Megyn Kelly Says GOP Is in Ruins After Midterms
Kelly made the remarks on her podcast and YouTube show following Democratic gains in the midterm elections.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Megyn Kelly said the Republican Party is in ruins after Democrats won sweeping victories in the midterm elections, retaking control of the U.S. House and Senate. Democratic Senate wins came in long-held Republican strongholds including Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina.
Why it matters
The results mark a shift in congressional control that will shape the final two years of Donald Trump's term, with Democrats positioned to challenge the White House. Kelly, a prominent conservative media figure, has been critical of Trump over the Iran war and its effect on the U.S. economy.
Democrats flipped control of both the U.S. House and Senate in the midterm elections, with Senate pickups in traditionally Republican states including Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina. The source does not report vote margins or seat counts, and the extent of the shift remains unquantified in this report.
The players
Megyn Kelly
Megyn Kelly is a prominent conservative media personality and host of a podcast and YouTube show, known for her commentary on Republican politics.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States and leader of the Republican Party, whose term faces a Democratic-controlled Congress for its final two years.
The details
Kelly made her comments on her podcast and YouTube show, arguing the GOP is in ruins after the losses. Trump has sought to downplay the Republican losses by insisting he would have changed the result had he been on the ballot.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Midterm elections held, with Democrats winning sweeping victories.
November 5, 2026: Kelly publicly says the Republican Party is in ruins.
Political Context
The 2018 midterms, when Democrats retook the U.S. House during Trump's first term, set a pattern of the president's party losing ground in midterm contests. The 2026 results extend that pattern and now include control of the Senate.
Democratic control of Congress for the final two years of Trump's term means new oversight and legislative fights over federal spending and policy. Readers should expect the policy agenda in Washington to shift as the two parties negotiate.
The takeaway
Midterm results can reshape how a president's final years in office play out, as new congressional majorities gain leverage over the White House agenda. Tracking how Democratic control of Congress affects legislation will clarify the balance of power through 2028.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hill.
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