Trump Pressures Thune on Voter ID Bill

Former President Donald Trump publicly pressured Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to advance the "Save America Act" in the U.S. Senate. Trump stated that Thune "has got to be a leader" regarding the legislation, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and restricts mail-in voting. Thune indicated he would likely hold a vote on the bill next week, despite acknowledging it lacks the 60 votes required to overcome a filibuster due to strong Democratic opposition. Trump's remarks underscore his demand for Thune to secure the necessary votes, even suggesting a change to Senate rules to implement a "talking" filibuster or the "nuclear" option to bypass the legislative filibuster.