Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear Tuesday that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage, reiterating his skepticism about the bill's chances as President Trump threatens a legislative blockade until Congress approves the measure.
"There are no easy ways to do this," Thune told reporters Tuesday. "Believe me, we've examined all the options."
The legislation, which the House passed last month, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, along with photo ID to cast a ballot. But Mr. Trump has demanded that the legislation go farther and ban all mail-in ballots. He has also pushed to include restrictions on transgender athletes participating in women's sports and on gender-affirming surgeries for minors.
On Sunday, the president said in a post on Truth Social that he would not sign other legislation until the SAVE America Act is passed, saying it "supersedes everything else" and "must be done immediately." The White House clarified that he would make an exception for funding the Department of Homeland Security, which remains shut down.
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Tough luck Donny boy
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