Trump ‘disappointed’ with Thune for inaction on filibuster and SAVE America Act
Former President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Senate Majority Leader John Thune for not eliminating the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act. Trump advocated for voter ID requirements, proof of citizenship for voter registration, and restrictions on mail-in voting. He warned that Democrats would eliminate the filibuster if given the chance.
- ▪Donald Trump criticized John Thune for not ending the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate.
- ▪Trump called for the passage of the SAVE America Act, which requires voter ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote.
- ▪He claimed widespread cheating occurs with mail-in voting and argued it should only be available to the military and certain voters.
- ▪Trump urged Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster, warning Democrats would do so if they regained power.
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President Donald Trump voiced displeasure with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Tuesday for refusing to eliminate the 60-vote filibuster threshold and pass the SAVE America Act. Trump was asked by the press about Thune and the voter ID bill during an Oval Office event where he restored the Presidential Fitness Test for students. Recommended Stories Trump jokes he works out ‘about one minute a day max’ Freedom 250 to host faith-focused ‘Rededicate 250’ event on National Mall Trump claims Iran’s leaders told him their country has ‘no chance’ of winning the war “I’m disappointed. I like John a lot, but there’s a couple of Republicans that are foolish people,” Trump told reporters when asked about Senate leadership.
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