Trump has proposed ending the Senate as we know it. He wants to get rid of the 60 vote rule for legislation. McConnell opposes this, and I think McConnell realizes he is unlikely to be majority leader past 2020 (if not 2018) and wants to preserve his options as future minority leader.
Most Senators also disagree with this, but over time Trump could rile up his Deplorables who will pressure their Senators. Still, my guess if that you never get Collins, McCain and even Graham to sink the filibuster. Still, this is how Trump erodes institutions.
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