Trump Says He May Use Vetoes More if Democrats Win Midterms
Donald Trump has said he could become a Mr Veto if Democrats win the US midterm elections. Reuters also reports that the White House is planning how it might govern without Congress, using executive action and emergency powers, as voters prepare for the vote.
Context
Context: A US president can veto bills passed by Congress, and a veto can only be overridden with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. Midterms every two years decide control of Congress, so a change in control can shape how much a president can get done.
Burning Potato score: 54%