Trump Turns Up Heat On John Thune, Demands Senate Leader Fire Parliamentarian

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure Wednesday on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. MacDonough serves as a de-facto referee to interpret Senate rules, which…

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