WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will refuse to sign any new legislation until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, escalating pressure on lawmakers ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
In a Truth Social post, Trump said the bill must move immediately through the Senate and warned he would block unrelated legislation until it is approved. “I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION,” Trump wrote, calling for strict voter identification and proof of citizenship requirements. He also proposed limiting mail-in ballots to military members and voters with illness or disabilities.
The measure has already passed the House of Representatives in February and previously cleared the chamber multiple times in earlier sessions of Congress.
Trump also urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota to consider using a talking filibuster strategy to force Democrats to hold the Senate floor continuously if they want to delay a vote. Once opponents relinquish the floor, Republicans could pass the legislation with a simple majority rather than the typical 60 votes required to end debate.
Democrats have criticized the proposal, arguing the voting requirements could make it harder for some eligible voters to participate in elections. Thune has so far maintained his commitment to preserving the Senate’s traditional 60-vote threshold despite Trump’s pressure.
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