Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act President Trump’s allies are preparing to take control of the Senate floor this week in an effort to push the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act through, setting up a critical test for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), who faces pressure from Trump and the MAGA base to prolong the debate over voting reform. GOP senators are keeping their strategies private as they brace for a lengthy, potentially overnight session aimed at building momentum for the bill, which mandates documented proof of citizenship for voters. The measure already enjoys broad public support, with 71 percent of registered voters backing it according to a recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll of 1,999 respondents. Trump allies, frustrated by their inability to force Democrats into a talking filibuster to block the bill, are urging Thune to keep the measure on the floor as long as possible to force Democrats to defend their opposition. A Republican strategist, who supports a showdown with Democrats, described the goal as “exhausting Democrats, causing pain, and forcing a public and political process.” The strategist questioned whether the debate would escalate into a “fist fight” and how “bloody” Thune would make it. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), a leading proponent of the bill, echoed this sentiment, envisioning an epic floor fight akin to the two-month battle that preceded the Senate’s passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Lee emphasized the importance of maximizing debate time, recalling how the Senate stayed in session for 60 days during that historic fight. Lee, a close Trump ally, suggested the president will closely monitor the Senate debate, as Trump has pressured Thune to secure the bill’s passage before signing any legislation.#save_america_act #john_thune #trump_allies #maga_base #senate_majority_leader
