Challenges in the Life of John Thune in a Detailed Timeline
Life is full of challenges, and John Thune faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
John Thune is the senior United States Senator from South Dakota, serving since 2005. A Republican, he assumed the roles of Senate Majority Leader and Senate Republican Leader in January 2025. He is currently serving his fourth term in the Senate. Thune has also been the dean of South Dakota's congressional delegation since 2015.
May 1996: Hillard leading Thune
In May 1996, a poll showed Hillard leading Thune by a margin of 69%-15%.
December 2020: Thune Opposes Challenging 2020 Election Results
In December 2020, John Thune voiced his opposition to any further efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results, predicting that such attempts would fail in the Senate. This stance drew criticism from then-President Donald Trump.
January 6, 2021: Thune Denounces Trump's Role in January 6th Riot
On January 6, 2021, John Thune "directly denounced Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election and his role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. He called his involvement and that of the rioters 'inexcusable'".
2022: Trump Calls on Noem to Challenge Thune
In 2022, Donald Trump, publicly called on South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to challenge John Thune in a 2022 U.S. Senate primary because he opposed any further efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results.
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