McConnell expects filibuster to remain intact with Republicans winning control of the Senate

"Consider the differences in the political parties-in our hour of victory, Republicans will defend the minority rights of Democrats to filibuster policies they object to," Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said in a post on X. "Think about that @CNN - when you bray about fascism and an end to democracy."

Some Democrats have expressed support for the idea of abolishing the filibuster to ram through their priorities.

"Abolish the filibuster. Codify Roe. Expand the Supreme Court. Protect abortion rights by any means necessary. We need all of the above. This is an emergency," Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri tweeted in 2022.

But while McConnell suggested on Wednesday that he believes the filibuster is "very secure," he won't be at the helm of the Senate GOP much longer.

He announced earlier this year that he would not seek another term as Senate Republican leader.