The recent election highlighted the failure of the second Trump administration. President Donald Trump appointed unqualified people in almost every position. In his first go-around, he appointed reasonable Republicans in most positions. This time not so — and, boy, did it show.

Tariffs that had a negative effect on growth. A poorly thought-out war. A crusade against aliens that defied human decency. Obnoxious treatment of our closest allies, especially Canada, that has hurt the economy of Nevada greatly. So many failures that even Republicans were voting for Democrats, as shown in the upsets in northern Nevada, Texas, and across the country.

Mr. Trump blames everyone except himself — as befits a demagogue. Two more years. I hope the Democrats and reasonable Republicans can prevent more damage.