Trump-Thune clash tests Senate cohesion as SAVE Act stalls

Trump escalated his feud with Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act, telling Georgia rally-goers to “call John Thune” even as the bill has not secured the votes to pass. White House officials say the president’s patience is running out, but many Senate Republicans defend Thune, arguing the votes aren’t there and urging the White House to win over holdouts rather than blame leadership. The dispute underscores ongoing GOP tensions with Trump and the risk of fracturing support ahead of the midterms, with leadership trying to keep the conference united despite the rift.