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SPINELESS: Thune BUCKLES Under Pressure as SAVE America Act STALLS in Swamp

Gary FranchiMarch 20, 2026237 views
SPINELESS: Thune BUCKLES Under Pressure as SAVE America Act STALLS in Swamp
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is already throwing in the towel on President Trump's SAVE America Act, whining about "false expectations" as the critical legislation enters its third day of Democrat stonewalling.

Instead of using every tool at his disposal to ram through Trump's agenda—the agenda Americans voted for in a LANDSLIDE—Thune is pre-emptively making excuses and playing the same old Washington games that patriots are sick and tired of.

"Some critics are creating false expectations about what we can accomplish," Thune reportedly told colleagues, essentially telegraphing surrender before the real fight has even begun. This is exactly the kind of weak-kneed leadership that allowed the swamp to flourish for decades.

Where's the FIGHT?

President Trump didn't win a historic second term so that establishment Republicans could roll over at the first sign of Democrat resistance. The SAVE America Act represents core promises Trump made to voters: securing our elections, protecting American sovereignty, and draining the swamp once and for all.

But here's Thune, already talking about how "a filibuster wouldn't guarantee passage anyway." Really? How about TRYING first? How about using the same hardball tactics Democrats used for years to shove their radical agenda down our throats?

"The American people didn't send us here to make excuses—they sent us here to DELIVER on the Trump agenda, period."

Patriots across the country are watching, and they're not impressed with this establishment excuse-making. Trump fought through four years of lawfare, impeachment hoaxes, and non-stop media attacks. The least his own party can do is show some backbone when it matters most.

Time for Leadership, Not Excuses

While Thune wrings his hands about "false expectations," everyday Americans are dealing with the real consequences of years of failed policies. They want ACTION, not parliamentary procedure lectures from someone who sounds more like Mitch McConnell than a Trump ally.

The SAVE America Act isn't just another bill—it's about fulfilling the mandate voters gave Republicans. If Thune can't handle the heat, maybe it's time for leadership that actually understands what's at stake.

Are you tired of watching establishment Republicans snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? Because this sure looks like déjà vu all over again.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FreedomFighter1776Verified3 days ago
Can someone explain what specific provisions in the SAVE America Act are being blocked? I want to call my senator's office but need the details to make a strong case.
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TruthSeeker45Verified2 days ago
It requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. Basic common sense stuff that Democrats hate!
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PatriotMom2024Verified2 days ago
This is exactly why we can't trust the establishment Republicans! Thune talks a big game during election season but folds like a cheap suit when it actually matters. The SAVE Act should have been passed months ago - our election integrity depends on it!
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ConservativeVoter88Verified2 days ago
100% agree! These RINOs are all the same - promise everything, deliver nothing.