Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) challenged President Donald Trump to follow through on his veto threat, urging Democrats to use their incoming congressional majorities to advance legislation targeting affordability and government corruption.
Warren Challenges Trump Over Veto Threat
Warren took to X and called on the incoming Democratic majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate to pass bills addressing the cost of living and government corruption, regardless of Trump’s opposition.
“If Donald Trump wants to be Mr. Veto, let’s test that out,” Warren wrote. “The new Democratic majority in Congress should pass bills to make life more affordable and our government less corrupt.”
Her remarks followed Trump’s social media post featuring a red cap embroidered with the word “VETO,” signaling his willingness to block legislation passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress.
Trump Signals Plans to Block Democratic Legislation
On Tuesday, Trump shared the image on Truth Social after warning Monday that he would become “Mr. Veto” if Republicans lost control of the House.
The president had also suggested that negotiations could eventually follow, leaving room for potential compromises with Democratic lawmakers.
How Trump’s Veto Power Could Limit Democrats
Although Democrats won control of both congressional chambers in the 2026 midterms, the new Congress will not take office until January 2027. Trump will retain his constitutional authority to veto legislation passed by the incoming Democratic majority.
The president generally has 10 days, excluding Sundays, to sign a bill or return it to Congress. If the president does neither and Congress remains able to receive the bill, it becomes law without a signature. If Congress adjourns in a way that prevents the bill’s return, the president can use a pocket veto. Congress can override a regular veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers, but a pocket veto cannot be overridden.
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