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Dismayed GOP laments Trump's new campaign against Senate leader: 'Just exhausting'

Thune defended his handling of the bill and urged Trump to focus on Democrats and persuadable Republicans.

Dismayed GOP laments Trump's new campaign against Senate leader: 'Just exhausting'
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Republican senators criticized President Donald Trump’s public pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the SAVE America Act. Thune responded that Trump should focus on Democrats and Republicans who might support the bill.

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Senate Majority Leader criticized by Trump over the SAVE America Act

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President pressuring Thune to advance the SAVE America Act

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Senator commenting on Trump’s demands of Thune

White House press secretary echoing Trump’s criticism of Thune

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator criticizing Trump’s expectations of Thune

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Thune Delays Advancement of the SAVE America Act

Outlets report pressure from Trump and the White House to advance the SAVE America Act, while Thune pushes back or delays action amid vote and funding constraints. Left-leaning outlets focus on Republican frustration with Trump’s pressure and Thune’s personal exchanges with him. Center outlets describe White House pressure and Thune’s challenge of securing enough votes. Right-leaning outlets mostly urge Thune to advance the act, while some stress funding priorities or vote constraints.

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