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Trump Demands Senate Parliamentarian’s Dismissal After $1B Ballroom Block

5/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough should be removed after blocking SAVE America Act and a $1 billion ballroom request.
MacDonough ruled the $1 billion ballroom allocation violated the Byrd Rule, keeping it out of reconciliation.
Trump claimed MacDonough is hostile to Republicans and should end the filibuster, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune said hurdle to ballroom funding is securing votes, not the parliamentarian’s decision.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough should be removed after blocking SAVE America Act and a $1 billion ballroom request.
MacDonough ruled the $1 billion ballroom allocation violated the Byrd Rule, keeping it out of reconciliation.
Trump claimed MacDonough is hostile to Republicans and should end the filibuster, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune said hurdle to ballroom funding is securing votes, not the parliamentarian’s decision.