Thursday, November 12, 2026

House Freedom Makes Demands & Thune Thinks He Did Nothing Wrong

The House Freedom Caucus called for an immediate recess of Congress to allow President Trump to make recess appointments due to perceived inaction in the Senate, particularly criticizing Senator John Thune's role.

• The House Freedom Caucus demands a recess so President Trump can make necessary appointments. They express frustration over inaction in Congress, especially from John Thune, suggesting he has done nothing substantial for two years.

• Eric Daugherty tweeted on November 11, 2026, advocating for a 10-day recess to approve as many appointments as possible, asserting there should be "NO EXCUSES" for the Senate's failure to act.

• John Thune, in his statements, maintains that he did not receive any criticism from senators and highlighted his view of the legislative accomplishments over two years, including surviving government shutdowns and enacting the Working Families Tax Cuts.

• Thune believes that economic issues like rising costs are influenced by external factors rather than his legislative performance.

• Critics argue that Thune's inaction is a serious problem, labeling it as malfeasance and lamenting his disconnection from public anger online. They express a desire for him to acknowledge his perceived failures and take more decisive actions.

The ongoing discourse highlights the tensions between the House Freedom Caucus's urgent calls for action and Thune's claims of achievements, amidst growing frustration over legislative inaction and public discontent.

https://fatelephant.com/2026/11/11/house-freedom-makes-demands-thune-thinks-he-did-nothing-wrong/ 

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