With the midterm elections now over, attention is turning to what the results could mean for Donald Trump’s remaining time in the White House, particularly if Republicans have lost control of Congress. A reported contingency plan suggests the president has no intention of allowing a Democratic majority to bring his agenda to a standstill.
According to a Reuters report published on November 1, senior administration officials have spent months examining how Trump could continue advancing key policies through executive authority, even if Democrats take control of the House or Senate. The preparations reportedly cover everything from immigration and tariffs to housing costs and federal spending, while White House lawyers are also considering how to defend controversial decisions if they end up in court.
The timing is striking. While the midterm campaign focused on keeping Republicans in control of Congress, some of Trump’s closest advisers were already preparing for the possibility that the political landscape could look very different in 2027. Rather than waiting for the results, the administration appears to have been quietly working out how Trump could continue pushing his agenda if...