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Donald Trump didn't hold back in a series of fiery statements aimed directly at Thune and other Republican senators perceived as obstructing the legislation. During a rally in Kentucky, Trump publicly shredded the Senate leader, emphasizing the importance of leadership and urgency in passing the Save Act.
In a recent tweet, Trump accused Thune of shirking his responsibilities, describing him as a "completely weak" and a "pathetic" leader who is making flimsy excuses. The former president's harsh words were met with widespread engagement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where Thune was overwhelmingly "ratioed"—receiving a deluge of comments criticizing his actions and defending the importance of the legislation.