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Prairie Gates

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6. Veto proof is theoretical - you still have override a possible veto

Reply to CapnSteve (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 10:20 AM

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Would the GOPers actually override a Trump veto? Probably not.

Trump's not going to test it because it would be humiliating if they did, and hurt them even worse with voters if they didn't.

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Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which would become law automatically [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Let's hope he never knows he can veto it. Srkdqltr Yesterday #1

Meh! MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #2

He's vetoed 2 bills this 2nd term BumRushDaShow Yesterday #3

Sorry for being obtuse but... CapnSteve Yesterday #4

Veto proof is theoretical - you still have override a possible veto Prairie Gates Yesterday #6

I see. Thank you for the clarity, Prairie Gates! CapnSteve Yesterday #8

I think they would override BumRushDaShow Yesterday #10

Off the charts petulance Prairie Gates Yesterday #5

Trump is creating his own reality. It went from a conscious departure during his reality show days, Baitball Blogger Yesterday #7

Trump sent his NO for the housing bill via tweet--Here............In addition, as is typical riversedge Yesterday #9

"Trump sent his NO for the housing bill via tweet" BumRushDaShow Yesterday #11

Trump's NO Prairie Gates Yesterday #13

Trump says... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #12

And he is afraid of losing a veto -- or WINNING a veto Bluetus Yesterday #14

And then of course LATER take all the credit for helping people Bengus81 Yesterday #15

but don't you worry, he will take credit for it. nt Javaman 20 hrs ago #16

His hand is weak with fewer cards to play on any given day Torchlight 3 hrs ago #17