Summary
- President Trump said he would actively use his presidential veto power if Democrats win a congressional majority in the midterm elections.
- He said recent polls suggest Democrats could secure a House majority and that several Senate races remain close.
- Trump said the U.S. economy remains the strongest in history despite concerns over the Iran war and the high cost of living.
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President Donald Trump said he would aggressively use his veto power if Democrats win control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Bloomberg reported on November 1 that Trump, in an interview for a New York Post podcast, said he may have to become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats take over Congress. Fox News aired part of the remarks that day, and the full interview is set to be released on November 2.
“If Democrats send bills, I can veto them. If they keep getting vetoed for a month or two, they’ll eventually come to negotiate,” Trump said. He added that he hopes such a situation does not arise.
The remarks drew attention because Trump publicly acknowledged the possibility that Republicans could lose the midterm elections. Ahead of the vote, he has continued campaigning even in areas where Republican support has traditionally been strong, and he was scheduled to visit Kansas and Iowa on November 1.
Recent polls suggest Democrats could gain the three seats needed to secure a House majority. In the Senate, seven races are emerging as battlegrounds. Republican strategists, however, say their internal surveys show the party remains competitive in key Senate contests.
Trump has also stressed that the U.S. economy is the strongest in history, even as voters remain concerned about the war with Iran and the high cost of living. He argued that opinion polls do not accurately reflect actual turnout among Republican supporters.
In the interview, Trump also addressed the possibility of seeking a third term. “If I had the chance, I’d like to run again, but the constitutional provision is very clear,” he said. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution bars a president from being elected more than twice.
