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Hollywood Celebrates Democrats’ Midterm Sweep: “The Trump Regime Is Over”
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New coverage adds James Woods, a rare Hollywood supporter of Donald Trump, congratulating Democratic winners and blaming Republicans for their losses. His reaction came after Democrats retook both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, reversing the Republicans’ strong showing two years earlier.
Other celebrities also celebrated the results: Rosie O’Donnell called them a rebuke of Trump and urged investigations, while John Cusack celebrated wins in Texas and elsewhere and called for Trump’s impeachment and removal. John Leguizamo, Bette Midler, Normani and Henry Winkler welcomed the outcome, and Cusack praised Michigan Senate winner Abdul El-Sayed.
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In short
- James Woods congratulated Democrats and criticised Republicans.
- Democrats retook both chambers of Congress.
- Hollywood figures celebrated wins across the country.
How this story developed
- 23 minutes ago New coverage adds James Woods, a rare Hollywood supporter of Donald Trump, congratulating Democratic winners and blaming Republicans for their losses. His reaction came after Democrats retook both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, reversing the Republicans’ strong showing two years earlier.
- 39 minutes ago New coverage highlights a broader range of Hollywood reactions to the Democrats’ 2026 midterm sweep, including an unexpected message from Trump supporter James Woods, who congratulated Democratic winners and blamed Republicans for their losses.
- 2 hours ago Democrats won back both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections and secured several notable victories, prompting celebratory reactions from Hollywood figures. Their posts reflected relief and triumph after Republicans’ gains two years earlier and Donald Trump’s return to office.
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The case for
Supporters may see the Democratic sweep as voters delivering a clear check on Trump and Republican priorities, with control of both chambers enabling Congress to investigate the administration and pursue accountability. They may also argue that the results reflect a mandate for a different direction after the Republicans’ strong showing two years earlier.
The case against
Critics may argue that an election result, even a decisive one, is not by itself proof of wrongdoing or a mandate for impeachment; investigations and removal should depend on evidence and constitutional standards. They may also caution that celebrity reactions amplify partisan celebration and that the outcome reflects voters’ choices across many issues, not necessarily a single verdict on Trump.
Explained simply
Midterm elections decide who serves in Congress between presidential elections. Congress has two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate; together, they pass federal laws and oversee the president’s administration.
Donald Trump is president, and his Republican Party had held both chambers after the previous midterms. Democrats winning control of both changes which party sets the agenda in Congress and can affect legislation, government oversight and investigations.
Hollywood figures mentioned in coverage include actors and musicians who commented publicly on the results. Their reactions show how some well-known entertainers responded, while the election outcome itself was decided by voters across the country.
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