President Donald Trump renewed his push to eliminate the Senate filibuster on Saturday, urging Republicans to act swiftly to protect election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterms.

In a lengthy Truth Social post at 6:09 p.m., Trump accused Democrats of hiring figures like former Attorney General Eric Holder to undermine voter integrity while alleging they rigged the 2020 election. "Republicans must TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, and approve all of the necessary Safeguards we need for Elections to protect the American Public during the upcoming Midterms," he wrote.

Trump's call centers on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which requires documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, photo ID to cast ballots, and mandates counting all ballots within 36 hours of Election Day. The bill passed the House in February but has stalled in the Senate, where it faces a Democratic filibuster.

An attempt to attach SAVE Act provisions to a budget reconciliation package failed last month on a 48-50 vote, with four GOP senators joining Democrats in opposition. Trump warned that failing to pass the measure would spell disaster for Republicans, calling it "An Unrecoverable Death Wish!!!" in an earlier post.

This marks the latest in a series of demands from Trump. He reiterated the call on May 1 and has tied it to broader frustrations, including earlier pushes in March and April amid debates over Department of Homeland Security funding and airport delays. Trump suggested Republicans could guarantee GOP dominance for decades by enacting such reforms.

Senate Republicans remain divided. Majority Leader John Thune has resisted changing the rules, warning it could grind the chamber to a halt, while Sen. John Cornyn has indicated openness to filibuster reform to advance the bill. Sen. John Kennedy recently tried to waive budget rules to include SAVE provisions, but fell short.

Democrats have pushed back forcefully. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Republican efforts on election oversight, calling federal involvement "not lawful" and vowing litigation and organization in response. The filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most legislation, has long protected minority parties but drawn scrutiny from both sides over the years.

Trump has floated an executive order on voter ID as a fallback if Congress does not act, emphasizing the urgency with midterms looming. The debate underscores ongoing tensions within the GOP over Senate procedures and election security measures.