VIDEO: Why Trump Can’t Drain the Swamp: The Filibuster Explained

Jan 23, 2025

Clifford Ribner
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Trump’s promise to drain the swamp faces an unexpected hurdle: the filibuster. This video unpacks the historical significance of this rule and how it limits the Senate’s ability to legislate effectively, challenging the very foundation of majority rule.

In this video, we look into the controversial Senate rule that has shaped American politics for over 200 years — the filibuster. While President Trump promised to “drain the swamp,” this outdated and unconstitutional rule has become a major obstacle to real change in Washington.

🧐 What You’ll Learn:
• The history of the filibuster and its unconstitutional origins
• How Aaron Burr’s cunning plot introduced this rule
• Why the filibuster requires a supermajority (60 votes) instead of a simple majority
• Insights from The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
• The impact of the filibuster on repealing bad legislation and draining the swamp

📜 The video explains how this rule violates the intentions of America’s Founders, creates gridlock in Congress, and prevents critical reforms.

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• What do you think about the filibuster? Should it be abolished? Let us know in the comments!

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