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President Donald Trump reacted strongly on social media after reports emerged that a group of progressive House Democrats had drafted a resolution proposing major institutional reforms.
According to the reported proposal, Democratic lawmakers are advocating for Supreme Court reforms that include imposing term limits on justices, expanding the number of seats on the Court, and adopting a formal code of ethics.The resolution also supports eliminating the Senate filibuster, which currently requires most legislation to receive 60 votes to advance.
Trump argued that if Democrats were able to implement these changes, it would have severe political consequences for the Republican Party, writing on Truth Social that such actions would effectively end the GOP's electoral prospects.
He had previously referenced the proposal to urge Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster themselves before Democrats could do so if they regain power.
The Democratic resolution was reportedly drafted in response to a recent Supreme Court decision that significantly weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, reducing federal protections against racially discriminatory voting practices.
Supporters of the proposal contend that reforms are necessary to address concerns about the Court's direction and to protect voting rights, while critics argue the measures would fundamentally alter longstanding institutional norms.
The article primarily focuses on Trump's response to the proposal and the broader political debate surrounding judicial reform, Senate procedural rules, and voting rights ahead of future elections.
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