Thune's shield against Trump
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is resisting pressure from President Donald Trump and some Republican senators to pass the SAVE America Act or end the filibuster by canceling the August Senate recess. Thune says there are not enough votes to pass the bill or change Senate rules, and many Republican senators support his leadership despite some frustration in the party.Key Facts
- President Trump wants the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act or end the filibuster before the August recess.
- John Thune says there are not enough votes to pass the bill or end the filibuster.
- Thune supports keeping the August recess unless a clear plan to pass the bill exists.
- Several Republican senators publicly back Thune’s leadership and say he is doing well.
- Seven senators want to delay the August recess to pass the SAVE Act.
- Trump has not asked for Thune to be removed as Senate Majority Leader.
- Senate leadership elections are secret ballots, giving senators privacy when voting.
- Some Republicans are frustrated but do not believe Thune’s position is in danger.
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