President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), accusing him of failing to pass the SAVE America Act, a citizenship-proof voting bill.

At a rally in Georgia, Trump mocked Thune, claiming the Senate is a place to 'send things when you want them to die,' and vowed to 'take this no longer.' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed Trump's frustration, stating his patience with Thune is 'running out.

' However, GOP senators have expressed confusion over Trump's demands, with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) calling the idea of commanding Republican leaders to vote a 'fantasy.' Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized the situation as creating a 'circular firing squad' for Republicans.An anonymous Senate GOP aide described Trump's pressure as 'just exhausting,' questioning his leverage over the Senate.Thune defended himself, suggesting Republicans should focus on Democrats blocking the bill rather than internal disputes.The controversy highlights growing tensions within the GOP over Trump's influence and legislative strategy.