British television host Piers Morgan has issued a stark political forecast, suggesting that President Donald Trump could be rendered "a lame duck president" should the Republican Party lose control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. During a recent episode of his program "Piers Morgan Uncensored," the commentator offered a mixed review of Trump's immigration policies, applauding certain actions while condemning others as excessively harsh.
Praise for Border Shutdown, Criticism of ICE Raids
Morgan acknowledged Trump's success in implementing a major shutdown of the U.S.-Mexico border, which he contrasted with what he described as the "ridiculous hemorrhaging" and "sort of open border" under the administration of former President Joe Biden. He noted that, according to polls, many Americans support deporting individuals who are in the country illegally and commit crimes unrelated to their immigration status.
However, Morgan sharply criticized the nationwide expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, arguing that the agency has gone "way too far" in its operations. He expressed concern over raids targeting people who may have resided in the United States for a decade or more, built families, held jobs, and paid taxes, asserting that such measures lack broad public support.
Midterm Consequences and Political Blame
The broadcaster predicted that Trump would face significant political backlash from these controversial ICE raids during the 2026 midterms. Morgan stated, "[The Republicans are] gonna lose the House, and then he'll become effectively, as everyone does in that scenario, a bit of a lame duck president." He emphasized that if this outcome materializes, Trump would have "only himself to blame for going too far with the way that ICE has been on the streets."
History of Disagreements with the President
This is not the first instance where Morgan has publicly diverged from Trump's viewpoints. Earlier this year, he defended Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance against criticism from Trump and his MAGA supporters. When Trump condemned the Grammy-winning artist, who is an outspoken critic of the administration's immigration crackdown, Morgan voiced his support for the musician in a social media post dated February 9.
In the post, Morgan wrote, "Couldn't disagree more, Mr President. I absolutely loved Bad Bunny's halftime show. Amazing (best in Super Bowl history?) theatre/choreography, great energy, superbly confident performance, and a very welcome unifying message." He also countered Trump's complaint about the performance being predominantly in Spanish by noting, "Oh, and Spanish is 1st language for 50m+ Americans!"
Despite these disagreements, Morgan clarified in a separate post that he remains "friends" with Trump, adding, "I just disagree with him about a lot of things (and agree about others)." This ongoing dynamic highlights the complex relationship between the media personality and the president, blending personal rapport with professional critique.
