DEMOCRATS CONFESS: ‘We Shut It Down’ to Humiliate Trump… It’s Now BACKFIRING!

PART 1 Trump JUST Blindsided EVERYONEIran & China Are FURIOUS Stephen Gardner & Joshua Philipp

President Donald Trump is escalating the fight over election integrity and immigration policy by announcing he will **not endorse any candidate in the Texas Senate race until Congress passes the SAVE America Act**, a bill designed to require proof of citizenship and stronger voter identification for federal elections. The decision directly impacts **Senator John Cornyn**, who is seeking Trump’s endorsement despite spending roughly **$70 million in campaign resources** without securing dominance in the Texas Republican primary. Trump’s move is widely seen as a **political pressure tactic**, signaling that GOP candidates must support election-security legislation before receiving his backing. Supporters argue the SAVE America Act is necessary to prevent non-citizen voting and strengthen trust in U.S. elections, while critics say it could create new voting barriers.

The political standoff comes as Democrats face growing criticism over **border security, immigration policy, and the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding crisis**, which has affected agencies like TSA and the Secret Service. More than **100,000 federal workers tied to DHS operations are approaching a third missed paycheck**, and reports indicate **60,000 Transportation Security Administration employees are considering leaving their jobs** amid the funding dispute. Critics say the standoff risks weakening national security and disrupting air travel, while supporters of the funding fight argue it is part of broader negotiations over immigration enforcement and border policy.

Meanwhile, the debate over immigration enforcement is expanding in Congress. **Texas Congressman Chip Roy has introduced the “PAUSE Act,”** a proposal that would temporarily halt new immigration processing while federal authorities prioritize removing criminal illegal immigrants already in the United States. The plan also aims to **streamline legal immigration for applicants with job skills, financial stability, and the ability to contribute to the economy** without relying on public assistance programs such as Social Security, Medicare, or food stamps. Supporters say the proposal reflects a “common-sense reset” of immigration policy focused on enforcement and economic contribution.

Public opinion around Trump’s policies remains a major political factor heading into future elections. **Comedian Rob Schneider recently praised the Trump administration**, calling it the best in his lifetime despite disagreements over foreign policy issues. The debate over the SAVE America Act, border security, and federal funding is likely to remain central to the national conversation as Republicans and Democrats clash over immigration, election security, and government priorities.

Joshua Philipp - Investigative journalist for Epoch Times and host of Crossroads and a documentary film maker.