As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, Trump was discussing solutions with Republican senators during a White House breakfast and once again called for the abolition of the Senate filibuster rule. He said, "Although there may be disagreement within the party, I will respect your wishes, but I believe it would be a serious mistake, even a tragic one." According to reports, after the journalists left, Trump privately warned the lawmakers that as the shutdown dragged on, the Republicans were "being broken," and if the filibuster was not abolished, "the party would die." However, according to Politico, Trump's latest initiative was met with cold reception in Congress. Senate Republican leader Thune reiterated "there is no sufficient number of votes to support it," while North Carolina Senator Tillis stated outrightly, "I will never vote to destroy the filibuster," and Oklahoma's Lankford said the system was "an essential mechanism for the Senate to function."
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