Ava DuVernay Warns Midterm Elections Mean Trouble 'Either Way' for U.S.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay delivered a stark warning about the U.S. midterm elections, telling Variety at the Airbnb.org Gala that "either way we're in trouble." DuVernay, known for 'Selma' and '13th,' suggested that even if Democrats manage to hold Congress, the reaction from the opposition could be severe. Her comments come as polls show a tight race for control of the House and Senate, with key issues like abortion, inflation, and democracy itself driving voters. DuVernay's perspective highlights the deep polarization and high stakes of this election cycle, where both parties frame the outcome as existential. As a prominent voice in social justice, her warning underscores the anxiety among progressives about potential political violence or legislative gridlock. The midterm results will shape the next two years of Biden's presidency and set the stage for 2024.