Episode
"We Need Procurement Reform": Sen. John Thune On Pentagon Readiness & Tariff Battle
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- Brian Kilmeade Show
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- Sep 1, 2026
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- 839
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Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions, the strategic use of tariffs, and the impact on American agricultural producers. Senator Thune also shares his concerns regarding recent Pentagon leadership shakeups, the urgent need for defense procurement reform, and the geopolitical battle for AI dominance against China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices