Trump says he’ll never endorse anyone who votes against SAVE Act
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Trump threatened to withdraw endorsements from lawmakers who vote against the SAVE Act voter eligibility bill.
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GOP candidates and election officials could face primary challenges if they oppose Trump-backed voter eligibility legislation, potentially shifting electoral dynamics in your district.
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President Trump pledged to withdraw his endorsement from any House or Senate members who vote against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, calling opponents "sick, demented, or deranged" in a statement ahead of a Senate procedural vote scheduled for Tuesday. The SAVE Act is a Republican-backed measure focused on voter eligibility requirements, part of Trump's broader push on election integrity issues. Trump's threat represents a significant use of his political leverage within the GOP, as his endorsements carry substantial weight in Republican primary contests and general election fundraising. The vow signals the Trump administration's intention to make support for the legislation a litmus test for party loyalty among lawmakers. The measure faces uncertain prospects in a divided Senate where passage would require significant Democratic support or GOP unity.
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The Senate scheduled a procedural vote on the SAVE Act for Tuesday.
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