Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him
Summary
President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill after months of disagreements about legislative priorities. Senators hope the meeting will help unify the party before the upcoming midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump is attending a closed-door Senate GOP luncheon for the first time in over a year.
- Trump has pushed senators to support his voting bill requiring proof of citizenship, but it lacks enough votes to pass.
- He has blocked the confirmation of one of his own nominees and asked for funding for a White House project despite opposition.
- Trump endorsed challengers who defeated two incumbent GOP senators, John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy, who have since criticized him.
- Senators, including John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, want to focus on unity for the midterms.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has told Trump the voting bill is not realistic to pass.
- Trump wants to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, which includes strict voter ID rules and other provisions.
- The relationship between Trump and some Senate Republican leaders remains tense but professional.
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