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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 12:05

Opinion | How Trump and Democrats can navigate divided government - The Washington Post — Trump's strategy to govern without Congress

Trump's White House has revealed a plan to govern without Congress if Democrats win the midterm elections. The strategy involves using executive orders to push forward Trump's policies. The move comes as the midterm election results are closely watched across the US. Experts are analyzing how Trump and Democrats might handle a split government. The White House's plan has sparked discussions on the potential impact of such actions on the U.S. political landscape.

“The strategy involves using executive orders to push forward Trump's policies,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Cedarcroft Field Practice, added during the briefing.

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Nov 2 — Trump's White House has revealed a plan to govern without Congress if Democrats win the midterm elections....

Nov 3 — The White House's plan has sparked discussions on the potential impact of such actions on the U.S....

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