Nearly Unanimous Senate Decision Stuns Everyone — Including Trump

In a political climate known for division, the U.S. Senate delivered a shock on Thursday: a sweeping 88-2 vote in favor of a bill aimed at curbing foreign influence in American elections — and even Donald Trump didn’t see it coming.

The new legislation enforces strict rules on foreign lobbying, demands full disclosure of foreign funds behind political advertisements, and imposes tough criminal penalties for violations, including asset seizures and multi-year prison sentences.

“This is bigger than politics,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. “This is about protecting the American people’s voice.”

The most surprising part? Support came from both sides of the aisle — including several Trump-loyal Republicans. According to insiders, the shift was sparked by classified intelligence briefings that revealed new, aggressive tactics by foreign actors to manipulate U.S. political discourse — some from nations previously seen as neutral or friendly.

Even Trump’s closest allies didn’t warn him in advance.

“He was blindsided,” one former White House aide said. “Trump didn’t expect this kind of support, especially not from his own circle.”

While Trump himself has long dismissed election interference concerns as “witch hunts,” this vote signals a major shift — and possibly a political recalibration among some conservatives ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The only two “no” votes came from hardliners who warned the bill might infringe on First Amendment rights. But even among skeptics, there was acknowledgment that something had to be done.

“We’ve allowed foreign money and influence to seep into our system for too long,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). “This is about drawing a line.”

The bill now heads to the House, where early signs suggest strong bipartisan support — though a few far-right members have promised to challenge certain provisions. Still, many believe it could be on President Biden’s desk within weeks.

If passed, it would mark one of the most aggressive legislative crackdowns on foreign political interference in modern U.S. history.

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