Trump targets Lisa Murkowski over SAVE America Act impasse

Published June 26, 2026 2:46pm ET



President Donald Trump called on attendees at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Conference on Friday to pressure Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to change her staunch opposition to the SAVE America Act.

Though Senate Republicans have repeatedly failed to whip enough votes to pass the bill, Trump declared earlier this week that he would not sign any additional legislation into law until the SAVE America Act is passed. The legislation would require voter ID to cast a ballot and proof of citizenship to register to vote nationwide. The House previously passed the measure along party lines.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.