Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill

June 14, 2026 2:35 PM EDT

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

June 14 (Reuters) - ‌U.S. President ​Donald ​Trump said on Sunday he opposes any renewal of ‌the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that ⁠does not include his Save America ‌Act, which would require ‌proof of citizenship for voting.

The U.S. Congress on Thursday rejected a ​short-term extension of the foreign surveillance powers amid a standoff ⁠over Trump's selection of an inexperienced loyalist, Bill ​Pulte, to serve as the acting director of national intelligence, although ​some lawmakers also ‌oppose an extension of FISA under any circumstances.

"What kind ⁠of a deal is that," Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social. "Besides, I’m ⁠against FISA if it doesn’t come with ​The Save America Act (Full version!) firmly attached to it."

The voter identification bill has no ‌relation to FISA. But Trump has said that he ‌would not sign any other ⁠legislation until the ‌measure is ​passed.

(Reporting by Christian Martinez; Editing by Edmund Klamann and Sergio ‌Non)



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