President Trump told Republican senators at a White House breakfast on November 5, 2025, they must terminate the Senate filibuster or “we won’t pass any legislation” for more than three years. He urged immediate action—“start tonight”—to reopen the government and push swift measures including mandatory voter ID and bans on mail‑in voting to “make our elections secure.” Trump accused Democrats of opposing ID to enable cheating, cited problems in states like California, and said such voting changes could pass quickly if Republicans abandon the filibuster. The remarks came amid an ongoing funding standoff and post‑election tensions and drew swift criticism. (presidency.ucsb.edu)