Trump says he will use veto power if Democrats control Congress

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 12:22 · Archive

Donald Trump said he would use his presidential veto to block Democratic legislation if Republicans lose control of Congress, declaring in a CBS News interview that he has 'the ultimate power' of the veto. He suggested that his veto power could force Democrats to negotiate. 'Historically, you veto for a couple of months, and then they come and say, we've got to make a deal,' Trump said.

Trump cited Slaughter v. Trump, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed him to fire a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission earlier this year. 'We won the Slaughter case, and the Slaughter case gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before,' he told CBS News.

According to the Constitution, the President can veto bills passed by Congress before they become law. Congress can override a veto, but only with a two-thirds majority in both chambers. The White House has spent months preparing for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress and will seek to advance Trump's agenda through executive power.

How it is being reported

• Trump says he will become ‘Mr Veto’ after losing Congress. But what will he be able to do?The US president retains the power to block legislation which is likely create deadlock in government, Daniel Keane reportsIndependent World · 4 Nov, 11:47
• Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and SenatePresident Donald Trump declared he has "the ultimate power" of the veto to block Democratic legislation if the GOP loses control of Congress.Fox News · 4 Nov, 00:41

In this story: Donald Trump · Congress · Democratic Party · Republican Party · Federal Trade Commission · Supreme Court

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