Celebrities celebrate Democratic Party midterms sweep across both houses of Congress

High-profile figures have reacted to a historic midterm victory for the Democratic Party after it regained control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Guardian reported. The election delivered a series of major victories for the party as voters voiced disapproval of President Donald Trump and the economy. [1]

Actor John Leguizamo posted a video on Instagram celebrating the results, declaring that it was redemption time and time to fix the mess, according to the Guardian. Other public figures who joined in celebrating the victory included Viola Davis, Bette Midler, and John Cusack. [1]

The election outcomes follow earlier Democratic gains across the country. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Democrats secured key state governorships, with Gina Hinojosa winning in Texas, Keisha Lance Bottoms elected in Georgia, Rob Sand winning in Iowa, and Amy Acton claiming victory in Ohio. [3]

As FTMQ News also reported earlier, the election results coincided with public backlash over rising living costs and the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran that began on 28 February 2026. Following the midterm losses, outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized President Donald Trump. [4]