Who is Elizabeth Macdonough? 5 things to know on Senate Parliamentarian amid Trump ballroom row
Trump urged Republicans to remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she blocked a $1 billion ballroom security line item in budget talks.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump attacked Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough on Truth Social, demanding her removal after she blocked $1 billion in security funding for his White House ballroom project.
- Appointed by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in 2012, MacDonough serves as a nonpartisan adviser required to oppose policy-oriented provisions in budget bills under the Byrd rule.
- While Senator Tommy Tuberville called for MacDonough to be 'FIRED ASAP,' Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged his caucus to 'respect' her rulings and defended the reconciliation process.
- Trump reportedly pressured Thune to fire MacDonough, arguing that replacing her would allow Republicans to pass the SAVE Act and eliminate the filibuster to avoid losing the presidency.
- The confrontation marks a renewed MAGA Republican push to oust unelected bureaucrats, as Trump claims the party's 'single biggest disadvantage in politics' is allowing such officials to remain in power.
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Who Is Elizabeth MacDonough—and Why Is Trump Pushing for Her to Be Fired?
Inset: Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough; President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on May 20. —U.S. Senate/Reuters; Kent Nishimura—AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has called on Republicans to remove Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled against including funds for the White House ballroom as part of the party’s budget reconciliation bill.“Shockingly, Rep…
GOP senator tells Trump to 'do a better job' and stop beating up on Republicans
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin unloaded a pointed critique of President Donald Trump on Thursday, arguing the president has failed to build public support for his legislative agenda and is alienating the very Republican senators he needs to end the filibuster.Speaking on Real America's Voice, Johnson was asked about Trump pressuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough after she ruled the…
Donald Trump demands the release of the Senate's parliamentary advisor. Prior to that, she had slowed down a billion dollars for security funds around his ballroom. An analysis.
Trump Rages Against Senate GOP for Allowing Obama-Appointed Senate Parliamentarian to ‘Stay in Power and Brutalize Us’
In this American Greatness article, Debra Heine reports that President Trump is furious with Senate Republican leadership for keeping Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough in place after rulings that have blocked GOP priorities. Trump demanded that Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough be fired, saying her rulings have been “brutal” to Republicans. The article notes that the Senate...
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