Bulwark Takes Trump Threatens Congress in Typo-Ridden Truth Social Post
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Mar 9, 2026 They unpack a typo-filled ultimatum demanding passage of the SAVE Act before signing other laws. Discussion covers the bill’s strict voter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules and why the filibuster blocks it. They trace how a MAGA activist shaped the message after a TV appearance and link the push to a high-stakes Texas Senate runoff.
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Trump Ultimatum To Congress Over SAVE Act
- Donald Trump publicly threatened to refuse signing any other bills until the SAVE Act is passed.
- He posted a Truth Social message listing strict provisions including voter ID, no mail-in ballots, and transgender bans, insisting ‘‘It supersedes everything else.’’
SAVE Act Requires Proof Of Citizenship To Register
- The SAVE America Act is a sweeping national voter ID and registration overhaul requiring proof of citizenship to register.
- Andrew Egger explains it goes beyond ID to demand passports or birth certificates and would likely disenfranchise legitimate voters lacking documents.
SAVE Act Mostly A Messaging Bill Because Of Filibuster
- The bill is mostly a messaging play because it cannot clear the Senate filibuster.
- Egger notes Republicans fear ditching the filibuster long-term, so passing by ordinary means is unlikely without Trump forcing a change.