Trump says he would block Democratic legislation and cut deals if Democrats win Congress in 2026 midterms
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Trump says he would block Democratic legislation and cut deals if Democrats win Congress in 2026 midterms

President Donald Trump told Fox News's Laura Ingraham that if Democrats retake Congress in the November 2026 midterms, he would serve as a "blocker" against their legislation and would probably be able to make deals with them. The interview aired during the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump had previously warned that Republican control of Congress was vital. Trump also acknowledged that Democrats would likely pursue impeachment if they won control.

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ThreadPart of a 3-story thread: Rep. Jim Clyburn says impeaching Trump should not be a priority for Democrats if they win the House. 08-31 to 09-11 →
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The Examiner and The Hill emphasize Trump's deal-making and impeachment predictions; Axios and Bloomberg foreground the blocker strategy and divided-government framing.
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Trump says he'll be a 'blocker' and cut deals with Democrats if they win Congress in 2026
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“Trump's plan if Democrats win Congress: "I'll be a blocker"” · Axios, Bloomberg, The Hill

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Trump acknowledged Democrats would likely impeach him or his administration officials if they take control of Congress
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