Donald J.Trump amplifies Byron Donalds’ blistering attack on Senate over Save America Act

Rep. Byron Donalds called the Senate's failure to pass the legislation “entirely unacceptable” before lawmakers left for recess until July 13.

First Published: June 26, 2026, 2:15 AM EST

WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump amplified Rep. Byron Donalds’ fiery criticism of the U.S. Senate for failing to pass the Save America Act by mentioning the source (see truthsocial) on a Truth Social post on June 25, 2026 at 9:01 PM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial.com): “RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/116813941.6 billion Andrew Kolvet @AndrewKolvet BREAKING: Rep. Byron Donalds just went NUCLEAR on the US Senate failing to pass the Save America Act: “The Senate SUCKS, I just want to come out and say that.” “If Bernie Sanders wants to hold the floor for six months, go ahead, let him. Swap out the depends, get some body armor, whatever you need, keep it going, because it demonstrates the stupidity of your argument, and that is what the American people want to see.” Now they’re going on vacation until July 13th. Entirely unacceptable.”

Donalds, a Republican congressman from Florida, did not hold back in his public remarks. “The Senate SUCKS, I just want to come out and say that,” Donalds said, directing his frustration at the upper chamber’s inability to advance the legislation through procedural hurdles.

The congressman also targeted Sen. Bernie Sanders by name, daring the Vermont independent to mount extended floor opposition. “If Bernie Sanders wants to hold the floor for six months, go ahead, let him. Swap out the depends, get some body armor, whatever you need, keep it going, because it demonstrates the stupidity of your argument, and that is what the American people want to see,” Donalds said.

The remarks gained wider attention after Andrew Kolvet, a conservative media figure, posted them on social media and Trump reshared the content to his millions of followers on Truth Social (see truthsocial). Trump’s decision to amplify the criticism signals his alignment with House Republicans who view the Senate as an obstacle to their legislative agenda.

The Senate recessed without passing the Save America Act and will not return until July 13, a timeline Kolvet called “entirely unacceptable.” The delay raises questions about the bill’s prospects and whether Senate leadership can marshal the votes needed to advance it when lawmakers return. Partisan gridlock and procedural tactics have stalled the legislation despite support from House Republicans and the White House (see truthsocial).

Trump has posted about government reform 11 times in the last 30 days out of 623 total Truth Social posts, a pattern that reflects sustained pressure on Congress to act on his legislative priorities.