Trump threatens veto blitz as Democrats take Congress
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President Donald Trump said he will accept the election results and work with a Democratic-controlled Congress, but he quickly moved to threaten a veto campaign against legislation he called “insane,” underscoring the limits of his power after Republicans lost control of both chambers.
President Donald Trump said he is willing to accept the midterm election results and work with the Democratic-controlled Congress, but he also warned that he will use his veto authority to block legislation he deems "insane," revealing an openly hostile posture toward the new majority. > "And after a couple of months of vetoes, they’ll go out, and they’ll say, ‘How do we get this stuff done?’ And we’ll work together," Trump told Fox News.
Trump posted an image of a red MAGA hat with the word "VETO" on his Truth Social account, highlighting his intent to lean on the constitutional power to obstruct bills passed by the new Democratic majority. Analysts note that, although the president no longer controls the legislative agenda, he retains broad executive authority, including the ability to issue executive orders and declare national emergencies.
The shift to a divided government follows the Democrats winning majorities in both the House and Senate, ending the Republican Party’s control of Congress that had previously amplified the president’s influence over the legislative process.