Trump Presses Thune

Trump urges Senate leaders to forgo recess and change rules to advance his agenda.

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Trump Calls on John Thune to Hold Senators in D.C. Until They Terminate the Filibuster

Summary

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President Donald Trump on Monday urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session through its planned August recess until the House-passed SAVE America Act clears the chamber, or to eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster. Thune rejected the push, saying Republicans lack the votes and that keeping senators in Washington would not change the bill’s prospects. Sen. Mike Lee said he would object to the five-week recess until the election bill passes, with Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody joining the pressure campaign. GOP leaders separately circulated talking points to discourage a conference revolt over the stalled measure.

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What the analysis & opinion pieces argue

Recess Showdown

Trump is escalating his fight with Senate Republicans as they prepare to leave Washington without advancing his priorities. The standoff with Thune over recess and the SAVE America Act is creating chaos and worsening tensions inside the party.

Impossible Demands

Trump’s push to eliminate the filibuster or force through the SAVE America Act is not realistically achievable in the Senate. Thune and other Republicans are facing the hard reality that the votes are not there, and Trump’s demands could derail the broader GOP agenda.

Pass SAVE Now

Republican leaders should stop stalling and act on the party’s priorities, especially the SAVE America Act. Thune’s resistance is a failure to deliver for Republican voters who want stronger election-integrity legislation.