Trump's Veto Power After Midterm Losses: How Far Can He Go?

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President Trump has threatened to use his veto power after Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, signaling potential legislative gridlock. The presidential veto allows Trump to reject bills passed by Congress, serving as his primary check on Democratic legislation. Congress can override a veto only with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate, a high threshold. A lesser-known "pocket veto" occurs when the president takes no action on a bill within ten days while Congress is adjourned, effectively killing it without a formal veto. This tool adds to Trump's leverage.


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