# Don’t count Trump out despite the midterms rout — he’s got plenty of power to flex

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dont-count-trump-out-despite-the-midterms-rout-hes-got-plenty-of-power-to-flex/
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:52:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T01:20:38+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/opinion/dont-count-trump-out-despite-the-midterms-rout-hes-got-plenty-of-power-to-flex/
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats’ midterm gains could stall Trump’s legislative agenda.
- Trump retains veto power and executive tools.
- The author says opposition overreach could change the political outlook.

## Summary

The opinion article argues that Donald Trump may retain considerable influence despite a sweeping Democratic gain in the 2026 midterm elections. It says the result could make it harder for him to pass legislation and confirm appointments, while increasing pressure on him to keep Republican lawmakers aligned.

The author notes that presidents’ parties have usually lost seats in midterms, but says this result could rival the losses suffered by Bill Clinton in 1994 and Barack Obama in 2010. Trump would still be able to veto legislation, while the article suggests he could use executive powers and foreign policy to shape his final 27 months in office. It points to Clinton and Obama as examples of presidents who remained active after midterm defeats, and argues that an opposition party can overreach after a big win.

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