Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Nate Morris accused Sen. Mitch McConnell of trying to prevent the passage of legislation that would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide.

Speaking during an interview with Matthew Boyle on the program Breitbart News Saturday, Morris said McConnell is working behind the scenes to stop the proposed SAVE America Act from advancing in the Senate.

Morris, who is running to replace McConnell in the Senate, argued that the bill would establish national voter identification standards and ensure that only U.S. citizens can participate in federal elections.

According to Morris, opposition to the legislation within the Senate Republican leadership reflects internal political tensions with President Donald Trump.

“Mitch McConnell is making it his last effort to do everything he can to oppose the president,” Morris said, claiming the resistance stems from personal and political disagreements.

During the discussion, Boyle noted that Senate Republicans have considered using a “talking filibuster” strategy that would require Democratic senators to remain on the floor continuously speaking if they wanted to block a vote on the bill.

Morris argued that the Senate should go further and eliminate what he called the “zombie filibuster” entirely to allow the legislation to pass with a simple majority.

The debate reflects the ongoing fight over the SAVE America Act, which supporters say would strengthen election integrity by requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Morris also warned that if Democrats regained control of Congress and the presidency, they might attempt to eliminate the filibuster themselves and pass major election-related legislation, including proposals that could grant statehood to Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C..

He argued that Kentucky voters are looking for a “clean break” from the leadership style associated with McConnell, who has served in the Senate for decades and remains one of the chamber’s most influential Republicans.