NewsWFLA News TampaNovember 2, 2026Hillsborough County
Trump says he will use veto power and negotiate deals if Democrats win control of Congress
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President Donald Trump stated in an interview that his strategy if the GOP loses the House and Senate would be to veto Democratic legislation and eventually negotiate deals. This follows election projections giving Democrats strong odds of taking control of both chambers of Congress. Trump noted he would block legislation sent by Democrats before reaching compromises, recalling past vetoes of congressional resolutions during his first two years in office.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
A divided government could lead to increased use of presidential es and subsequent legislative stalemates or high-stakes negotiations between the White House and congressional Democrats.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump stated that if Republicans lose control of the House and Senate, his strategy would be to become 'Mr. Veto' and block legislation.
- Trump indicated that after a month or two of issuing vetoes, he would likely work to make deals with Congress.
- Decision Desk HQ predicts an 83 percent chance that Democrats will win the House and a 63 percent chance that Democrats will regain control of the Senate.
- Republicans lost control of the House in 2019 during Trump's term.
- Past vetoes by Trump included a Senate resolution blocking a national emergency declaration for border wall construction, and 2020 war powers resolutions concerning Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Who's Mentioned
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