Americans Are Sick of This”

Senate Republican Leader John Thune blasted Democrats during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding standoff, saying Americans are “sick of this political game.” Thune accused Democrats of prolonging the shutdown by refusing to back Republican proposals to fund DHS, warning that the dispute is hurting federal workers and key national security agencies. Thune argued the funding lapse is impacting agencies including TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and immigration enforcement operations. Republicans say Democrats are blocking funding over policy demands tied to immigration enforcement, while Democrats insist reforms to ICE and other DHS practices must be included before a deal is reached.