If Democrats win control of Congress, they will face the complex task of working with President Donald Trump, despite years of political conflict. Many are unsure how or where cooperation could take place, and while some hope for major agreements on issues like Medicaid, immigration, or artificial intelligence, most Democrats are either unsure or distrustful of the White House's intentions. This challenge was highlighted when House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced criticism after meeting with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, underscoring the difficulty of shifting from opposition to governance with Trump. Democrats would have the power to block some of Trump’s policy initiatives, but they would also need to work with him to fund the government, manage crises, and address shared national concerns. Some lawmakers, like Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois, have suggested potential areas of collaboration, such as reducing the cost of living, strengthening the economy, and improving national security, but few have offered specific plans or actions. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, who represents a district that voted for Trump, has also not clearly outlined areas where cooperation might be possible. Democrats' uncertainty about working with Trump stems partly from their opposition during his first term, including the government shutdown over the border wall and two impeachment efforts. Some lawmakers, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, have suggested that Democrats could push Trump to reverse cuts to Medicaid, a program that many Trump supporters rely on for healthcare. Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut emphasized the need to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a law that governs surveillance and intelligence operations, and noted that Trump’s director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, might help facilitate progress on national security issues. Other lawmakers have pointed to specific issues where bipartisan cooperation might be possible. Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York, who represents a district won by Trump, suggested that immigration could be an area for collaboration, while Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts highlighted artificial intelligence regulation as a potential bipartisan concern. However, not all Democrats are optimistic—Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio expressed skepticism, stating that Trump's administration has no interest in negotiating with Democrats.