Trump Calls Lawmakers Who Oppose SAVE Act 'Sick, Demented, or Deranged,' Threatens to Withhold Endorsements

President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not endorse any lawmaker who votes against the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, calling those who oppose it 'sick, demented, or deranged people.' He characterized the bill as 'one of the most IMPORTANT & CONSEQUENTIAL pieces of legislation in the history of Congress' and claimed it is necessary to prevent 'RIGGED ELECTIONS' through voter ID requirements and citizenship proof. The SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, which Democrats argue would disenfranchise eligible voters who lack such documentation. Trump's threat represents an attempt to use his political influence to pressure legislators into supporting the bill. The statement exemplifies his pattern of attacking political opponents with inflammatory language while promoting legislation that restricts voting access under the guise of election integrity.

"Only sick, demented, or deranged people in the House or Senate could vote against THE SAVE AMERICA ACT." — Posted on Truth Social as part of a broader statement threatening to withhold endorsements from lawmakers who vote against the SAVE Act