Trump shows 'veto' cap in Oval Office after electoral defeat

President Donald Trump displayed a cap with the word "veto" on his desk in the Oval Office following his party's electoral defeat, signaling his intention to block legislation from the incoming Democratic-controlled Congress. The cap reinforces Trump's post-election message about his "supreme power" to veto laws, a constitutional authority that gains significance as Democrats are projected to win roughly 250 House seats and 54 Senate seats starting in January. The red cap, styled like his campaign merchandise, serves as a warning ahead of the new legislative period, during which Democrats can also launch investigations into his administration. Polls cite living costs and opposition to the Iran war as key voter concerns.