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Trump Pushes to Abolish Filibuster Amid Governance Struggles

12/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump called for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster.
Trump argued the filibuster obstructs governance and contributes to government shutdowns.
In a Truth Social op-ed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the filibuster has caused economic harm.
Bessent urged abolishing it.
Senator John Kennedy expressed skepticism about changing the filibuster.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster.
Trump argued the filibuster obstructs governance and contributes to government shutdowns.
In a Truth Social op-ed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the filibuster has caused economic harm.
Bessent urged abolishing it.
Senator John Kennedy expressed skepticism about changing the filibuster.