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

Thune pushed back on the White House’s criticism and said the votes to pass the election bill were not available.

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

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

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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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White House Presses Thune to Advance SAVE America Act

The White House pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to advance the SAVE America Act. Thune pushed back, saying supporters needed to secure enough votes. Center outlets frame the story as a dispute over Senate support and vote prospects, with Thune urging the administration to help secure votes. Left-leaning outlets stress the bill’s dim Senate prospects and potential burdens on voters.

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