Trump's Lame-Duck Strategy: Vetoes, Tariffs, and Confrontation

Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, delivering a major defeat to President Donald Trump and making him a lame duck president for the remainder of his second term. Trump has vowed to use extensive presidential power to execute his agenda, with experts predicting a more combative approach. He retains significant authority over foreign policy and trade, as demonstrated by his executive-ordered tariffs on Canada, and faces potential congressional efforts to end the Iran war. Democratic control raises the possibility of impeachment, though removal requires a two-thirds Senate vote. Trump has signaled a confrontational stance, suggesting he will become "Mr. Veto" against Democratic legislation.