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Losing Congress won’t make Trump a lame duck — it will make him a wrecking ball

by Micah Ables, opinion contributor - 11/09/26 9:00 AM ET

by Micah Ables, opinion contributor - 11/09/26 9:00 AM ET

Associated Press A hat with the word ‘VETO’ on it sits on the Resolute Desk as President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Last week, America delivered a resounding defeat to President Trump’s MAGA agenda. Trump has since vacillated in response to the results, saying that “the Democrats did a good job” and that he will work with them, while also threatening to use his “tremendous powers” to veto Democratic policies.

Trump has shown us what he’s willing to do and how he bends the rules when his party controls Congress.…