Trump’s one-word post exposes his lame-duck status after losing Congress
President Donald Trump signaled defiance after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, posting a single word, "Veto," on his Truth Social account to threaten rejecting Democratic legislation. Trump, who has used his veto power 12 times across his two terms, told Fox News he would veto "insane" bills and force Democrats to negotiate, though Congress can override vetoes with two-thirds majorities in both chambers. The losses were historic, with Republicans defeated in traditional strongholds like Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, including Trump allies, amid record turnout from Black, Latino, and young voters. Trump congratulated Democrats but claimed he would have won "in a landslide" had he been on the ballot.