Trump: I could be a “veto man” if Democrats win Congress
Trump says he could veto Democratic bills to force negotiations and repeated he would like to run again if given the chance.
President Donald Trump warned that he could act as a "veto man" if the Democratic Party wins a majority in the upcoming U.S. congressional midterm elections, and said he would like to run for president again "if I had that opportunity."
Trump frames veto power as leverage
Speaking at campaign events, Trump argued the White House could block Democratic legislation and force negotiations. "They will propose laws, and you will veto them. After a month or two, when all of that is rejected, they will realize that it is a waste of time and will come to strike a deal," he said.
He added that he hoped "that he would not have to worry about it" when asked about the possibility Democrats take control of Congress.
Trump held midterm campaign rallies over the weekend in Kansas and in Iowa, states where Republican candidates are feeling pressure despite traditional support, driven in part by voter dissatisfaction over high living costs and the war with Iran.
Most polls point to Democrats having good chances to pick up an additional three seats in the House of Representatives, a gain that could hand them control of that chamber. Democrats are also increasingly optimistic about their prospects in the Senate, where tight races are unfolding in seven states.
Trump used the veto scenario to underline a negotiating tactic that he says would blunt Democratic initiatives should they win more seats in November.
Photo: press material from the event
