President Donald Trump said on June 14 that he opposes extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act unless Congress also passes the SAVE America Act, his priority elections bill.
“I’m against FISA if it doesn’t come with The Save America Act,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Section 702 of FISA, which allows warrantless collection of foreign communications, lapsed on June 12 amid a dispute that also involved acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he planned to move the FISA reauthorization separately from the voting bill.
The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID at the polls.
Editor’s note: This article was updated on October 17, 2026 to correct factual errors, including officials’ titles and event details, and to add source links.
