President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune, urging him not to let the chamber leave for summer recess until the SAVE America Act is passed — or, better yet, the legislative filibuster is eliminated.

In a Truth Social post Monday, Trump wrote: “John Thune should not allow the United States Senate to ‘leave town’ until it passes The Save America Act or, far better still, TERMINATES THE FILIBUSTER.” He argued that removing the filibuster would allow Republicans to quickly advance their full agenda, including a strong election security bill, the budget, and addressing the debt ceiling.

Trump warned that Democrats would abolish the filibuster on day one if they regain control, calling current Senate leadership “stupid” for handing them such an advantage.

The SAVE America Act would require documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, mandate photo ID for voting, and tighten safeguards on mail-in ballots. The House has passed versions of the legislation, but it has stalled in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and the 60-vote filibuster threshold. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has dismissed it as “Jim Crow 2.0,” while some Republicans have expressed doubt about mustering enough votes.

Several conservative senators, including Mike Lee (R-UT), Rick Scott (R-FL), and others, are backing calls to cancel the August recess until the bill receives a vote. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently warned that Trump’s “patience is running out” with the Senate’s inaction.

Election integrity remains one of the President’s top priorities. With concerns over noncitizen voting, mail-in ballot fraud, and vulnerable voter rolls persisting, the SAVE America Act represents a critical step toward restoring trust in American elections. 

Trump is making it clear: Republicans have the majority — it’s time to deliver. Leaving town without addressing this issue would send the wrong message to voters who expect action, not excuses.