Overview
- President Trump posted on Truth Social that Republicans should terminate the Senate filibuster, claiming it is necessary to pass his agenda and avoid future Democratic wins.
- He argued that without ending the 60-vote threshold, nothing would pass for three years, while asserting that repeal would let Republicans approve "everything" from election measures to border, tax, energy, and transgender sports policies.
- Trump also warned, without evidence, that Democrats would otherwise eliminate the Second Amendment, add statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and pack the Supreme Court.
- The Senate filibuster requires 60 votes to cut off debate on most bills, with limited exceptions such as budget reconciliation that can bypass the threshold.
- There is no reported Senate move to change the rule, and GOP leaders including Senate Majority Leader John Thune have signaled opposition, as media analyses note that ending the filibuster would still require party unity and control of both chambers to pass major legislation.