Trump Pressures Thune Over 60-Vote Election Bill as GOP Senators Rally Behind Leader
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Updated · ms.now · Jul 24
Trump Pressures Thune Over 60-Vote Election Bill as GOP Senators Rally Behind Leader
3 articles · Updated · ms.now · Jul 24
Summary
John Thune publicly snapped back after the White House said Trump’s “patience is running out,” telling critics to “get the votes” for the stalled SAVE America Act.
The clash escalated after Trump urged supporters in Georgia to “call John Thune,” blaming the Senate for blocking his top voting bill even though Republicans already concede it cannot pass.
60 votes are needed to advance the legislation under Senate rules, and Thune said Republicans have only 50, while Trump’s push to scrap the filibuster also lacks support.
GOP senators are now closing ranks around Thune, with John Cornyn warning the failed strategy is creating a “circular firing squad” inside the party.
Roughly 100 days before the midterms, the feud signals Trump is positioning Thune as a fallback target if Republicans suffer politically.