Trump-Thune SAVE Act Fight
Senate Republicans push back as Trump and Thune clash over the stalled SAVE Act.
20
Articles
17
Sources
25%
Analysis & opinion
The reporting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said July 23 that President Donald Trump’s “patience is running out” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Republicans over their failure to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act before the August recess. The bill, already passed by the House, would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections. Thune responded that anyone demanding action should “get on the phone and get the votes,” saying the chamber lacks enough support. Republican senators defended Thune, warning the public fight was undercutting the party’s agenda.
Analysis & opinion
Misplaced Thune BlameLeans Left
Trump’s push to pressure or blame John Thune over the stalled SAVE Act is misplaced. The bill lacks the Senate votes to pass, and the attacks on Thune look like scapegoating for a broader failure of Trump’s agenda.
Get tomorrow's edition
Every side, every morning — free in your inbox.


