US Midterms: I’ll Veto ‘Insane’ Bills From Democrats — Trump

US President Donald Trump has vowed to use his presidential veto power to block legislation he considers unacceptable if Democrats take control of Congress following the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump, speaking during an interview with Fox News presenter Bret Baier, said he was prepared to reject bills passed by a potentially Democratic-controlled Congress until both parties reached common ground.

“It’s the power of veto. It’s one of the stronger powers that a president has,” Trump said.

He added that he would not hesitate to reject legislation he disagreed with, warning: “They’ll send over things that are insane and I’ll veto them.”

The president also claimed that some Democratic lawmakers had already reached out to him, saying he had spoken with several members of the opposition party while others were waiting to contact him.

His comments come amid mounting political uncertainty following the 2026 US midterm elections, in which Democrats recorded significant victories in traditionally Republican strongholds, including Texas, Ohio and South Carolina.

The party also made substantial gains in the House of Representatives, defeating several Republican candidates and moving closer to securing control of both chambers of Congress.

The results represent a major setback for Trump’s Republican Party, which had entered the elections with control of the Senate and House.

A Democratic takeover of either chamber would significantly complicate Trump’s legislative agenda during the remainder of his presidency.

In the United States, the president has constitutional authority to veto legislation passed by Congress. However, lawmakers can override a presidential veto if a two-thirds majority votes in favour of the legislation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

A divided Congress could therefore trigger prolonged political battles over government spending, immigration, foreign policy, taxation and other major legislative priorities.

Trump’s latest remarks suggest he is preparing for a confrontational relationship with Democratic lawmakers if the party secures control of Congress, although his claim that opposition lawmakers are already reaching out could point to possible negotiations between both sides.