Trump says he would use veto power if Democrats control Congress
The short version
- Trump said he would become 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats take control of Congress.
- He made the comment during an interview with Fox News.
- The statement marks a rare acknowledgment that Republicans might lose the midterm elections.
- Trump previously had a GOP-controlled Congress for the first two years of both of his terms.
- He suggested he would block Democratic legislation if they gain power in Congress.
What we don’t know yet
- Whether Trump would actually use veto power in the manner described.
- What specific legislation he might veto if Democrats control Congress.
- How Congress would respond to a potential increase in presidential vetoes.
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First reported by Daily Mail Trump floats himself as veto president as Democrats threaten Senate takeover
The Hill Trump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats take Congress
Washington Examiner Trump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats control Congress after midterm elections
The Straits Times Trump says he may be ‘Mr Veto’ if Democrats win midterms
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- Daily Mail, right-leaningPOLL: Trump says he’ll become ‘Mr Veto’ if Democrats win Congress. Good plan? Have your say in our DC Insider newsletter
- New York Post, right-leaningTrump’s promise: Economic boom. Pardons, Mr. Veto, & a 3rd term
- NewsNation, centreTrump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats take Congress
- The Straits Times, centreTrump says he may be ‘Mr Veto’ if Democrats win midterms
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningTrump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats control Congress after midterm elections
- The Hill, centreTrump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats take Congress
- Daily Mail, right-leaningTrump floats himself as veto president as Democrats threaten Senate takeover