Senate Majority Leader John Thune and former President Donald Trump are publicly disagreeing over legislative strategy as the Senate approaches a critical period before the midterm elections.
Thune has expressed concerns about the lack of votes for the SAVE America Act, a legislative priority for Trump. In private discussions, Thune has reiterated that the votes are not there to pass the bill, which has led to questions about his leadership from Trump.
On July 26, Trump publicly questioned Thune's effectiveness as Senate Majority Leader, stating, "Well, we're gonna find out," in response to Thune's assertion that the votes were not available. Thune countered Trump's claims by saying, "That must be a different form of math."
The ongoing disagreement between Thune and Trump could impact Republican unity and strategy as the midterm elections approach, particularly regarding key legislative priorities.
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“That must be a different form of math.”
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