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Thune withstands Trump's pressure on SAVE Act, Senate GOP backs leader

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing pressure from Donald Trump and the MAGA base regarding the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. Despite Trump's public demands and frustration, Thune has maintained that there are insufficient votes to pass the bill or end the filibuster. Several Republican senators have publicly and privately expressed support for Thune's leadership, indicating that his position is not in jeopardy, although a conservative faction remains frustrated. AI

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Thune withstands Trump's pressure on SAVE Act, Senate GOP backs leader

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

    Thune's shield against Trump

    <p>Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pulling off something today's Republicans rarely attempt: telling <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">President Trump</a> "no."</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Pressure from Trump and the MAGA…