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Miles Archer

(23,049 posts) Sat Mar 21, 2026, 11:32 AM Saturday

THUNE: Trans Sports are in the "S.A.V.E. Trump's Ass" bill because it's an issue overwhelmingly supported by Americans [View all]

Aaron Rupar

‪@atrupar.com‬
REPORTER: Today you're voting on trans sports issues. Other than the president wanting this in the bill, why wedge this in here?

THUNE: Those are issues that are overwhelmingly supported by the American people

REPORTER: Today you're voting on trans sports issues. Other than the president wanting this in the bill, why wedge this in here?

THUNE: Those are issues that are overwhelmingly supported by the American people
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-03-21T15:27:13.530Z

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THUNE: Trans Sports are in the "S.A.V.E. Trump's Ass" bill because it's an issue overwhelmingly supported by Americans [View all] Miles Archer Saturday OP

No Thune, no it's not...these guys live in their own little bubble... wcmagumba Saturday #1

I don't get out a lot, but... Miles Archer Saturday #2

So, is this bastard gonna now go nuclear? bluestarone Saturday #3

Oh please oh please oh please be fuckin dumb enough to set that precedent. Volaris Saturday #7

It's all performative. Ocelot II Saturday #4

I agree somewhat it is culture war stuff AZProgressive Saturday #8

That's also true, and I can't for the life of me understand Ocelot II Saturday #9

I don't recall... 2naSalit Saturday #5

It's not a good look when the price of gas is sky high and Republicans are talking about transsexual teenagers playing s Buckeyeblue Saturday #6

Another sign Republicans have abandoned "small government". GoodRaisin Saturday #10

The goal and the purpose is simple: B.See Saturday #11

So he admits he's pandering? Charmin One Saturday #12