Conservative Americans Do Not Want John Thune as Our Minority Leader. He Must Go.

WASHINGTON — John Thune wants another term leading Senate Republicans. But after a devastating national election defeat, a growing number of conservatives are questioning whether the party can afford another two years under the same leadership.

The frustration is no longer confined to social media.

On November 9, the House Freedom Caucus sent an official letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune demanding immediate action on unfinished Republican priorities.

The message is unmistakable: Republicans must deliver before January 3, 2027.

🔥🚨 HOLY CRAP! — Speaker Mike Johnson reveals there are OVER 700+ pieces of legislation waiting for the SENATE TO VOTE ON THEM. SEN. JOHN THUNE IS A FAILURE! "In the 119th Congress, the House Republicans led in the majority. We have passed 1,000 measures out of the House." "Almost 700 of them are STACKED UP in the hopper in the Senate right now. WHY?" "The House has been one of the most productive chambers and most productive houses in the history of the institution, certainly in the modern era, but the Senate BLOCKED it all."

— The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) November 10, 2026

Thune Faces a Conservative Revolt

Republicans entered the 119th Congress controlling the House, Senate, and White House. Yet numerous conservative priorities remain unfinished.

Now the party has lost both congressional majorities.

Several Republican senators, including Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, and Rick Scott, have questioned the timing of the leadership election, with calls to delay the vote until the party examines its losses.

Thune is seeking the minority-leader position without a declared challenger.

Why should Republican senators renew his leadership before examining why so much of their agenda remains unfinished?

The Freedom Caucus has supplied a concrete test.

The Senate needs to do what YOU do every day — work. WATCH ⬇️ https://t.co/FBaLBqzXF4

— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) November 10, 2026

The Freedom Caucus Demands Action Now

Its November 9 letter identifies eight principal objectives, covering the following priorities:

1. Require voter identification in federal elections.

2. Codify Trump's border-security policies.

3. Pass legislation restricting sanctuary-city policies.

4. Cut at least $1 trillion in federal spending.

5. Expand tax relief for American families.

6. Expand Health Savings Accounts.

7. Fund military modernization.

8. Hold annual government spending at current levels.

9. Expand American energy production through permitting reform.

10. Ban congressional stock trading, with restrictions extending to other federal branches.

11. Advance congressional term limits.

12. Reform federal spending programs and oppose wasteful appropriations.

13. Protect Americans' privacy by opposing surveillance-related mandates in expiring programs.

14. Confirm as many Trump presidential nominees as possible.

These are components of the caucus's eight-point agenda, not 14 separately introduced bills.

House Freedom Caucus Drops Massive Lame-Duck Agenda, DEMANDS Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Leader John Thune Take Action Before Republicans Lose the House Majority The roadmap includes: -Require voter ID in federal elections -Codify Trump’s border security policies -Ban sanctuary cities -$1 TRILLION in spending cuts -Tax relief for American families -Expand Health Savings Accounts -Fund military modernization -Freeze government spending -Expand American energy production -Ban congressional stock trading -Pass congressional term limits -Reform federal spending programs -Protect Americans’ privacy -Confirm Trump’s presidential nominees The Freedom Caucus is demanding Republicans remain in Washington until the agenda is completed. This is the way to earn back trust with the American people. Get it done.

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 9, 2026

No More Excuses

The Freedom Caucus wants Republicans to remain in Washington until their legislative objectives are completed.

Its members argue that the party cannot spend another two years campaigning on promises it failed to deliver while controlling Congress.

The Senate's filibuster remains a genuine obstacle for ordinary legislation, but budget reconciliation provides a separate pathway for qualifying fiscal measures.

Thune cannot guarantee every proposal will pass. He can, however, be held accountable for scheduling, negotiating, and explaining which priorities receive a vote.

A Leadership Decision Republicans Cannot Ignore

The next Congress begins January 3, with Democrats assuming control.

That leaves Republicans a narrow opportunity to advance legislation and confirm outstanding nominees.

The Freedom Caucus has presented its roadmap. Speaker Johnson has expressed willingness to keep the House working.

Now Senate Republicans must decide whether John Thune has demonstrated the leadership necessary to finish the job—or whether the party needs a different direction.

The promises were made. The clock is running. The voters deserve results.