Facing two years as a lame duck, what can Trump do to stay in control?

The loss is expected to steer the White House towards a more aggressive foreign policy and even greater reliance on executive orders. Trump has already suggested he could brandish his veto pen for “a month or two” before negotiating agreements with Democratic leaders.

Here, we explain how executive powers and legislative limits may shape the final two years of Trump’s presidency.

Can Trump lean on the veto?

Confronted with what some have described as a blue tsunami, Trump posted a photo to social media showing his iconic red campaign cap with a single word emblazoned across the front: “VETO”.