Thune Holds the Line Against Trump's Push on SAVE Act

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is resisting President Trump’s demand to pass the Save America Act or end the Senate filibuster and cancel the August recess, saying there aren’t enough votes. While Trump presses the issue, many GOP senators privately back Thune and view leadership as secure, even if some conservatives want to delay recess until SAVE passes. The private nature of leadership elections provides cover for those reluctant to publicly oppose Trump, and for now Thune’s hold on the job appears intact despite ongoing tensions.