Opinion | How Trump and Democrats can navigate divided government - The Washington Post

Trump's bold plan to govern without Congress

Trump's White House has revealed a plan to operate independently of 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 consequences of these measures on the U.S. political landscape.

“The White House's plan has sparked discussions on the potential consequences of these measures on the U.S,” — Marcus Brennan, regional editor at Wilcroft Gate Group, noted.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Trump's White House has revealed a plan to operate independently of Congress if Democrats win the midterm elec...

Nov 4 — The White House's plan has sparked discussions on the potential consequences of these measures on the U.S....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Wilcroft Gate Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilcroft Gate Group desk and last updated 11:16 UTC.

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