John Thune Scandals And Controversies: The Facts You Need To Know

Cataloguing controversies and scandals involving Sen. John Thune, who represents South Dakota in the U.S. Senate.

Comments On Assault Weapons

Following the mass shooting of young students in Uvalde, Texas, Thune said he opposed a ban on assault weapons, including the AR-15 rifle. Thune told a reporter that in his state, such weapons are needed to kill “varmints.”

Oliver Willis

One of the first political bloggers in the world, Oliver Willis has operated OliverWillis.com since 2000. Contributor at Media Matters for America and The American Independent. Follow on Twitter at @owillis. Full bio.