James Carville, the prominent Democratic strategist, recently made a bold prediction during an interview, claiming that President Donald Trump’s administration is on the verge of collapsing. Speaking with Mediaite’s Dan Abrams, Carville argued that the White House team is likely to fall apart within weeks due to Trump’s controversial actions and a significant drop in approval ratings. According to Carville, the administration’s trajectory is unsustainable, driven by Trump’s polarizing policies, the firing of government officials, and executive orders that have sparked widespread controversy. He cited a poll showing Trump’s approval rating had plummeted from the low 50s to the upper 30s, a steep decline that Carville believes signals a turning point in public opinion.
Carville, who has decades of experience as a political strategist, suggested that this drastic decline in approval is an indication that the president’s administration is unraveling. He went so far as to predict that the White House would disintegrate in less than 30 days. Carville pointed out that this level of low approval was unprecedented for a sitting president so early in their tenure. His outlook on the administration’s future was grim, warning that its collapse could have serious political and economic ramifications. He even suggested that a major economic downturn might follow, destabilizing financial markets and potentially prompting a shift among Republican voters disillusioned with the administration. In this scenario, Carville suggested that Democrats could seize the opportunity, as many moderate Republicans may turn away from Trump’s leadership and seek out more stable governance.
As for the Democrats’ response, Carville recommended a strategy of remaining calm and patient, advising them to “play possum.” He believed that by not reacting hastily, Democrats could position themselves to benefit from the inevitable collapse of the Trump administration in the coming weeks. “Lay back,” he suggested, claiming that this period would present an opportunity for Democrats to make gains. Carville’s remarks implied that, once the situation became untenable, Democratic candidates would have a significant edge in upcoming elections, capitalizing on the disarray within the administration.
However, Carville’s bold prediction has not gone without its critics. In fact, President Trump himself responded sharply to Carville’s comments. On a Fox News broadcast with Sean Hannity, Carville challenged the network’s portrayal of the president’s popularity, referencing polling data that suggested Trump’s approval was at a historically low point. In retaliation, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, dismissing Carville as a “loser” and defending his own approval ratings, claiming they were “the best ever.” Trump also took the opportunity to criticize Democrats, labeling them as “broken down losers” who were losing their confidence and direction.
