US President Donald Trump delivers a speech marking the end of the midterm election campaign, in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2026. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to veto legislation from the incoming Democratic-controlled Congress, even as he expressed willingness to work with his political opponents following the Republicans' crushing defeat in the mid-term elections.
"They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump told Fox News, indicating that repeated vetoes could eventually force Democrats to negotiate with him.
Trump acknowledged that the Iran war was largely responsible for the Republican losses but defended the military campaign, insisting that it had been worth the political cost.
"The Iran thing we had to do, and we continue to do it," he told reporters.
As Democrats seized control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Trump sought to distance himself from the Republican rout, claiming that his presence on the ballot would have changed the outcome.
"If I were on the ballot, we would have won," he said, adding that Republicans had failed to transfer the enthusiasm generated by his campaign rallies to their candidates.
"We weren't able to transfer the love to candidates," Trump remarked.
Despite the electoral setback, Trump indicated that he was prepared to cooperate with Democrats. "I'll get along probably with the Democrats," he said.
However, he warned against any attempt to impeach him, claiming that such a move would destroy the Democratic Party.
The Democratic takeover of Congress threatens to derail Trump's legislative agenda during the final two years of his presidency, while giving the Opposition greater powers to scrutinise his administration and influence federal appointments.
Trump, however, retains the presidential veto and considerable executive authority, setting the stage for potential confrontations when the new Congress takes office in January 2027.

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