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President Trump explicitly wanted to eliminate the filibuster, a move that many critics argued would be disastrous for both the Republican Party and the stability of the nation. Historically, the filibuster has served as a safeguard, encouraging bipartisan compromise and maintaining legislative stability—key principles rooted in the founding fathers' vision. Reducing or abolishing this tool could lead to a volatile political environment where laws could be rapidly and unpredictably changed every two years, undermining the country's institution-building efforts.