Trump Patience With Thune on Save Act Reported

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump’s patience with Senate Majority Leader John Thune is running out over the stalled SAVE America Act, which includes voter ID and proof of citizenship provisions. Thune, defending the Senate’s position, suggested Leavitt or others should pick up the phone to secure votes and argued that the hurdle is the filibuster, not Republican reluctance. Trump has publicly urged supporters to pressure Thune to pass the act, telling audiences at rallies that the Senate is blocking what voters want and highlighting the August recess as a deadline. Within the party, support for breaking the filibuster remains mixed as lawmakers weigh the act against procedural realities. The White House contends the House has acted and the Senate must do its job while negotiations continue on funding and government operations beyond September. The coverage across outlets reinforces a narrative of intra-party tension over election-related reforms and the administration’s push to move the legislation forward.