TRUMP SAYS HE WANTS TO WORK WITH DEMOCRATS — BUT WARNS HE HAS THE VETO POWER
President Donald Trump is signaling a willingness to cooperate with Democrats after the 2026 midterm elections dramatically changed the balance of power in Washington.
Speaking to The New York Times on election night, Trump congratulated Democrats and said he was willing to work with the opposition party.
“We’ll work with the Democrats,” he said.
But there was another message behind the invitation.
Trump has repeatedly warned that he could become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats control Congress, arguing that repeated vetoes could eventually push lawmakers toward negotiations.
He also defended his own campaign efforts and blamed some Republican defeats on candidates who failed to connect with voters and supporters who stayed home.
The political reality has changed.
Democrats have secured control of the Senate and are projected to take the House, giving them greater power to investigate the administration, control congressional committees and challenge Trump’s legislative priorities.
However, Trump retains his presidential veto and significant executive authority.
The question now is whether Washington enters an era of bipartisan negotiation — or two years of confrontation between the White House and Congress.
Sources: The New York Times; CBS News; Associated Press; Reuters