Donald Trump's Patience with Senator John Thune is Reportedly Running Out
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has warned that Senate Majority Leader John Thune's inability to advance President Donald Trump's voting overhaul legislation is testing the president's patience. At a briefing on Thursday, Leavitt stated that Trump's patience with Thune is wearing thin as Republicans struggle to move the SAVE America Act forward before the August recess.
The president has been vocal about his frustration with the stalled legislation, taking to social media and rallies to express his discontent. On Wednesday, Trump said, "The Senate is a place you send things when you want them to die," and urged Thune to eliminate the filibuster to move the bill forward. However, Thune has repeatedly stated that he lacks the votes to do so.
In response to Leavitt's comments, Thune suggested that the White House should focus on securing votes from Democrats and wavering Republicans rather than "pointing fingers" at his party. The House has passed a reconciliation bill that includes $10 billion to incentivize states to adopt parts of Trump's voting overhaul, but the bill is unlikely to meet the Senate's parliamentary standards.
Trump's voting overhaul aims to add proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements to voting, as well as reduce mail voting across the country. Leavitt emphasized that the president wants to see as much of the SAVE America Act passed as possible by the August recess, citing public support for the bill. The Senate's failure to act on the legislation has sparked a public feud between Trump and Thune, with the president's patience wearing thin.
The president has been vocal about his frustration with the stalled legislation, taking to social media and rallies to express his discontent. On Wednesday, Trump said, "The Senate is a place you send things when you want them to die," and urged Thune to eliminate the filibuster to move the bill forward. However, Thune has repeatedly stated that he lacks the votes to do so.
In response to Leavitt's comments, Thune suggested that the White House should focus on securing votes from Democrats and wavering Republicans rather than "pointing fingers" at his party. The House has passed a reconciliation bill that includes $10 billion to incentivize states to adopt parts of Trump's voting overhaul, but the bill is unlikely to meet the Senate's parliamentary standards.
Trump's voting overhaul aims to add proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements to voting, as well as reduce mail voting across the country. Leavitt emphasized that the president wants to see as much of the SAVE America Act passed as possible by the August recess, citing public support for the bill. The Senate's failure to act on the legislation has sparked a public feud between Trump and Thune, with the president's patience wearing thin.
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