John Thune said the SAVE Act ensures only eligible citizens vote, calling it key to safe and secure US elections

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, speaks at a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Dec. 16, 2025. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota,

President Donald Trump slammed Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune for refusing to alter filibuster rules to force a vote on the SAVE America Act.

“I think the President has the authority that he needs to conduct the activities and operations that are currently underway there,” Thune said The post Top Senate Republican Pours Cold Water All Over War Powers Vote to Check Trump on Iran first appeared on Mediaite.