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Asked about the Save America Act, the president cites contacts with members and urges voter ID and proof-of-citizenship
Summary
A reporter asked how the president could help pass the Save America Act; the president said he had been calling members and urged passage of voter ID and proof-of-citizenship measures, framing opposition as partisan.
A reporter asked what the president could do to help the Save America Act clear the Senate. The president said he had called several House members and was willing to make calls to help move legislation and said he had been in contact with congressional leaders to try to secure votes.
He also discussed voter ID and proof-of-citizenship measures, asking rhetorically "Who cannot approve voter ID? Who cannot approve proof of citizenship?" and stating his view that Democrats opposed those measures because they "cheat." The president said he had already called members and planned further outreach in pursuit of legislative support.
Reporters asked about political strategy and vote counts; the transcript records the president's stated willingness to make calls and his characterization of opposition, but does not include any bill language, vote tallies, or commitments from members of Congress on the record.
