Carville Discusses Trump During Interview WIth Dan Abrams
James Carville, the longtime Democratic strategist best known for his role in electing Bill Clinton in 1992, is once again sounding the alarm. This time, he predicts that President Donald Trump’s administration is “in the midst of a collapse” and will implode within four to six weeks.
But given Carville’s recent track record—such as his confident assertion that Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election—it’s fair to ask whether his political instincts are as sharp as they once were.
Carville made his comments during a conversation with Mediaite founder Dan Abrams, where he argued that Trump’s administration is rapidly losing public support.
However, this claim runs counter to the reality that a strong majority of voters—including many Democrats who crossed party lines—elected Trump precisely to do what he is now doing: reversing the policies of the previous administration, restoring economic stability, and curbing what many saw as an unchecked progressive agenda.
Interestingly, Carville didn’t limit his criticism to Trump. He also took aim at the progressive wing of his own party, arguing that activist groups are not only unhelpful but outright harmful to the Democratic cause.
“These people were just useless. They’re actually worse than useless, they’re detrimental. And they never, ever learn to shut up,” he stated.
Abrams partially agreed, noting that the louder Democrats protest, the more it plays into the hands of Trump and his allies. He pointed out that media outlets like Fox News capitalize on these emotional outbursts, turning them into viral clips that reinforce conservative narratives.
When asked for advice on how Democrats should proceed, Carville’s recommendation was striking: they should “play possum.” His reasoning? He believes the Trump administration is collapsing on its own and that loud, reactionary opposition only weakens the Democratic position further. “It doesn’t need Elizabeth Warren and somebody screaming to pacify some progressive advocacy groups in Washington,” he warned.
Carville also speculated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may struggle to keep congressional Republicans united behind Trump’s agenda and could ultimately have to seek Democratic support for key legislation. “It’s over,” he declared.