Trump attacks Senate parliamentarian, argues GOP must play hard-ball
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, accusing her of being unfair to Republicans when interpreting Senate rules. He called for Republicans to end the filibuster and suggested they should have removed MacDonough by replacing her.Key Facts
- President Trump attacked Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough on Wednesday.
- He accused her of treating Republicans unfairly in her rulings.
- Trump urged Republicans to end the filibuster, a rule that requires a supermajority to pass most legislation.
- He suggested Republicans should have removed MacDonough by replacing her position.
- The parliamentarian reviews Senate rules and advises on what is allowed in budget-related bills.
- Trump's comments come amid ongoing political disagreements in the Senate.
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