The end of Maga as we know it
Summary
The article says Democrats won major victories in the 2026 midterms, including control of both chambers of Congress and a Texas Senate seat, in a broad rejection of President Donald Trump and his MAGA coalition. It attributes the losses to voter concerns about prices, the Iran war and unmet campaign promises, and says Trump’s public focus often missed those concerns.Key Facts
- The article reports that Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
- James Talarico won a U.S. Senate election in Texas, which the article describes as Democrats’ first statewide Texas victory since 1988.
- The article says Republicans lost ground in deep-red states, suburbs and rural areas.
- Texas senator Ted Cruz was described as the last statewide Republican still standing in Texas.
- Round Rock voter Tarik Bakir said he voted for Trump in 2024 but supported Democrats in 2026, citing the Iran war and dissatisfaction with Trump and his policies.
- Pollster Frank Luntz said food and fuel costs particularly affected Trump voters living paycheck to paycheck.
- Luntz said voters felt Trump had not delivered on promises to lower prices, avoid prolonged wars and address corruption.
- The article says Trump focused public comments on vanity projects, legal grievances and disputes rather than economic pressures facing some supporters.
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