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Topics: Donald Trump, Politics, US News, Social Media, News
Rhiannon Ingle
Topics: Donald Trump, Politics, US News, Social Media, News
United States President Donald Trump has stated his refusal to do one job following his recent outburst over the name of a new bill.
The 79-year-old Republican said on Sunday (8 March) that he will refuse to sign any legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, also making clear he would reject a 'watered down' version of the bill.
The proposal in question would tighten US voting rules and require proof of citizenship to register nationwide.
It's important to note, however, that voting by non-citizens is already illegal and considered rare, with opponents claiming that the bill targets a problem that barely exists.
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Such critics warn that it could instead block millions of eligible voters who may struggle to produce the required documents.
Taking to Truth Social on Sunday (8 March), Trump wrote: "Great Job by hard working Scott Pressler on Fox & Friends talking about using the Filibuster, or Talking Filibuster, in order to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, an 88% issue with ALL VOTERS.
"It must be done immediately. It supersedes everything else. MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE."
He then declared: "I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION - GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY - ILLNESS, DISABILITY, TRAVEL: NO MEN IN WOMEN’S SPORTS: NO TRANSGENDER MUTILIZATION FOR CHILDREN!"
Trump signed off the post, concluding: "DO NOT FAIL!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP."
He then added in a follow-up statement: "It’s not the Save Act, it’s The Save America Act! A MUCH better, and more important, name!!! President DJT."
Trump previously raised the issue in an interview with NBC News last week, saying he was frustrated by the lack of progress and had made that clear to lawmakers.
"I would close government over it," Trump said. "To me, that’s a core belief."
The bill now awaits a vote in the Senate.
Meanwhile, the federal government faces the risk of a partial shutdown tied to funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Even if Congress reaches a deal, however, Trump’s stance suggests he may still refuse to sign it.
Under US law, legislation sent to the president automatically becomes law if it sits unsigned for 10 days while Congress remains in session.
Tyla has reached out to the White House for further comment.