Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump publicly demanded the removal of Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate's nonpartisan parliamentarian, from her position. Trump's demand followed MacDonough's decision to block Republican efforts to attach funding for his ballroom project to a border security and immigration enforcement bill, citing violations of the Byrd Rule. On Truth Social, Trump accused MacDonough of being unfairly harsh toward Republicans while being lenient with Democrats, despite her past ruling against Democrats' minimum wage increase in 2021. Trump further urged Senate Republicans to pass his 'Save America Act' and eliminate the filibuster, criticizing them for being too soft and allowing MacDonough to remain in power. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed concern over Trump's attack on MacDonough, stating it could jeopardize her safety, and confirmed that the blocked legislation would be redrafted. In fullTrump warns ‘soft’ GOP and Senate Leader Thune over Parliamentarian: ‘You’ll all be looking for a job’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Trump is pushing for Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to be fired
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump publicly demanded the removal of Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate's nonpartisan parliamentarian, from her position. Trump's demand followed MacDonough's decision to block Republican efforts to attach funding for his ballroom project to a border security and immigration enforcement bill, citing violations of the Byrd Rule. On Truth Social, Trump accused MacDonough of being unfairly harsh toward Republicans while being lenient with Democrats, despite her past ruling against Democrats' minimum wage increase in 2021. Trump further urged Senate Republicans to pass his 'Save America Act' and eliminate the filibuster, criticizing them for being too soft and allowing MacDonough to remain in power. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed concern over Trump's attack on MacDonough, stating it could jeopardize her safety, and confirmed that the blocked legislation would be redrafted. In fullTrump warns ‘soft’ GOP and Senate Leader Thune over Parliamentarian: ‘You’ll all be looking for a job’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
