Trump questions Thune's leadership as SAVE America Act stalls
For months, President Donald Trump has fixated on one legislative priority. Now, its repeated failure may be costing Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., the president's support.Trump has badgered Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, his missing legislative crown jewel, turning support for the bill into a loyalty test.Thune has become the target for those irritated that the bill hasn’t moved in the Senate.
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President Donald Trump has criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune because the SAVE America Act has not passed. For months Trump pushed Republicans to support the bill as a loyalty test. Thune avoided criticism earlier, but now Trump's frustration is growing.
Why it matters
The disagreement shows tension within the Republican Party over legislative priorities. It could affect future cooperation on Trump's agenda.
- What is the SAVE America Act?
- It is Trump's key legislative goal that he wants Republicans to pass.
- Why is Trump upset with Thune?
- Trump believes Thune has not done enough to move the SAVE America Act forward in the Senate.
- How has Trump's attitude toward Thune changed?
- He previously spared Thune criticism but now openly questions his leadership.
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