US Midterms: Democrats Can't Block Trump Policies

Treasury Secretary says Democrats retaking House won't stop Trump's trade policies.

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Oct 20, 2026

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US Midterms: Democrats Can't Block Trump Policies

Treasury Secretary says Democrats retaking House won't stop Trump's trade policies.

In brief

Treasury Secretary says Democrats retaking House won't stop Trump's trade policies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Democrats could barely block Trump administration policies even if they retake House majority in November elections. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.

Treasury Secretary Statement

US Midterms: Even If Democrats Retake House, They Can "Barely Block" Administration Policy, Says Treasury Secretary

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Democrats could barely block Trump administration policies even if they retake House majority in November elections.

“we have extremely robust tariff-imposing authority”

Current Congressional Control

Republicans hold narrow majorities in both House and Senate.

Policy Focus

Administration's handling of inflation could shape congressional balance of power.

The essence

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Democrats could barely block Trump administration policies even if they retake House majority in November elections.

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