Trump Presses GOP to Pass SAVE Act as 2026 Midterm Anger Threatens 2 Chambers
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Updated · ms.now · Aug 7
Trump Presses GOP to Pass SAVE Act as 2026 Midterm Anger Threatens 2 Chambers
2 articles · Updated · ms.now · Aug 7
Summary
Trump said voters are angry at Republicans but "not angry at me," and urged GOP lawmakers to pass voting restrictions in his SAVE America Act before the midterms.
The push is colliding with Senate rules: Trump again called for ending the filibuster and pointed to that barrier as a reason the SAVE Act has stalled.
His comments also exposed tension inside the party — he praised House Speaker Mike Johnson but would not commit to backing Senate Majority Leader John Thune for another term.
Polls cited in the report show voter dissatisfaction with Trump as well, with approval slipping in battleground states and among Republicans amid the six-month Iran war, gas-price swings and higher grocery costs.
On personnel, Trump said Todd Blanche could stay as acting attorney general if needed, but Bill Cassidy's support on Friday effectively assured Senate confirmation despite opposition from Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski.