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Trump vs Thune: The Senate Divide | Birmingham News
Trump’s pushing the SAVE Act, demanding proof of citizenship to vote, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s saying the GOP doesn’t have the votes — a clash of perception vs. reality. With key senators retiring or disengaged, Trump’s expecting them to rally behind his agenda? Not likely. His Chief of Staff even flew to DC to mend fences, but Thune’s real battle is managing expectations. Gone is Lindsey Graham, the trusted translator between Trump and the Senate — now, Senator Katie Britt’s stepping up, learning from Richard Shelby to build trust, persuade quietly, and even sway the…
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