Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026

Key Points:

• Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso criticized Democratic Senate candidates as extreme and causing the party to shift too far left, emphasizing Republican "common sense" values in contrast.
• Barrasso expressed optimism about Republican opportunities in key battleground states like New Hampshire, Michigan, and Minnesota, highlighting concerns over Democratic corruption and extreme positions on foreign policy.
• On energy policy, Barrasso defended President Trump's decision to import Russian diesel fuel to lower domestic prices, arguing Democrats block American energy production and prefer high fuel costs.
• Barrasso acknowledged ongoing investigations into U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid ethics concerns, stating the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will exercise oversight.
• He criticized Democrats for blocking the National Defense Authorization Act and described their platform as supporting defunding the military and law enforcement, raising taxes, and liberal immigration policies.