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Thune says Trump relationship still 'strong' despite SAVE spat
Thune manages GOP divisions over the SAVE America Act with private talks and Senate debate despite Trump's pressure to end the 60-vote filibuster, White House calls bill hugely popular.
- On Monday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune insisted his relationship with President Donald Trump remains "strong" despite ongoing disagreements over the SAVE America Act.
- Trump has pressured Thune to advance the SAVE America Act by eliminating the 60-vote filibuster threshold, but Thune argues Republicans lack the necessary votes to change Senate rules.
- Facing a 53-seat majority, Thune told the Washington Examiner he cannot guarantee passage, noting "but we have a different process for how to get there" in the Senate.
- To manage GOP divisions, Thune initiated extended debate on the legislation while White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson called it "the single most important piece of legislation that Congress could pass."
- Beyond the voting bill, the two leaders recently collaborated to confirm Trump officials and address TSA funding lapses, with Thune maintaining they "sort of need each other" to achieve Republican objectives.
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John Thune Claims His Relationship With Trump Is Still ‘Strong’ After Tense Spat Over TSA Funding
John Thune Claims His Relationship With Trump Is Still ‘Strong’ After Tense Spat Over TSA Funding Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) claimed he and President Donald Trump are still on good terms on Monday after a tense exchange regarding TSA funding.
Thune says Trump relationship still 'strong' despite SAVE spat
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is taking a long view of his relationship with President Donald Trump, telling the Washington Examiner that he won’t let a disagreement over the filibuster spoil what has so far been a constructive partnership.
·Washington, United States
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Right
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