Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Trump‑Thune feud threatens Republican agenda before 2024 midterms
Donald Trump wants a new law that would make people show ID to vote.
He says the Senate must get rid of a rule called the filibuster so the law can pass.
Senate leader John Thune says the rule can’t be removed because not enough Republicans agree.
This disagreement is stopping the law and other important bills.
Trump says he still has a good relationship with Thune, but he hasn’t decided if Thune is the right leader for the Senate.
Trump urges Senate Majority Leader John Thune to scrap the filibuster to pass the Save America Act voter‑ID bill.
Thune rejects filibuster removal, citing lack of Republican support and risk of backlash.
The dispute stalls the Save America Act and delays other Republican priorities such as government funding, sanctions, crypto, and college sports rules.
Trump’s allies, including Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott, pressure Thune to keep the Senate in session for the bill.
Trump publicly maintains a "good relationship" with Thune but has not decided if Thune is the right Senate leader.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and other Republican senators
- What
- A dispute over removing the Senate filibuster to pass the Save America Act voter‑ID bill
- When
- July 2024
- Where
- United States Senate, Washington D.C.
- Why
- Trump wants the bill passed; Thune fears political backlash and lack of support
- Key Players
- Donald Trump, John Thune
- Legislation
- Save America Act (voter ID bill)
- Filibuster Status
- Not removed; 60 votes needed
- Political Pressure
- Senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott
- Other Priorities Affected
- Government funding, sanctions, crypto bill, college sports rules