Time Mutes Trump With Voted Sticker On Midterm Cover
The magazine’s Nov. 23 issue features a sticker over the president’s face following Democratic control of both chambers of Congress.
By Jonathan Ramirez ·
Time magazine placed an “I Voted” sticker over Donald Trump’s face on the cover of its upcoming Nov. 23 issue, visually muting the president after Democrats secured majorities in both houses of Congress.
The publication announced the design on X on Wednesday. The move follows election projections that indicate Democrats will reclaim control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms.
The cover story, titled “Inside The Democrats’ Plans To Take On Trump,” outlines the legislative strategy for the new congressional majority. Nik Popli and Julia Terruso wrote that Democrats will be able to set the legislative agenda in both chambers. They will also compel testimony from administration officials and investigate corruption allegations.
The authors noted that the party can force Republicans to take difficult votes and block new Cabinet nominees or federal judges. They described this as an opportunity to turn public discontent with Trump into a sustained argument for returning Democrats to the White House in 2028.
The visual choice reflects a shift in the president’s relationship with the publication. Although Time named Trump its Person of the Year in 2024, he has since criticized the magazine during an interview. He complained about what he considered an unflattering cover image in that instance.
