What is the Filibuster? Trump Demands Senate Republicans Invoke ‘Nuclear Option’

President Trump is calling on Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown by killing the filibuster – in what he declared would be the “nuclear option” for the GOP. “It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD,’ and go for what is called the Nuclear Option — Get rid of the Filibuster, and get rid of it, NOW!” the president wrote in a lengthy Truth Social post on Thursday. But what is the filibuster, and why is Trump’s demand to eliminate the long-standing tactic so controversial - as even his own party downplays the option? Here’s everything you need to know. #filibuster #donaldtrump #senate Read more at https://nypost.com/2025/10/31/us-news/trumps-call-to-go-nuclear-to-end-government-shutdown-was-expression-of-the-presidents-anger-johnson/ The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Check out our two new podcasts: Pod Force One with MIranda Devine (weekly): https://www.youtube.com/@PodForce1 NY POSTcast (daily): https://www.youtube.com/@NYPOSTcast Get The Post’s latest headlines everyday with our Morning Report newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/NYPOSTSIGNUP Catch the latest news at http://www.nypost.com. Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost