Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding
President Trump is calling for the ouster of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she rejected a $1 billion funding request for security enhancements to his ballroom project. Trump criticized MacDonough's nonpartisan role, suggesting she has been biased against Republicans. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that there are no discussions about firing her despite Trump's push.
- ▪Trump demands the removal of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough for rejecting funding for his ballroom.
- ▪MacDonough's decision came during a budget reconciliation process involving a $72 billion immigration enforcement package.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated there are no current discussions about firing MacDonough.
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Politics Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against $1B in funding that included security enhancements for Trump's colossal ballroom By Alex Miller Fox News Published May 20, 2026 1:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump urges Senate Republicans to stop filibuster Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has the latest on the DHS funding debate on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to boot the upper chamber’s rules referee after security funding for his ballroom was nixed.
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