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Fetterman Calls Filibuster Repeal Mistake Amid Trump Push.

6/4/2026

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Senator John Fetterman reversed his 2022 stance, calling the push to eliminate the filibuster a mistake.
Senator John Fetterman warned that ending the filibuster would silence minorities and shrink the Senate.
President Donald Trump and some Republicans are urging repeal of the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune pledged to keep the filibuster despite White House pressure.

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Senator John Fetterman reversed his 2022 stance, calling the push to eliminate the filibuster a mistake.
Senator John Fetterman warned that ending the filibuster would silence minorities and shrink the Senate.
President Donald Trump and some Republicans are urging repeal of the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune pledged to keep the filibuster despite White House pressure.