The Jesse Kelly Show GOP Senators Block SAVE Act As House Passes TERRIBLE Spending Bill
Feb 5, 2026
Jeffrey A. Tucker, economist and Brownstone Institute president, offers sharp analysis on Fed policy and pandemic accountability. Tim Burchett, Tennessee congressman known for tough stances on immigration and spending, breaks down the stalled SAVE Act and his reasons for opposing the $1.2 trillion spending bill. They dig into Senate dynamics, Fed leadership, and political accountability.
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Counter-Revolution Will Take Years
- Jesse Kelly frames government change as a long multi-step process, not an immediate fix.
- He warns listeners to expect ongoing fights and not to view one administration as the final solution.
Meeting With Trump About SAVE Act
- Tim Burchett recounts meeting with Donald Trump about getting the SAVE Act into legislation.
- He explains the Senate lacks votes and Leader Thune is trying to find a path forward.
Why Burchett Voted No On Spending Bill
- Tim Burchett says he opposed the $1.2 trillion spending bill over transgender and abortion provisions.
- He argues messaging failures let opponents define the bill as "tax breaks for billionaires."