On Nov. 3, as U.S. midterm voting continued, Trump said if Democrats make gains
and win control of Congress he may use presidential vetoes to force bipartisan
deals, saying "historically, you only need to vet for a few months and then
they come to you and say, 'We have to make a deal.'" He added that if Democrats
try to curb his powers in Congress he could further expand use of executive
authority. The remarks suggest White House–Congress confrontation could
intensify if Democrats win majorities in both chambers. Trump also said he has
campaigned for Republican candidates nationwide in recent weeks and believes his
Efforts helped blunt a potential Democratic "blue wave."
