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Trump Pushes Filibuster Elimination Amid Shutdown Blame Game

11/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump called for eliminating the Senate filibuster to resolve the shutdown.
Republican Party (GOP) leaders say the proposal is unhelpful.
Trump posted the demand on social media to pressure GOP members.
Polls show 45% blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdown, while 33% blame Democrats.
Republicans fear removing the filibuster could empower Democrats to pursue statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump called for eliminating the Senate filibuster to resolve the shutdown.
Republican Party (GOP) leaders say the proposal is unhelpful.
Trump posted the demand on social media to pressure GOP members.
Polls show 45% blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdown, while 33% blame Democrats.
Republicans fear removing the filibuster could empower Democrats to pursue statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C.