Actor James Woods, who currently lives in California, has lashed out at fellow Republicans following Democrats’ sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections. Woods blamed his own party’s supporters for allowing the opposition to seize control of both chambers of Congress, while also directing criticism at Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Critics, however, questioned why the outspoken MAGA supporter appeared reluctant to hold President Donald Trump accountable.
Woods, 79, took to X on Tuesday, November 3, writing: “Congratulations to all the Democrat victors tonight, and to all the lazy, worthless Republicans who let it happen.” Woods also alluded to how John Thune was among those Republicans to blame by including a photo of the Senate Majority Leader. The sarcastic message quickly attracted criticism, with several users suggesting Woods was overlooking the role Trump and his administration played in the Republican Party’s crushing defeat.
“This is why we lost!” one Republican commenter wrote, while another accused Republicans of betraying voters and acting in the interests of a foreign nation. Others pushed back against Woods’ characterization of Republican voters, arguing that many had simply become disillusioned with the party.
“They’re not lazy or worthless. They see what this administration has done. You didn’t show up for them. They aren’t showing up for you. Congratulations on reaching the ‘find out’ portion of the story,” one user responded. Another questioned the apparent lack of accountability being directed at the president, writing: “The Republicans voted for a Democrat, chief. You can drop the propagandist act,” and questioned why, “Trump gets no blame?”
One commenter also pointed to Republican frustrations over the administration’s handling of foreign policy and the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, saying they had lost support over “wars for Israel and Epstein being a hoax.”
Democrats Deliver Historic Rebuke to Trump and Republicans
Woods’ remarks came after Democrats pulled off a stunning series of victories, taking control of both the House and Senate and flipping several traditionally Republican strongholds. Among the biggest upsets was Texas, where Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to win a statewide race in the Lone Star State in more than three decades.
Democrats also secured an unexpected Senate victory in South Carolina, while victories in Kansas, Ohio, and North Carolina further strengthened their position. The results represented a major blow to Trump, who spent weeks campaigning for Republican candidates and urging supporters to treat the elections as a referendum on his presidency.
Meanwhile, Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune vowed to resist the incoming Democratic majority, promising to work with Trump against what he described as the party’s extreme agenda. Now, Democrats are preparing investigations into the administration and potentially considering impeachment proceedings; Republicans are likely to face an uphill battle heading into the final two years of Trump’s presidency.
