Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Trump vs. the filibuster

By Byron York
Published August 26, 2017 10:22pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Byron York: Trump vs. the filibuster
In this Feb. 16, 2017, file photo, President Trump shakes hands with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., during a ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Behind from left are Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. | (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

President Trump brings an outsider’s perspective to the long debate over the Senate filibuster. An overwhelming majority of the Senate disagrees with his desire to kill the filibuster, which means he doesn’t have a prayer of winning. But he’s not entirely wrong, either.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Byron York Commentary