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

On October 11, 2026, during an interview with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso discussed the upcoming midterm elections. He expressed optimism about the Republican party's chances of picking up seats in several battleground states, citing corruption and extremism in the Democratic candidates. Barrasso highlighted the case of a Michigan Senate candidate who struggled to answer a basic question about Iran's threat to the United States, contrasting this with the Republican candidate's more measured response.

He criticized Democrats for opposing lower fuel prices, pointing to recent actions in California and the Democrats' opposition to fossil fuels. Barrasso also addressed the President's recent decision to import Russian diesel fuel, stating that while he agreed on the need to lower energy prices, the Democrats were blocking efforts to produce more American energy. He emphasized that the war in Ukraine and lower energy prices were the President's priorities and that long-term solutions required American energy production.