Trump wants to work with Democrats after election defeat: Can bipartisan cooperation survive?

Even before the full scale of the Democrats' sweeping victories in both chambers of Congress became clear on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told a leading media outlet that he was willing to work with the opposition, signalling a possible truce after Republicans suffered a major setback in the midterm elections. Deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats could make it harder to agree on legislation. Congress can override a veto only with a two-thirds majority in both chambers. The Senate can also block or confirm Trump’s Cabinet and federal judiciary nominees. The House can impeach the president, but removing him requires a two-thirds majority in the Senate—67 votes. The article says Democrats’ current numbers make securing his removal difficult. Several races remain too close to call, including two Senate contests in Alaska and Mississippi. The shift in control of Congress could lead to legislative gridlock in Washington for the remainder of Trump's two-year term, making it harder for him to push his agenda through Congress. However, removing him from office requires a two-thirds majority in the Senate, or 67 votes, making it difficult for Democrats to secure his removal with their current numbers. Trump can veto legislation passed by Congress, although lawmakers can override his veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.