Veto or deals: Can Trump find a way to work with Democrats?
Summary
After Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress, President Donald Trump said he was willing to work with them rather than spend two years vetoing legislation. The article says Democrats lack the two-thirds majorities needed to override vetoes, leaving Trump able to block bills while also choosing whether to negotiate on shared priorities.Key Facts
- Democrats secured at least 253 of 435 House seats and 54 of 100 Senate seats, with some results still uncounted.
- Trump told Politico he had the power to veto legislation but did not want to spend the next two years only vetoing bills.
- Trump later posted an image on Truth Social showing a red hat marked “VETO.”
- The Constitution gives the president the power to veto legislation passed by Congress; Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.
- Andrew Proctor, a University College London lecturer in U.S. politics, said the divided government could lead to gridlock because Democrats lack the votes to override vetoes.
- Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed said he would work with Trump on issues including health care, campaign finance, and tariffs.
- Bernie Sanders said he would not rule out Trump signing a Medicare for All bill if Democrats passed one in both chambers.
- The article says Trump issued 292 executive orders since his inauguration in January 2025, citing the Federal Register.
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