Buried in a story (such as it is) under a stupid NYT headline is this:

«But will a Republican-led Senate in a Trump-dominated capital really carry out its role as a moderating force for deliberation and temperance, for checks and balances? Is that even possible? As glorious as this sounds, it also feels more than a smidgen naïve in this age of polarization and political blood sport. Mr. Trump expects Republicans in the House and Senate to fulfill his wishes no matter the cost.»

Riiiight, the filibuster will work to moderate the president the same way the Electoral College works to keep a wholly unfit president from being elected. Courageous, right-thinking senators will apply the brakes.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/opinion/donald-trump-senate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eU4.DBiN.-y6zFrS6xeC_&smid=url-share (Should I even bother wasting a gift link on a story this fluffy?)