Trump Calls for End to Senate Filibuster to Solve Airport Chaos

President blasts 'weak and ineffective' GOP senators who won't back ending filibuster to pass SAVE America Act

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:38pm

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President Donald Trump is calling on Republican senators to end the Senate filibuster rule, which he says is preventing the passage of legislation to address ongoing chaos at U.S. airports and other issues. Trump is targeting GOP senators who oppose eliminating the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to advance most bills in the Senate.

Why it matters

The ongoing dysfunction in the Senate is hampering the government's ability to address pressing issues like airport security and immigration. Trump and his allies see eliminating the filibuster as key to advancing the SAVE America Act, which would impose new voting restrictions. However, some Republican senators remain opposed to changing the longstanding Senate rules.

The details

In a series of social media posts, Trump has blasted 'weak and ineffective' Republican senators who won't support ending the filibuster. He argues this is necessary to 'get our airports, and everything else, moving again.' Trump also wants the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican on the Homeland Security Committee, agrees with Trump on ending the filibuster, calling the Senate 'broken' and unable to even fund the Department of Homeland Security.

  • On March 23, 2026, Trump boarded Air Force One in Florida en route to Memphis, Tennessee.
  • On March 26, 2026, Trump posted on Truth Social calling for the Senate filibuster to end.
  • On March 28, 2026, Trump posted on Twitter urging Republican senators to 'TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER' to address airport issues and pass the SAVE America Act.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who is calling for Republican senators to end the filibuster.

Ron Johnson

A Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin and member of the Homeland Security Committee who agrees with Trump on ending the filibuster.

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What they’re saying

“'It is time for the Senate Filibuster to END. Those weak and ineffective Republicans Senators that stand in the way of this should be exposed to the public. The Democrats are CRAZY!'”

— Donald Trump, Former President

“'How could it be much more broken when we can't even fund the very agency when we're at war with Iran, they might possibly have sleeper cells here in this country, we can't even fund the very agency designed to keep that homeland safe? I don't see how it could get much worse. I'm for ending the 60-vote threshold and ending the filibuster.'”

— Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The Senate will likely continue to debate the future of the filibuster rule, with Trump and his allies pushing for its elimination to advance the SAVE America Act and other priorities. However, some Republican senators remain opposed to changing the longstanding Senate rules.

The takeaway

The ongoing dysfunction in the Senate is hampering the government's ability to address pressing issues like airport security and election integrity. Trump and his allies see eliminating the filibuster as key to advancing their agenda, but they face resistance from within their own party.