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Trump Urges GOP to Remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough

Trump Urges GOP to Remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough

Donald Trump called on Senate Republicans to fire parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, accusing her of obstructing his legislative agenda. The clash underscores how procedural rulings shape whether measures pass by simple majority or face the 60‑vote filibuster hurdle, with implications for GOP strategy on key bills.

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Who is Elizabeth MacDonough? Trump Wants Senate Parliamentarian Fired