Trump-Thune SAVE Act Fight

Senate Republicans push back as Trump and Thune clash over the stalled SAVE Act.

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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.

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Misplaced Thune Blame

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.