Donald Trump Urges Senate Republicans to End Filibuster

Donald Trump called on Senate Republicans on April 30, 2026, to terminate the filibuster to fast-track the Save America Act. The proposed law seeks to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration, implement Voter ID, end universal mail-in ballots, protect women's sports, and ban transgender surgeries for children.

Trump warned via Truth Social that Democrats would eliminate the filibuster immediately if they regained power, urging his party not to be stupid. Senators Rick Scott and Mike Lee supported the move to allow simple majority votes, arguing that the tactic is necessary to pass the legislation and fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune resisted the push, stating that Republicans lack the votes for the nuclear option. This position is shared by Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, and Mitch McConnell. The bill passed the House in February but remains stalled in the Senate.