Trump Says He Would Become 'Mr. Veto' If Democrats Win Congress in Tuesday's Midterms

President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that he would become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats win control of the House, the Senate or both in the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3. The interview, with columnist Miranda Devine, was posted on X and reported on Sunday, November 1, 2026. "If that happens, I guess I'll become Mr. Veto," Trump said, adding that he would not let Democrats advance their agenda. He said that at some point "we'll probably make deals."

Trump said a president facing a Congress controlled by the other party is not unusual. In his telling, lawmakers send bills up, he vetoes them, and after a month or two of vetoes they give up and negotiate a deal. Asked for his final message to voters, he said individual income is the highest ever, more people are working than ever, the military is the strongest and the country is manufacturing again. Some race results may not be called right away, and some forecasts say Republicans are likely to lose the House.

Right-leaning outlets led the coverage. The Washington Examiner's headline carries the veto line and says the comment hints at a shift of power. It notes Trump would struggle to pass his agenda without concessions, and it cites a poll showing voters prefer a Democratic Congress. The Daily Mail also leads with the veto remark but adds context the Examiner lacks, setting Trump's economic boasts against data showing employers added only 29,000 jobs in September, a negative revision for July and wages trailing prices. Both outlets quote the veto-then-deal sequence. Alternative outlets largely match the right: The Hill gives the same quote and the Fox setting, and The Times of India adds a "they'll become garbage" line in its headline. Left-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while right-leaning and alternative outlets had.