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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
- 17 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.
- 2 hours 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.
- 3 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.
Full account
Democrats made sweeping gains in the 2026 midterm elections, taking control of both chambers of Congress and winning notable races across the country. The results sharply changed the balance of power in Washington after two years of unified Republican government. Several reports described the scale as greater than expected: in Texas, James Talarico won a Senate race by a double-digit margin after forecasts had suggested a close contest.
The outcome prompted a celebratory response from some entertainers and a more restrained one from others. Rosie O’Donnell called it “a beautiful morning” and said the results sent a clear message to Donald Trump and his allies. John Cusack celebrated Democratic wins and called for Trump’s impeachment and removal, while John Leguizamo described the result as “redemption time”. Bette Midler said she was overjoyed and thanked voters. James Woods, a prominent Trump supporter, congratulated Democratic winners while criticising Republicans for their losses. Other celebrities also posted reactions, including Normani, who praised Texas voters.
The reports offered different accounts of what drove the result. One highlighted unexpectedly strong Democratic performance and the rapid succession of early returns, including losses for Republican incumbents and the flip of a Kentucky seat. Vice-President JD Vance said many people who had voted for Trump and Vance in 2024 backed Democrats in 2026. Another report quoted Vance attributing the defeat to the Iran war, while Trump said prices were probably the main reason, rather than the war. Trump also said he would use his veto power but was willing to work across party lines as Democrats prepare to take control.
Republicans described the losses in stark terms. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis compared the result to a meteor strike and said it could amount to an extinction-level event for the party in parts of the country. Democratic leaders presented the result as a rebuke of the Trump administration, while O’Donnell framed it as the end of the “Trump regime”. That phrase captured the triumphal mood of some celebrity reactions; the reports also show the more institutional consequences of the election, including a strengthened Democratic position in Congress and a lame-duck period for Trump.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
The first report focuses on celebrity reactions and their partisan tone, including O’Donnell’s declaration that the “Trump regime is over”. The second concentrates on election-night coverage, the unexpectedly large Democratic gains, and Trump’s media appearances. The third focuses on the shift in congressional power and possible explanations for the Republican defeat, particularly the Iran war and prices.
The reports describe the scale and timing differently: the second emphasises that the result exceeded expectations and that early returns signalled a wider shift, while the third characterises it as a tidal wave and stresses the historic scale of Democratic majorities. The first uses the more celebratory framing of a “blue flood”.
They also give different explanations for the result. Vance is quoted in the second report saying many 2024 Trump-Vance voters switched to Democrats; in the third, he attributes the loss to the Iran war, while Trump points to prices. These are competing political assessments, not a settled explanation.
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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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