Opinion | Trump. Miller. Blanche. Jordan. Things Could Get Worse, and They Probably Will.
In a New York Times opinion column, Matt Labash argues that despite President Trump and the Republicans' rout in the November 2026 midterms, people should not think Trump defanged or subdued, predicting more agitation as Democrats stymie his agenda. He notes Stephen Miller has replaced Susie Wiles as chief of staff, House Republicans picked Jim Jordan as leader, and Trump has already questioned on Truth Social whether the election "was honest."
