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Trump's 'patience is running out' with Thune over SAVE Act, Leavitt says

Trump pressed Thune and Senate Republicans to advance the election bill and called for ending the filibuster.

Trump's 'patience is running out' with Thune over SAVE Act, Leavitt says
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The White House publicly pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to advance the SAVE America Act, while Thune and Republican senators disputed whether it could pass. President Donald Trump also urged Senate Republicans to end the filibuster and move the bill.

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President urging Senate Republicans to advance the SAVE America Act and end the filibuster

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader responding to White House pressure to advance the SAVE America Act

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Thom Tillis
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North Carolina senator defending Thune and questioning whether the bill could be implemented in time

White House press secretary conveying Trump’s frustration with Thune

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator defending Thune and criticizing the push for the election bill

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Trump Presses Senate Republicans to Advance SAVE America Act

Outlets agree that Trump and the White House pressed Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader John Thune, to advance the SAVE America Act. Thune and other Republicans disputed whether the bill had enough support to pass. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Republican pushback and the bill’s Senate obstacles, portraying Trump’s pressure as a source of GOP frustration. Center outlets focus on the pressure and the dispute over Senate support, with one article also noting Trump’s call to end the filibuster. Right-leaning outlets focus instead on Trump’s endorsement in a South Carolina Senate primary and other candidates entering the race.

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