US President Donald Trump, commenting on the results of the midterm congressional elections, stated that he intends to actively use his veto power against the initiatives of the Democratic Party. According to RBC-Ukraine, the head of state made these remarks in an interview with Fox News, referencing precedents from his own practice and the constitutional powers of the presidency.

“One of the Most Powerful Authorities”

On Fox News, Trump emphasized that the veto power is one of the key tools of the executive branch. “As you know, this has happened before, and not just once. This veto power is one of the most powerful authorities the president possesses. They will send me absurd bills, and I will veto them,” he stated. Thus, the president essentially set the tone for future interactions with the legislative branch, where control shifted to his opponents following the election.

Red Baseball Cap with “Veto” Inscription

In addition to his verbal statement, Trump reinforced his position with a visual gesture: on his own social network Truth Social, he published a photograph of a red baseball cap bearing the inscription “Veto.” Such imagery, characteristic of his public style, is used as a way to deliver a political message to supporters and shape the discussion agenda before relevant bills are brought to a vote in Congress.

Context: Democrats Gain Control of the Senate

The statements came against the backdrop of the November 3 midterm election results. As RBC-Ukraine recalls, the Democratic Party gained control of the US Senate, capturing six seats from Republicans, including in Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina—states where Democrats had not won in decades. This significantly alters the balance of power in the legislature and increases the importance of the presidential veto as the primary lever of executive influence over the legislative process.

Recognition of Results and Promise to Work with Democrats

Previously, Donald Trump had already recognized the results of the midterm elections and promised to work with Democrats. However, his subsequent statements about his readiness to block “absurd” bills indicate that the format of cooperation, in his own words, will rely heavily on the constitutional veto power. For observers, this means that during a period of a divided Congress, the presidential veto will become one of the central mechanisms in the fight for the legislative agenda.