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Trump Pushes Filibuster Elimination Amidst Low Approval Ratings

3/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
Columnist Barton Swaim argues the move is unlikely, citing a similar Democratic threat in 2020.
Trump's job approval is 41.3% with 56.3% disapproval, signaling potential midterm losses for his party.
Democrats are 35.8% favorable to 55.7% unfavorable, and Republicans are 39.3% favorable to 53.9% unfavorable.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
Columnist Barton Swaim argues the move is unlikely, citing a similar Democratic threat in 2020.
Trump's job approval is 41.3% with 56.3% disapproval, signaling potential midterm losses for his party.
Democrats are 35.8% favorable to 55.7% unfavorable, and Republicans are 39.3% favorable to 53.9% unfavorable.