Democrats Win Congress, but Trump's Veto Looms Over Next Two Years

Democrats won a major victory in the midterm elections, gaining control of Congress, but President Donald Trump retains veto power, setting up a two-year political struggle. Both parties now face critical strategic decisions ahead of the 2028 presidential election. The Democratic majority will face significant obstacles, as passing legislation requires 60 senators, and Democrats hold at most 56. Trump quickly reminded opponents of his veto authority, while Democrats must balance delivering concrete policy proposals against the risk of appearing vengeful in investigations of alleged administration abuses. Republicans face internal divisions, with about 60 percent of voters identifying as MAGA loyalists while moderate voters have grown disillusioned. The party must navigate nominating a candidate who satisfies Trump's base without alienating centrist voters, as swing voters who dislike both parties have alternated between them in recent elections.