The Guardian view on Maga after the midterms: doubling down on Trumpism | Editorial
Summary
After Republicans lost ground in the midterm elections, Donald Trump briefly said he would accept the results and work with Democrats, then questioned the election’s legitimacy. He replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, while House Republicans chose Jim Jordan as minority leader and blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Key Facts
- Trump said shortly after polls closed that he would accept the election results and work with Democrats.
- Trump later cast doubt on the legitimacy of the elections.
- Trump replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with her deputy, Stephen Miller.
- The article says Miller helped shape the administration’s immigration policies and expansion of executive power.
- House Republicans selected Jim Jordan as minority leader.
- House Republicans blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth; some Democrats also missed the vote.
- Outgoing Republican congressman Thomas Massie criticized Hegseth over the Iran war and attacks on boats in the Caribbean.
- The article says Democrats face pressure to investigate the administration while also addressing voters’ concerns about living costs.
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