Time magazine published a picture of Donald Trump with his mouth taped on Instagram Time magazine published a picture of Donald Trump with his mouth taped. The sticker says "I voted". The publication accompanied this photo with the following caption: "If Democrats spent much of President Donald Trump's second term looking for a way to wrest Washington from his control, voters have now given them that chance. The midterm elections spawned a "blue wave" that swept Republicans out of power in the House and Senate, dramatically reshaping the party's fortunes just two years after Trump returned to the White House. The results were a resounding condemnation of a president whose economic policies, rising prices and the war with Iran had sparked widespread discontent, and who spent the final days of the campaign gloating over the anatomy of the candidates and dismissively dismissing Americans' concerns about their economic well-being. For the first time since Trump returned to Washington, Democrats will be able to set the legislative agenda, compel administration officials to testify, investigate allegations of corruption and force Republicans to take uncomfortable votes. Party leaders see this as an opportunity to turn public discontent with Trump into a coherent argument for returning Democrats to the White House in 2028. Interviews with more than two dozen Democratic leaders, political strategists and congressmen show the party is eager to fight on almost any front the president has opened up. But once the victory laps are over, the Democrats will face deeper problems."