A growing chorus of pro-Donald Trump voices within the MAGA movement is calling for the removal of John Thune as Senate Majority Leader over his stance on election-related legislation.
The backlash erupted after Thune declined to commit to bringing the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor immediately, suggesting that there are other legislative priorities that should take precedence.
Thune's comments have infuriated MAGA supporters, who view it as a lack of urgency or even betrayal. Influential conservative figures have accused Thune of protecting moderate Republicans and undermining Trump's priorities.
Online posts and comments have gone further, branding Thune a 'RINO' (Republican In Name Only) and demanding his replacement, with some suggesting more hardline alternatives within the GOP.
The Senate leader's stance on the SAVE Act has been met with criticism from the President himself, who has previously pressured Thune to escalate the bill in the Senate.
Thune's comments come as the Senate navigates a packed legislative schedule, which includes efforts to advance a budget plan and address provisions under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
