Trump Threatens Veto If Democrats Win Midterms

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   President Donald Trump on Sunday floated the notion of becoming a 'veto president,' in the event Democrats retake the majority in one or both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections.

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• 4 Nov Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and SenatePresident Donald Trump told CBS News on Tuesday that he is prepared to use his veto power extensively if Democrats gain control of Congress, emphasizing his belief in the strength and flexibility of presidential powers following recent Supreme Court rulings. He highlighted Slaughter v. Trump as an example of expanded executive authority and suggested this power could compel Democratic lawmakers to negotiate with him…Fox News
• 4 Nov Trump tells CBS News he is willing to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats take CongressPresident Donald Trump, speaking with CBS News' chief Washington analyst Robert Costa during election night, indicated he would be willing to use his presidential powers if Democrats take control of Congress after the midterm elections. The conversation focused on how the midterms might serve as a referendum on Trump's second administration.CBS News
• 3 Nov Trump says he could use "tremendous powers" if Democrats winIn an interview with CBS News before election day, President Trump stated his readiness to use veto powers extensively if Democrats gain control of Congress. He emphasized recent Supreme Court decisions have granted him expanded executive authority over federal agencies, allowing him to pursue his agenda regardless of congressional action. Trump also predicted that prolonged vetoes could eventually compel bipartisan…CBS News
• 2 Nov POLL: Trump says he'll become 'Mr Veto' if Democrats win Congress. Good plan? Have your say in our DC Insider newsletterDonald Trump told Fox News that if Democrats win the midterms on November 3, he plans to become "Mr. Veto" by blocking Democratic initiatives in Congress. The New York Times predicts a challenging outcome for Republicans based on recent polling. The article invites readers to participate in an opinion poll about Trump's strategy via the DC Insider newsletter.Daily Mail
• 2 Nov Trump's aura of invincibility faces one more testAs midterm elections approach, President Trump anticipates expanding his executive power if Republicans maintain control but faces potential challenges from a Democratic-controlled Congress. Should Democrats win both chambers, they would gain subpoena and investigative powers, aiming to check Trump’s authority. However, the administration's aggressive use of executive privilege and politicization of federal…Los Angeles Times
• 2 Nov Trump says he may be ‘Mr Veto’ if Democrats win midtermsPresident Donald Trump suggested in an interview with the New York Post that he might have to use his veto power frequently if Democrats win control of Congress after the November 3 midterms, indicating he expects opposition legislation. The interview clip aired on Fox News and reflects Trump’s acknowledgment that Republicans could lose their majority. Despite this, Trump continues campaigning in traditionally…The Straits Times
• 1 Nov Trump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats control Congress after midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview that he would become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats gained control of Congress after the midterm elections. This statement suggests that Trump anticipates using presidential vetoes frequently to resist Democratic legislation should they win a majority in both chambers of Congress. The comment highlights potential challenges for bipartisan cooperation and legislative…Washington Examiner
• 1 Nov 'They'll become garbage': Trump says he'll become 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats win midtermsPresident Donald Trump told The New York Post’s Miranda Devine that if Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms, he would use repeated presidential vetoes to block their legislation, calling himself "Mr. Veto." In an interview scheduled for release on Monday, Trump suggested this tactic could lead to negotiations after a period of legislative gridlock. He noted his previous record includes…Times of India
• 1 Nov President Trump reveals how he’ll still be able to get things done if Dems take over after midtermsPresident Trump told Miranda Devine in an upcoming podcast episode that if Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress after the midterms, he will rely heavily on vetoes to block their legislation and negotiate later. He mentioned this strategy would involve initially vetoing all Democratic proposals for a month or two until they agree to make deals with him. Trump has only issued two vetoes during his second…New York Post
• 1 Nov Trump floats himself as veto president as Democrats threaten Senate takeoverPresident Donald Trump suggested on Sunday during a Fox News interview that he might become known as a "veto president" if Democrats win control of one or both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. He indicated that this would likely lead to more negotiations and deal-making at some point. This comment reflects his strategy for governing should there be a shift in congressional power following…Daily Mail

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