Trump Amplifies Johnson Push to Kill Senate Filibuster

Trump Amplifies Johnson Push to Kill Senate Filibuster

Trump shares Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson's opinion piece urging Republicans to end the 60-vote threshold before Democrats regain power and do it first.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 27, 2026, 12:47 PM ET

Donald J. Trump amplified a call to abolish the Senate filibuster, sharing an opinion piece by Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson that argues Republicans should end the 60-vote rule before Democrats do.