Politics · United States · 17 hrs ago
Ojeda Says Democratic Majority Offers Trump Chance to Work Together
Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda said Democrats’ coming congressional majority could create an opportunity for cooperation with President Trump.
Ojeda, a Democrat from North Carolina, made the remarks on Sunday.
He said Trump could work with Democrats to improve Americans’ lives as they take control of Congress.
The change in the balance of power means Democrats will have a majority in Congress.
Ojeda said Democrats must push legislation that improves people’s lives, or, he warned, “we’re going to lose”—though he did not finish explaining what that meant.
His call is for Democrats to pursue legislation after they reach Washington, but he did not name any specific proposals or next steps.
Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda said the Democrats’ upcoming majority in Congress gives President Trump a chance to work with the party.
Ojeda said cooperation could help improve Americans’ lives.
He said Democrats should push legislation that elevates people’s lives.
The Hill published the report on November 9, 2026.
- Who
- Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda and President Trump.
- What
- Ojeda said the Democrats’ upcoming congressional majority offers Trump a chance to work with the party.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Washington, D.C., is mentioned as the place where Democrats would push legislation; the location of Ojeda’s remarks is not stated.
- Why
- Ojeda said working together and passing legislation could improve Americans’ lives.
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- Speaker
- Richard Ojeda
- Political role
- Democratic representative-elect
- Majority
- Democrats’ upcoming majority in Congress
- Publication date
- November 9, 2026
What people are saying
But make no mistake about it, if we don't get to Washington, D.C., and we don't start pushing legislation that elevates people's lives, we're going to lose...