President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on lawmakers in Washington, warning that he may halt the progress of federal legislation unless the Senate approves a controversial election reform measure known as the SAVE Act voter ID bill.
In a message shared Sunday morning on his Truth Social platform, the president said he would refuse to sign any other legislation into law until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act — and insisted that lawmakers adopt the full version of the proposal rather than a diluted compromise.
“I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION – GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY – ILLNESS, DISABILITY…,” the president wrote in his Sunday morning Truth Truth Social post.
The bill, which would tighten federal election rules by requiring proof of citizenship and stricter voter identification standards, has become a key priority for the White House and many Republican lawmakers as the country approaches upcoming midterm elections.
Trump has also urged John Thune, the Senate majority leader from South Dakota, to use an aggressive legislative tactic to push the bill through the chamber. Specifically, the president wants Senate Republicans to deploy a “talking filibuster,” a maneuver that would force Democrats to remain on the Senate floor speaking continuously if they wish to delay the legislation.
Under that strategy, once opposing lawmakers relinquish the floor, Republicans could potentially bypass the traditional 60-vote threshold needed to advance most legislation and instead pass the bill with a simple majority of 51 votes.
Trump praised conservative activist Scott Pressler for advocating the tactic during a television appearance and renewed his call for Senate leaders to prioritize the bill immediately.
“Great Job by hard working Scott Pressler on Fox & Friends talking about using the Filibuster, or Talking Filibuster, in order to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, an 88% issue with ALL VOTERS,” the president wrote, referring to the conservative activist.
“It must be done immediately. It supersedes everything else. MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE,” he continued.
The SAVE Act has already cleared the House of Representatives multiple times over the past several years, most recently gaining approval earlier this year with strong backing from Republican lawmakers. Supporters argue the legislation would strengthen election security and restore public confidence in voting systems by ensuring that only eligible U.S. citizens can cast ballots.
Democrats, however, have strongly criticized the proposal. Opponents warn the requirements could create new barriers for legitimate voters, particularly individuals who may have difficulty obtaining or presenting citizenship documentation during the registration process.
For now, the bill’s future remains uncertain in the Senate. Thune, who campaigned for the majority leader position with a promise to maintain the chamber’s traditional 60-vote legislative threshold, has not indicated any willingness to change course despite mounting pressure from the president and some Republican allies.
The standoff highlights the intensifying political battle over election laws and voting requirements as the next national election cycle approaches.
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