Trump Calls on GOP to Ditch Filibuster to Resolve Ongoing Government Shutdown

Donald Trump urged the Republican Party to eliminate the filibuster to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting past Democratic efforts to do the same during Bidens presidency.

• In a late-night post on Truth Social, Donald Trump called on the Republican Party (United States) to abolish the filibuster to end the month-long government shutdown.
• Trumps comments reference the United States Senate and past attempts by the Democratic Party (United States) to eliminate the filibuster when they held majority control under President Biden.
• The ongoing government shutdown has left many federal services disrupted, prompting Trump to take a bold stance aimed at rallying his party towards a decisive legislative action.