Opinion | Trump Has Met His Match
A New York Times Editorial Board essay argues that voters, election workers, lawyers, and judges defeated President Trump's attempts to manipulate the 2026 midterms, with Democrats retaking the Senate and Republicans losing even in deep red states like Kansas, Ohio, and Texas. The board says the outcome creates a crucial check on Trump's behavior, credits decentralized federalism as a bulwark against his instincts, and warns Americans must stay vigilant until winners take office.
