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Updated: Mar 30, 2026 – 42 episodes
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“… us. They're sabotaging us. What good are the Republicans? There is a great article from Miranda Devine in the New York Post. Senator Majority Leader John Thune hightailed it out of D.C. on Friday morning, hours after caving to Democrat demands to defund ICE and border enforcement, at least for the time being. There's nothing more infuriating to a frustrated air traveler delayed hours by Democrat shutdowns than to see senators strolling smugly with VIP escorts through the airport. The worst offender last week was John Thune who hightailed it out of D Friday morning hours after stitching up a deal …”
“he he left in the middle of the night they knew it would not pass in the house they knew I swear to you, these guys are sabotaging us. They're sabotaging us. What good are the Republicans? There is a great article from Miranda Devine in the New York Post. Senator Majority Leader John Thune hightailed it out of D.C. on Friday morning, hours after caving to Democrat demands to defund ICE and border enforcement, at least for the time being. There's nothing more infuriating to a frustrated air traveler delayed hours by Democrat shutdowns than to see senators strolling smugly with VIP escorts through the airport. The worst offender last week was John Thune who hightailed it out of D Friday morning hours after stitching up a deal caving to Democrat demands Elements of the Department of Homeland Security were funded in the big beautiful bill last year But Thune's deal freezes out immigration enforcement and border security functions that are all too important as we go into war with the world's largest sponsor of Islamic terrorism. Wait a minute. His deal freezes out immigration …”
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Senator John Thune's hasty exit from Washington after conceding to Democrat demands has sparked outrage. Critics argue that this behavior exemplifies a larger issue of government inaction, where lawmakers prioritize vacations over crucial legislative duties—especially on immigration enforcement. The President is now being urged to call Congress back to work, highlighting the frustration of citizens witnessing this lack of accountability.
“… in Washington. It takes a crisis or it takes somebody think they going to get thrown under the bus until any action takes place Do you think Thune will do anything just because Mike Davis and Steve Bannon at the war room are yelling at him Or is it going to take somebody to say, look, let's move on this guy? Yeah, that's a very good question. This is a crucial test of John Thune's leadership. Nice guys finish last. Let's deliver results for the American people. okay hang on we're gonna take a short commercial break the vice or is with us um birch gold now more than ever commodity markets …”
“… because we're going to talk about the Wednesday 14th Amendment debate at the Supreme Court on birthright citizenship. Do you think you could do that, Mike, unless Dune thinks his job's in jeopardy? I mean, is he going to do it? And it's like everything in Washington. It takes a crisis or it takes somebody think they going to get thrown under the bus until any action takes place Do you think Thune will do anything just because Mike Davis and Steve Bannon at the war room are yelling at him Or is it going to take somebody to say, look, let's move on this guy? Yeah, that's a very good question. This is a crucial test of John Thune's leadership. Nice guys finish last. Let's deliver results for the American people. okay hang on we're gonna take a short commercial break the vice or is with us um birch gold now more than ever commodity markets are bouncing around everywhere it's a rumor out there in the market that russia is prepared to take uh payment for all in dollars and not do it with the chinese one or other currencies trying the bricks nations up in arms find out what all that means birchgold.com promo code bannon end of the dollar empire check it out today if you're 65 or already …”
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The Senate is risking its majority by ignoring the crucial leadership test posed by Donald Trump's birthright citizenship debate. As senators face pressure to act, the stakes are high—failure to respond could cost them their hard-won position. This moment reveals whether leaders like John Thune can deliver results or will continue to falter under pressure.
“Thune basically bolted out of town. We'll have something on that in just a second. But here's a little bit more from Randy Fein talking about how the Senate Republicans are so weak that basically the House Republicans are going to have to be a little bit stronger. Let's also talk a little bit about this video you posted of Senate Leader Thune at the airport leaving. You can see him here. Do you expect Thune and the other leaders to come back? Well, …”
“Thune basically bolted out of town. We'll have something on that in just a second. But here's a little bit more from Randy Fein talking about how the Senate Republicans are so weak that basically the House Republicans are going to have to be a little bit stronger. Let's also talk a little bit about this video you posted of Senate Leader Thune at the airport leaving. You can see him here. Do you expect Thune and the other leaders to come back? Well, that's going to be up to them. I expect in the next couple of hours, the House is going to pass a bill that's going to fund all of the government for the next eight weeks. On Monday, they could do it. Another one of their no-one-works sessions like they did last night. Make a unanimous consent like they did last night. and they can pass our bill …”
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Senate Republicans are criticized for prioritizing vacations over urgent government funding, leaving House Republicans to take the lead. As the House prepares to pass a short-term funding bill, the narrative reveals a disconnect in political responsibility among Senate leaders. This situation highlights the ongoing struggle within the party and the differing levels of commitment to their duties.
“… Republicans in the White House to come on board for what they consider to be non-negotiables. Though I should say that Senate Majority Leader John Thune last week said that the time for negotiating over these is over. Democrats should have taken what was on the table, that they were not going to ever get some of these things. And so it's unclear now, even with this funding fight still ongoing, whether this reform conversation will come back into being or Congress is going to be entering a midterm cycle with no changes having been initiated.”
“… operations in so-called sensitive places like hospitals and schools. But the White House has really pushed back on other changes, the requiring judicial warrants to enter homes and businesses, the banning of masks. And Democrats had really yet to convince Republicans in the White House to come on board for what they consider to be non-negotiables. Though I should say that Senate Majority Leader John Thune last week said that the time for negotiating over these is over. Democrats should have taken what was on the table, that they were not going to ever get some of these things. And so it's unclear now, even with this funding fight still ongoing, whether this reform conversation will come back into being or Congress is going to be entering a midterm cycle with no changes having been initiated.”
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As TSA lines disappear, voters may forget the funding standoff that caused them. Historical patterns suggest that major events, like conflicts abroad, overshadow domestic issues, leaving voters less likely to hold Congress accountable. This could spell trouble for Democrats, especially as key reforms on immigration enforcement slip from public memory.
“… base and pressure Republican senators to vote in favor of the measure In order to get his wish list Trump has called for Senate Majority Leader John Thune a Republican of South Dakota to get rid of the filibuster enabling Senate Republicans to push through whatever they want without any Democratic votes, as the Republican majority in the House can do. Yesterday, Trump posted, When is enough enough for our Republican senators? There comes a time when you must do what should have been done a long time ago, and something which the lunatic Democrats will do on day one if they ever get the chance. …”
“… as 14 percent. The Brennan Center estimates that the Save America Act would kick at least 21 million Americans off voting lists. To that legislation, Trump has also added provisions targeting transgender Americans apparently to appeal to his faltering base and pressure Republican senators to vote in favor of the measure In order to get his wish list Trump has called for Senate Majority Leader John Thune a Republican of South Dakota to get rid of the filibuster enabling Senate Republicans to push through whatever they want without any Democratic votes, as the Republican majority in the House can do. Yesterday, Trump posted, When is enough enough for our Republican senators? There comes a time when you must do what should have been done a long time ago, and something which the lunatic Democrats will do on day one if they ever get the chance. Terminate the filibuster and get our airports and everything else moving again. Also, add the complete all five items Save America Act items. Go for the gold. President DJT. Meanwhile, some TSA agents, unpaid for over a month, began to quit. Others called in sick, and lines in airports began to grow longer and slower. So, apparently on a whim designed …”
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The political stalemate over DHS funding is exacerbated by Trump's demands for controversial voting legislation, complicating efforts to resolve airport disruptions.
“what do you think ought to happen with John Thune? Has John Thune delivered for President Trump's agenda? He's the leader of the Senate. What should happen with John Thune? He hasn't delivered anything. No ICE funding, no customs and borders, so we don't have the secure border. I probably got to send the National Guard down there or the great Border Patrol works without pay. and supposedly, theoretically, they've got pay from the original big, beautiful bill, but there's a big argument, can …”
“what do you think ought to happen with John Thune? Has John Thune delivered for President Trump's agenda? He's the leader of the Senate. What should happen with John Thune? He hasn't delivered anything. No ICE funding, no customs and borders, so we don't have the secure border. I probably got to send the National Guard down there or the great Border Patrol works without pay. and supposedly, theoretically, they've got pay from the original big, beautiful bill, but there's a big argument, can you actually use that cash? But he walked away from President Trump's number one priority, which is the Save America Act. So, on a show of hands, how many believe John Thune should be removed as the leader? We've got to, when they get back, we're going to get all over the Senate about doing this. Neil, stick around at the White House. We're going to …”
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John Thune, the Senate leader, is under fire for not delivering on key elements of President Trump's agenda, particularly the Save America Act. Critics argue that without proper funding for border security, the National Guard may be deployed, showing a significant leadership failure. Meanwhile, escalating tensions with Iran suggest that military action might be the only option left, as negotiations have proven ineffective.
“Here was me on November 7th, 2024. I tried. There are three people running for it. Cornyn, Thune, Scott. Of those three, no matter what you think of Rick Scott, Cornyn and Thune are an unmitigated disaster in every way. If John Cornyn or John Thune take over the Senate majority leader position, then congratulations, Mitch McConnell didn't retire. He just got younger. It's a continuation of everything that has frustrated you, everything that has kneecapped our movement. The Mitch McConnells who get up after the Uvalde school shooting and …”
“Here was me on November 7th, 2024. I tried. There are three people running for it. Cornyn, Thune, Scott. Of those three, no matter what you think of Rick Scott, Cornyn and Thune are an unmitigated disaster in every way. If John Cornyn or John Thune take over the Senate majority leader position, then congratulations, Mitch McConnell didn't retire. He just got younger. It's a continuation of everything that has frustrated you, everything that has kneecapped our movement. The Mitch McConnells who get up after the Uvalde school shooting and talk about how we need gun control. Wow, we really need to work with our friends across the aisle. You think those days are done? If it's John Thune or John Cornyn, John Cornyn's the one he got to help him do it. John Cornyn's the one who worked with Democrats to pass gun control in the wake of a mass shooting. If it's Cornyn or Thune, it's a …”
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If John Cornyn or John Thune become Senate majority leader, it's a continuation of the frustrating status quo, akin to Mitch McConnell's leadership. Their past actions, like supporting gun control after tragedies, signal a troubling future for conservative values. In contrast, Rick Scott, despite his flaws, offers a glimmer of hope for a different direction.
“And that means Thune has to do something. And when he does what we're asking, I think he deserves the credit for doing that. It doesn't mean we don't keep an eye on it, but that's what's happening. So right now they're just basically filling time and they're giving some speeches and people are flying into D.C. And both sides, Republicans and Democrats, are behind the scenes counting how many senators are in so they know how many people are present to vote. And …”
“And that means Thune has to do something. And when he does what we're asking, I think he deserves the credit for doing that. It doesn't mean we don't keep an eye on it, but that's what's happening. So right now they're just basically filling time and they're giving some speeches and people are flying into D.C. And both sides, Republicans and Democrats, are behind the scenes counting how many senators are in so they know how many people are present to vote. And that's part of what's going on. At some point, it should be later today. It could be tomorrow, but it should be today. Senator Thune is going to proceed to begin. on the language that he, how I had that up, he's going to use is that he's going to say that there is a motion to lay before the Senate a message from the House. That's when we know he's …”
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Senator Thune's upcoming motions could determine the fate of the Save America Act, with both parties counting votes behind the scenes. The process involves multiple layers of motions, akin to a cartoon character falling onto sheets, each designed to protect the main legislative goal. The outcome hinges on whether they can effectively legislate or if the bill gets tabled and disappears.
“… of that. It's people that have been at the forefront of this fight for decades. So do you have any sense of with either Mark Wayne Mullins or what Thune? Because Thune is weak. He's just weak. You see this. There's no the only time he has any urgency, Neil, is when the president of the United States gets on the phone with him and said, look, man, you're supposed to be a leader. Where are the votes? and then it's a little bit of energy, but it's all performative just to get President Trump off his back. You know why? Because like Tommy Tuberville told us, and you said the other day, they don't …”
“… 100,000 years. We have to do it now, now, now. This is why I'm so supportive of what Mike Allen, the team, has pulled together on the mass deportation coalition. If you look at the who's who, that's, you know, the Rosemary Jenks, everybody's in back of that. It's people that have been at the forefront of this fight for decades. So do you have any sense of with either Mark Wayne Mullins or what Thune? Because Thune is weak. He's just weak. You see this. There's no the only time he has any urgency, Neil, is when the president of the United States gets on the phone with him and said, look, man, you're supposed to be a leader. Where are the votes? and then it's a little bit of energy, but it's all performative just to get President Trump off his back. You know why? Because like Tommy Tuberville told us, and you said the other day, they don't actually want this. They don't really want the SAVE Act. They don't think Trump, the election was stolen in 2020, or if it was, they just want to, you know, let's move on. It's too hard to go, you know, go back and do. This is the Kemp, Thune, McConnell, Republican controlled opposition that got us in the mess we're in by just letting the radical …”
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Thune's lack of urgency in addressing immigration reform has drawn sharp criticism, with claims that he only acts when pressured by Trump. This weak leadership is seen as a failure to stand up against Democrats, risking vital reforms like mass deportations. The ongoing struggle reveals a deeper conflict within Republican ranks over how to tackle immigration policy effectively.
“… can't show ID. They just got here from the freaking Congo. They don't have any ID. So, obviously the SAVE Act is going to pass, right? Well, no. John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, came out yesterday and he said as much. And so that debate will happen. But, like I said, I can guarantee the debate. I can guarantee a vote. I just can't guarantee an outcome. We don't have the votes either to proceed, get on a talking filibuster nor to sustain one if we got on it. But that's just a function of math. And there isn't anything I can do about that. I mean, I understand the President's got a passion to see …”
“… anymore you're not registered here you're not on the rolls a little too on the nose isn't it kind of gives the game away i mean you just came right out and Senate. You're going to kick our voters off the voter rolls if you have to show ID. Our people can't show ID. They just got here from the freaking Congo. They don't have any ID. So, obviously the SAVE Act is going to pass, right? Well, no. John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, came out yesterday and he said as much. And so that debate will happen. But, like I said, I can guarantee the debate. I can guarantee a vote. I just can't guarantee an outcome. We don't have the votes either to proceed, get on a talking filibuster nor to sustain one if we got on it. But that's just a function of math. And there isn't anything I can do about that. I mean, I understand the President's got a passion to see this issue addressed, as we all do. Does he understand that, though? Well, we've conveyed that to him, but we'll continue to make that argument because I think it's important that everybody understand that this really is about it's about the votes, it's about the math. And for better or worse, I'm the one who has to be the clear-eyed realist about …”
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The SAVE Act is overwhelmingly supported by the American public, including independents, and Democrats are at risk of losing elections if they oppose it.
“… like now he has really recommitted to this idea that like, no, this has to go through the Senate. I'm going to re-establish my full court press on John Thune and the Republicans over there and really get them to try as hard as I can to get them to throw out this filibuster and pass this thing.”
“… of a weird new swerve where like instead of that being the strategy now apparently he has, I don't know what, who told him what that has changed his mind on this. Maybe he was just watching Scott Pressler on Fox and Friends, who knows. But it seems like now he has really recommitted to this idea that like, no, this has to go through the Senate. I'm going to re-establish my full court press on John Thune and the Republicans over there and really get them to try as hard as I can to get them to throw out this filibuster and pass this thing.”
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Trump has pivoted back to pushing for the SAVE America Act, the most stringent national voter ID bill, after previously indicating he might resort to executive orders. This bill requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, which critics argue could disenfranchise legal voters. The shift comes as he pressures Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass this controversial legislation.
“The president also indicated that his endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will hinge on the legislation Trump has pushed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to invoke the talking filibuster which would force Democrats to speak continuously on the Senate floor to delay the bill in an effort to overcome Democratic opposition Theoretically, once Democrats cede the floor, Republicans could pass the measure with 51 votes. However, Thune has said that he would not use such a procedure, which he …”
“The president also indicated that his endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will hinge on the legislation Trump has pushed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to invoke the talking filibuster which would force Democrats to speak continuously on the Senate floor to delay the bill in an effort to overcome Democratic opposition Theoretically, once Democrats cede the floor, Republicans could pass the measure with 51 votes. However, Thune has said that he would not use such a procedure, which he previously said is much more complicated and risky than people are assuming at the moment. So. The Senate takes us up today and that's already happening as I'm as I'm talking at this point, Thune says that he will not abolish the filibuster or implement the talking filibuster. And in fact, he said the measure is is unlikely to pass, but it will be good to …”
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Republicans have the power to pass the SAVE Act, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune is hesitant to use the talking filibuster, claiming it's too risky. This hesitation could lead to symbolic gestures rather than real action, leaving the party with no excuse if they fail to act. The American people support voter ID laws, and the average citizen won't care about the filibuster tactics—it's time for decisive action.
“nobody on Capitol Hill but John Fetterman supports the Iranian mission meaning whatever percentage of Democrats your Democrat party is giving you a giant middle finger. All right? Here's another thing. This is, well, as far as, like, illegal immigration is concerned, most people prefer that illegals are deported from the country. No Democrats in Congress support deporting illegals from the country. This means that you Democrats who do support deporting illegals because it's …”
“nobody on Capitol Hill but John Fetterman supports the Iranian mission meaning whatever percentage of Democrats your Democrat party is giving you a giant middle finger. All right? Here's another thing. This is, well, as far as, like, illegal immigration is concerned, most people prefer that illegals are deported from the country. No Democrats in Congress support deporting illegals from the country. This means that you Democrats who do support deporting illegals because it's important to maintain your sovereignty in this country, they're giving you a giant middle finger. So let's focus not only on the Republicans like John Thune, and there's no excuses because we always get some sort of nonsense from the Republican Party. They always fight with Marcus of Queensbury rules in an MMA fight. They always let us down. Don't …”
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A shocking reality: the Democrat Party is out of touch with the majority of its supporters, as evidenced by their stance on illegal immigration and gender in sports. Despite polls showing that a significant number of Democrats favor deporting illegal immigrants and disagree with transgender athletes competing in women's sports, their representatives in Congress are voting against these views, leaving many constituents feeling betrayed. This disconnect raises the question: is it time for Democrats to reconsider their party affiliation?
“… Democrats look the other way when they steal billions and billions and billions of dollars? And now that we're getting a little bit closer, I saw John Thune, maybe Sunday, bringing the Save Act to the floor of the Senate, and the Democrats are freaking out. This is Mark Warner, senator from the state I live in. Not proud of this at all, by the way. Listen to him. I never thought I'd have to ever say this. but I am seriously concerned about the security and integrity of our elections in 2026.”
“… their bat guano crazy nonsense unless illegals who they've loaded up with largesse with every government benefit to the tune of trillions of dollars in fraud around the country, Somali fraud in Minnesota, vote slavishly Democrat. And what happens when Democrats look the other way when they steal billions and billions and billions of dollars? And now that we're getting a little bit closer, I saw John Thune, maybe Sunday, bringing the Save Act to the floor of the Senate, and the Democrats are freaking out. This is Mark Warner, senator from the state I live in. Not proud of this at all, by the way. Listen to him. I never thought I'd have to ever say this. but I am seriously concerned about the security and integrity of our elections in 2026.”
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A growing concern over the display of Islamic flags in American cities highlights a deeper fear about national identity and security. The speaker connects this to the integrity of elections, arguing that only citizens should vote, and emphasizes the need for strict voter ID laws to prevent fraud. This reflects a broader anxiety about immigration and the perceived threats to American values.
“… understand? It's the biggest power grab in American history. And they're not going to give it up. And President Trump is a fighter. And he's telling John Thune, I know you've been in the Senate a thousand years, John. But you're going to have to really step it up. We don't have the votes, he says. Well, we do have the votes except for the filibuster problem. And so guys like Mike Lee are saying, all right, let's have a standing filibuster. In other words, let's fight this as long as we can and let's see what happens. And let's see what happens. Let's fight their filibuster. Let's see what happens. The …”
“… easier for people to vote. You have to have the right to vote. And so they flood the system with aliens. Then they take down the barriers to corruption and fraud. And that's what they're doing. This is the biggest power grab in American history. You understand? It's the biggest power grab in American history. And they're not going to give it up. And President Trump is a fighter. And he's telling John Thune, I know you've been in the Senate a thousand years, John. But you're going to have to really step it up. We don't have the votes, he says. Well, we do have the votes except for the filibuster problem. And so guys like Mike Lee are saying, all right, let's have a standing filibuster. In other words, let's fight this as long as we can and let's see what happens. And let's see what happens. Let's fight their filibuster. Let's see what happens. The president is saying, look, the Democrats come in, they're going to kill the filibuster and they're going to push their agenda no matter what. How do we know? Because they've told us that. While we're in, we've got to do the same thing. it's an attractive argument, I must say, as somebody who believes in the filibuster because we're not a …”
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The Democrats are accused of orchestrating the biggest power grab in American history by manipulating voting laws and flooding the system with non-citizens. Critics argue that this undermines the integrity of elections and allows for corruption and fraud. In response, President Trump and his allies are calling for a fight against these measures, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the filibuster to protect democratic processes.
“… that's not the case. You see social media. You see some of these folks, Scott Pressler is leading a charge now to handwrite notes and send them to John Thune and post a picture on social media of your handwritten letters. So we have to play a bigger role in that process too and tell our servants, our public servants, how we want to be served. And I think we're doing that. And sometimes when we do that, people look at that and go, oh my gosh, you're attacking your own people. We're not attacking. We're literally saying like this is what we want and we want you to follow through. You're supposed to …”
“… They are public servants, but we have to be there to tell them how we want to be served or else they could just play dumb. I didn't hear from my constituents. I didn't hear from anybody. I thought they didn't want the Save Act passed. Well, obviously that's not the case. You see social media. You see some of these folks, Scott Pressler is leading a charge now to handwrite notes and send them to John Thune and post a picture on social media of your handwritten letters. So we have to play a bigger role in that process too and tell our servants, our public servants, how we want to be served. And I think we're doing that. And sometimes when we do that, people look at that and go, oh my gosh, you're attacking your own people. We're not attacking. We're literally saying like this is what we want and we want you to follow through. You're supposed to represent our best interests and you're not doing that.”
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If we don't tell our representatives how we want our policies, we can't be upset when they serve us something we didn't order. Civic engagement is crucial; just like at a restaurant, we must communicate our needs to our public servants. By actively participating and voicing our opinions, we can ensure our interests are represented and not ignored.
“… tree where the president adds new ornaments that he wants, lest it undercut the message. Now, lastly, I spoke moments ago to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and asked him, given all the troubles that the Senate is having in terms of finding a path to the bill, should the House pass a third version of it if President Trump wants new defense? He said probably yes. If the bill has to change, then the House should pass it, given how cumbersome it will be for the Senate to pass it a second time, let alone a first. Maybe he's passing the buck a little bit to his House counterparts. I want to talk about …”
“… for minors. These are things that Republicans do support. I can easily see it getting the vote. The problem is that they do include that, then they kind of lose the argument that this is fundamentally an elections bill. This can't be a Christmas tree where the president adds new ornaments that he wants, lest it undercut the message. Now, lastly, I spoke moments ago to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and asked him, given all the troubles that the Senate is having in terms of finding a path to the bill, should the House pass a third version of it if President Trump wants new defense? He said probably yes. If the bill has to change, then the House should pass it, given how cumbersome it will be for the Senate to pass it a second time, let alone a first. Maybe he's passing the buck a little bit to his House counterparts. I want to talk about this ultimatum that President issued about not sending any other bills. That would also apply to Republican priorities and Republican bills. They're trying to do a housing bill to bring down affordability. So how do you see all of that playing out? I take that with a heavy grain of salt. I think this is one of those cases where you take the …”
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Trump's demands for the SAVE Act are unrealistic and risk undermining the bill's core purpose by adding unrelated provisions.
The SAVE Act's current form is unlikely to pass without significant changes, as President Trump's additional demands could undermine its focus as an elections bill.
“… Trump is the greatest dealmaker in history. And what Ken Paxton has just done is given President Trump the leverage that he needs to go tell John Thune to get his caucus in line and get this thing passed And you have John Cornyn coming out and saying oh well I a co of this bill Who cares? Co-sponsoring the bill doesn't matter. You have to lift the filibuster to get it passed. We all know this. And John Cornyn has consistently said over and over again for his, I don't know, 20 years, 30 years, I forget how long this man's been in the United States Senate, but that he will under no circumstance …”
“… You want me out that bad. How about this? I would agree to step aside if and only if not only you bring the Save America Act to a vote, it has to also pass. Then, you know what, I would maybe fall on the sword for the good of my country. And so President Trump is the greatest dealmaker in history. And what Ken Paxton has just done is given President Trump the leverage that he needs to go tell John Thune to get his caucus in line and get this thing passed And you have John Cornyn coming out and saying oh well I a co of this bill Who cares? Co-sponsoring the bill doesn't matter. You have to lift the filibuster to get it passed. We all know this. And John Cornyn has consistently said over and over again for his, I don't know, 20 years, 30 years, I forget how long this man's been in the United States Senate, but that he will under no circumstance lift the filibuster. So he's co-sponsoring a bill that he procedurally won't allow to come to the floor for a vote. It is pathetic. You know, Mike Lee, you talk about it with Cornyn, these guys, here's how phony they are. The filibuster, the talking filibuster, I tell people they're never going to do that because they won't even go on recess. …”
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The GOP leadership, particularly figures like John Cornyn and Mitch McConnell, are obstructing Trump's America First policies by refusing to lift the filibuster, rendering their co-sponsorship of the SAVE Act meaningless.
The SAVE America Act is being blocked by Republican senators who refuse to lift the filibuster, showing their lack of trust in President Trump and their role as a barrier to America First policies.
“… irate at the fact that President Trump might endorse and is indeed half expected to endorse one of his greatest detractors over the last decade, John Cornyn. Now, a significant development happened yesterday with Ken Paxton, who really does, to my mind, represent the most loyal MAGA type of person that you could possibly get. I mean, this guy has been in Trump's corner, not just chit chat and happy talk for the last decade, but actually on the front lines of this fight, on the legal front lines of this fight, on the political front lines of this fight. And he comes out and he says look you …”
“… last 24 hours that it's almost like President Trump has a bigger war in Texas as he does in the Middle East right now. It's one of these things that is getting people not just in Texas, but all around the country absolutely invested. And in some cases, irate at the fact that President Trump might endorse and is indeed half expected to endorse one of his greatest detractors over the last decade, John Cornyn. Now, a significant development happened yesterday with Ken Paxton, who really does, to my mind, represent the most loyal MAGA type of person that you could possibly get. I mean, this guy has been in Trump's corner, not just chit chat and happy talk for the last decade, but actually on the front lines of this fight, on the legal front lines of this fight, on the political front lines of this fight. And he comes out and he says look you know I understand the president has a hard decision to make but I willing to stand aside in this race if the Senate immediately passes the Save America Act which you know effectively is a vocation of a version of self sacrifice that somebody is willing to make for the country But it also very clever It also as I said yesterday kind of genius because …”
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Ken Paxton's strategic maneuvering in the Texas Senate race is a masterstroke, turning it into a referendum on the Save America Act and challenging the GOP's commitment to election integrity.
Ken Paxton's strategic move to tie his candidacy to the Save America Act turns the Texas Senate race into a referendum on Trump's influence and election security issues.
“… the best case online. She can make all of this bullcrap Senate speak understandable because, you know, we've got the SAVE Act coming. And we've got John Cornyn on our side now. It's fixed. John Thune, he's still a little skeptical, but Cornyn's on our side. So Rachel is here to tell us exactly what is happening with the SAVE America Act. how this is working and what we should expect, Rachel. Hi, Rachel. Hi there. Great to be back. Thanks for having me. Thank you. So what is actually happening with this? So after months at this point of the Senate Republicans resisting doing anything on the Save …”
“Let me go to Rachel Bovard. She is CPI Vice President of Programs, and she has made the best case online. She can make all of this bullcrap Senate speak understandable because, you know, we've got the SAVE Act coming. And we've got John Cornyn on our side now. It's fixed. John Thune, he's still a little skeptical, but Cornyn's on our side. So Rachel is here to tell us exactly what is happening with the SAVE America Act. how this is working and what we should expect, Rachel. Hi, Rachel. Hi there. Great to be back. Thanks for having me. Thank you. So what is actually happening with this? So after months at this point of the Senate Republicans resisting doing anything on the Save America Act because, you know, they don't have the votes. They can't do it. John Doon, to his credit, has actually moved to proceed to the House passed bill. He did that yesterday. So what that means is the Senate is what we call on the bill. It is the pending business before the Senate and they are now debating it So once they got on the bill …”
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The SAVE America Act's progress is hindered by internal Republican disputes, but the Senate's current open debate format is a rare and positive development.
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