Video Pres. Trump says 'only a foolish person' would be against ending the filibuster

In an interview on Friday, President Trump made a scathing remark about senators opposed to ending the filibuster. He claimed that only someone who is "utterly foolish" would stand in the way of eliminating this outdated Senate procedure.

Despite Majority Leader John Thune's assertion that there isn't enough support among Republicans to get rid of the filibuster, President Trump remains determined to push for its repeal. This move has sparked controversy, with many arguing that it would significantly alter the balance of power within the Senate.

President Trump's remarks have been seen as a stark departure from his previous stance on the issue. Critics argue that he is using this tactic to pressure Senate Republicans into backing him, rather than engaging in meaningful bipartisan dialogue. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how far President Trump's push for reform will go.
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not buying this "utterly foolish" business from Trump. Sounds like he's trying to strong-arm his own party into backing him. What's really going on here? Is the filibuster really that broken, or is Trump just trying to reshape the Senate to his advantage? ๐Ÿค‘ I need some credible sources to back up these claims before I start believing this narrative...
 
I'm like "omg guys" what's going on with the filibuster already? ๐Ÿคฏ I mean I get that some people think it's outdated, but can't we just have a chill conversation about it instead of making personal attacks? ๐Ÿ™„ Like, I know President Trump is trying to push for change, but does he really need to diss all those senators who disagree with him? It's not like they're being totally unreasonable, you know?

And honestly, I'm kinda worried about what this means for our country. If the filibuster goes away, it could really shift the balance of power in the Senate... and we all know how that can affect things like healthcare and education policy ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ธ. I just hope everyone involved can keep a level head and have some constructive dialogue ๐Ÿค instead of resorting to personal attacks.

I'm gonna be keeping an eye on this one, for sure! ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I don't think it's cool when politicians use strong words like that... I mean, come on, "utterly foolish" is pretty harsh ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's like, can't we just have a calm discussion about this? The filibuster has been around for a long time, and some people might actually be trying to slow things down for good reasons, you know? I think President Trump should try to find common ground instead of dividing his own party ๐Ÿค. It's all about finding solutions that work for everyone, right? Can't we just agree to disagree sometimes? ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
๐Ÿ˜‚ omg can you even imagine trump saying something like that?? i mean what even is "utterly foolish" lol. seriously though, i'm lowkey worried about this whole filibuster thing. i think it's a good idea to keep things fair and balanced in the senate, but at the same time, i get why some people want to change it. idk, maybe trump just really wants to shake things up in washington? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ anyway, gotta stay tuned to see how this all plays out ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ
 
I don't get why he's being so hard on those senators ๐Ÿค”. It seems like a pretty pointless fight to me - the filibuster has been around for ages and I'm not sure anyone actually likes it anymore ๐Ÿ˜. Plus, I think it's kinda cool that some people are still willing to stand up against him, even if it means going against party lines ๐Ÿ‘Š. Maybe this is an opportunity for some actual compromise? ๐Ÿคž
 
"so, Trump wants to scrap the filibuster just because he says so? that's not how lawmaking works, dude ๐Ÿ™„. it's like me telling my friend I'm gonna delete their entire gaming collection without even asking. yeah, good luck with that whole 'repealing' thing, maybe try having a convo with the other party first? ๐Ÿ˜’ and btw, what's with all the 'utterly foolish' business? sounds like someone who's never had to deal with actual legislation ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ"
 
omg what a crazy move by trump ๐Ÿคฏ i mean i get that he wants change but using such strong language and alluding to people being 'foolish' is really not the way forward ๐Ÿ™„. it's like he's trying to strong-arm them into doing his bidding rather than having a real conversation about how to improve the system.

i'm all for reforming the filibuster if we need to, but let's do it in a civil and collaborative way, you know? using insults and condescension isn't gonna get us anywhere ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ. it's just more drama and polarization. can't we aim for something better than that? ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’–
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not sure what's going on here, but it seems like President Trump is trying to strong-arm his way into changing the Senate rules. Newsflash: just because you're the leader doesn't mean you can steamroll everyone else. This whole thing about him calling people "utterly foolish" for opposing the filibuster is pretty rich - I mean, who hasn't gotten frustrated with politics at some point? ๐Ÿ™„ But seriously, it's a bit concerning that he's making a public spectacle out of this.

I think what's really interesting here is how the Republicans are handling this. Majority Leader Thune seems to be saying that there isn't enough support for repeal, but if you look at the party's overall record on this issue, it seems like they've been pretty hesitant to take it on. So, either Trump is being super optimistic about the public mood or he's trying to stir up some drama.

One thing I do know is that the filibuster has been a part of American politics for a long time - and it's not just about giving one side an upper hand. It's also meant to prevent extreme measures from being passed without due consideration. So, if Trump really wants to push for reform, maybe he should try having a more nuanced conversation with his colleagues instead of resorting to name-calling ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
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