POLITICS COMMENTARY
President Donald Trump is once again turning up the heat on Senate Republicans, publicly urging them to abolish the legislative filibuster and warning that failure to act could open the door to sweeping Democratic power grabs — including a dramatically expanded Supreme Court.
In a video posted Monday on Truth Social, Trump highlighted remarks made by former Attorney General Eric Holder, framing them as proof that Democrats are prepared to use every available lever to permanently reshape American institutions if they regain unified control of government.
Holder, who served under President Barack Obama, recently suggested that Democrats should consider expanding the Supreme Court if they secure a governing “trifecta” in the 2028 elections. The comments were made during an appearance with Ben Meiselas, co-founder of the progressive media outlet MeidasTouch.
Trump seized on those remarks as justification for a more aggressive Republican strategy.
Trump Calls Out ‘Obama Sycophant’ Eric Holder
In his post, Trump did not mince words when describing Holder, whom he derisively labeled an “Obama sycophant.” He also referenced Holder’s controversial role in the “Fast and Furious” gun-running scandal during the Obama administration.
“Eric Holder just gave a speech where he emphatically stated that Democrats will pack the Supreme Court if they get the chance,” Trump wrote. “The word is, he wants 21 radical left activist judges — not being satisfied with the 15 they were previously seeking.”
Trump argued that such proposals reveal the Democratic Party’s long-term intentions and demonstrate why Republicans can no longer rely on traditional Senate norms to protect constitutional governance.
Filibuster Seen as a Strategic Liability
According to Trump, maintaining the filibuster only benefits Democrats by slowing or blocking conservative reforms while giving the left time to regroup and pursue structural changes once they regain power.
Trump insisted that eliminating the filibuster would allow Republicans to govern decisively, deliver tangible results to voters, and strengthen their electoral position ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
“Terminate the filibuster,” Trump urged. “That will lead to an easy win in the midterms and an even easier win in 2028.”
He framed the issue not as a procedural debate, but as a matter of political survival and constitutional preservation.
Trump Warns of Supreme Court Expansion
Court-packing has long been viewed as a political third rail, but Trump argues that Democrats are increasingly open about pursuing it.
While Democratic leaders often downplay or deny intentions to expand the Court, figures like Holder have kept the idea alive within progressive circles — particularly as a response to conservative judicial appointments over the past decade.
Trump warned that if Republicans fail to act now, they may find themselves powerless to stop such moves in the future.
“They will destroy our Constitution,” Trump said of Democrats, “and there won’t be a thing Republicans can do about it unless we act.”
‘Americans Want Results, Not Gridlock’
Trump also positioned his argument as a populist appeal, claiming that voters are tired of legislative stalemates and procedural roadblocks.
“The American people don’t want gridlock,” he wrote. “They want their leaders to get things done.”
He argued that eliminating the filibuster would prevent government shutdowns, accelerate policy implementation, and allow Republicans to deliver what he described as “the most successful four years in the history of our country.”
A Divisive Debate Within the GOP
Trump’s renewed push has reignited an ongoing debate within the Republican Party. While many conservatives agree that Democrats exploit Senate rules when convenient, some GOP senators remain wary of abolishing the filibuster outright.
Critics within the party warn that eliminating the rule could backfire when Democrats regain control of the Senate, allowing them to pass sweeping legislation with simple majorities.
Trump, however, dismissed those concerns, arguing that Democrats will change the rules regardless — and that Republicans are foolish to cling to traditions their opponents no longer respect.
A Sign of What’s to Come
This is not the first time Trump has criticized former Obama officials in recent weeks, nor is it likely to be the last. As the 2026 midterms approach, Trump appears increasingly focused on reshaping Republican strategy, pressing the party to abandon what he sees as self-imposed constraints.
Whether Senate Republicans heed his call remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Trump is signaling that procedural caution is over — and that the next phase of Republican governance, in his view, will require bold and unapologetic action.