Trump calls on Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian to pass SAVE America Act
Trump called for the parliamentarian’s removal, arguing that her ruling obstructed the voting bill.

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- Source type — An established national news publisher, supporting a relatively strong baseline.
- Author attribution — The article identifies Alexander Bolton as its author.
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- Editorial standards — The text is a reported article with attributed statements, though the page itself provides limited information about corrections practices.
The article gives direct quotations, identifies the relevant Senate procedure, and reports the positions and actions of several senators. It offers limited response from the parliamentarian or opposing lawmakers and does not provide vote tallies or much additional context.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The report includes Trump’s argument, the parliamentarian’s procedural ruling, Thune’s objections, and Republican votes against the motions. It does not include a direct response from MacDonough or a broader account of arguments for and against the bill.
- Counterarguments presented — Thune’s concerns and the opposing Republican votes provide some counterpoint to Trump’s demand.
- Source diversity — The article relies heavily on quoted statements from Trump and Thune and provides no direct comment from MacDonough.
- Loaded language — Inflammatory language appears in Trump’s attributed posts rather than in the reporter’s narration.
- Omitted context — The article gives a brief explanation of the Byrd Rule but little detail about competing arguments over the bill.
The article reports Trump’s criticism and Thune’s prior resistance in largely descriptive language, without adopting either position. Its selection of quotes and procedural context does not establish a discernible partisan lean.
- Language tone — Mostly neutral reporting language; charged phrasing appears in attributed quotations.
- Source selection — Includes Trump’s demand and Thune’s earlier response, as well as the actions of senators who opposed the motions.
- Framing — Frames the story around Trump’s call and the Senate’s procedural response without endorsing either.
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Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to remove the Senate parliamentarian so Republicans could advance the SAVE America Act. The article describes the parliamentarian’s ruling against including the bill in budget reconciliation and earlier resistance from some Republicans to Trump’s demands.
Trump called on Thune to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, arguing that she was blocking passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot. MacDonough ruled that the measure did not comply with the Byrd Rule for legislation included in budget reconciliation. Motions by Republican senators Lindsey Graham and Mike Lee to proceed despite the budgetary objections fell short of the votes needed.
The article says Thune has repeatedly resisted Trump’s earlier calls to replace the parliamentarian. Thune previously warned that doing so could make Senate management harder, as some Republicans viewed it as damaging to the Senate’s traditions. Trump also criticized MacDonough’s past appointment and former majority leader Mitch McConnell’s decision to keep her in the role.
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SWIPE →President urging Thune to fire the Senate parliamentarian
Senate Majority Leader whom Trump urged to remove the parliamentarian
Thune's version of this story ↗Senator who sought 60 votes to waive budgetary objections
Senator who voted against Graham’s motion
Former Senate majority leader criticized by Trump for leaving MacDonough in place
Senator who voted against Graham’s motion
Senator who voted against Graham’s motion
Senator who sought 60 votes to waive budgetary objections
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13 OUTLETSTrump endorsed Susan Collins for reelection and criticized her Democratic challenger, Graham Platner. Left-leaning outlets instead focus on Trump joining Lindsey Graham’s tele-rally before the South Carolina Republican primary, presenting it as an effort to help Graham amid uncertain polling. Center outlets examine whether Trump’s support helps Collins or undermines her claim to independence from him. Right-leaning outlets foreground the endorsement and his criticism of Platner, with RedState also presenting the race as consequential for Senate control.
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