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Thune and White House trade jabs over Trump’s controversial elections legislation
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
By Karina Tsui, Alejandra Jaramillo, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, Alison Main, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s criticism of Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act escalated Thursday, with the White House warning that the president’s “patience is running...
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Key takeaway White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump wants to see “as much of the SAVE America (Act) passed as possible” before senators leave Washington, pointing to remarks the president made at a rally in Georgia on Wednesday.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The debate over the SAVE America Act has significant implications for El Paso voters, who may face new hurdles in registering to vote if the legislation passes. The requirement of proof of US citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, could disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities in El Paso, who may not have easy access to these documents. Additionally, the provision for removing noncitizens from federal voter registration rolls raises concerns about the potential for wrongful disenfranchisement of legitimate voters. As the Senate considers this legislation, El Paso residents should pay close attention to how their elected representatives weigh in on the issue, particularly given the city's unique demographic characteristics and history of voter participation. The outcome of this debate could have a lasting impact on the voting rights and access of El Pasoans.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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