President Donald Trump said he would continue advancing his agenda even if Democrats win control of one or both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
He said that his veto power and a recent Supreme Court ruling have strengthened the presidency.
The president said he held 33 campaign rallies over 29 days and credited the tour with energizing Republican voters. Veto. However, he stopped short of predicting victory, saying Election Day often produces unexpected results.
In an exclusive phone interview with CBS News before polls closed Tuesday, Trump said he was prepared to veto Democratic legislation if necessary and welcomed the nickname “Mr. “We won the Slaughter case and the Slaughter case gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before,” Trump said. He added that the presidency is now considered “a strong presidency” capable of accomplishing far more through executive authority. Trump said he believes his nationwide campaign helped improve Republican prospects after earlier predictions of significant losses.
