If you were watching Fox News last night, you might have caught James Carville—yes, the same guy who helped Bill Clinton win in 1992—absolutely losing it on live TV.
Carville, a longtime Democratic strategist, went on Martha MacCallum’s show to talk about the state of politics in 2025, but instead of delivering sharp analysis, he spiraled into what can only be described as a full-blown meltdown.
This wasn’t just passionate debating.
No, Carville was yelling, throwing out wild claims about President Trump, and dodging basic questions about the Democratic Party’s direction.
Some folks online even said MacCallum had to cut him off because he was ranting so much.
It didn’t take long for social media to explode, with conservatives and even some Democrats wondering: What the heck happened to James Carville?
Carville’s Big Claims (And Why They Don’t Hold Up)
So, what exactly did Carville say? Well, here are his three biggest points—and why they don’t really add up:
-
“Trump’s Approval Ratings Are Tanking”
Carville insisted that Trump has the lowest approval rating of any president at this point in his term. But that’s just not true. In fact, according to the latest Harvard/Harris poll, Trump’s approval is higher than ever, with strong Republican and independent voter support. So why is Carville still pushing this narrative? Probably because he needs people to believe it. -
“The Stock Market is Crashing Under Trump”
Carville also claimed the stock market has been “down” since Trump took office again. Really? Because last time we checked, the markets were responding positively to Trump’s policies, especially his rollback of Biden-era regulations. Sure, there have been fluctuations (as always), but to suggest the economy is collapsing under Trump is just classic Democratic fear-mongering. -
“Democrats Don’t Need to Change—Just Wait for Trump to Fail”
Perhaps the strangest part of Carville’s rant was his advice to his fellow Democrats. Instead of offering solutions, he suggested the party should “play possum” and wait for Trump’s administration to implode. That’s the strategy? Ignore voters’ concerns, refuse to adapt, and just hope things go bad for Trump? No wonder so many Americans are turning away from the Democrat Party.
The Reaction: Even Democrats Are Scratching Their Heads
It wasn’t just conservatives shaking their heads at Carville’s performance.
Even some Democrats weren’t impressed. Some called it “embarrassing,” and others said Carville is “stuck in the past” and doesn’t understand why voters are rejecting his party’s radical policies.
And let’s not forget: this isn’t the first time Carville has gone off the rails. Just last month, he wrote an op-ed warning that Democrats are “losing their minds” over Trump and need to cool down.
But then he goes on national TV and proves his own point by screaming at the camera. If he really wants Democrats to calm down, maybe he should take his own advice.
What This Means for 2025 and Beyond
Carville’s meltdown is just the latest sign of how lost the Democratic Party is right now.
Instead of offering real solutions, their top strategists are flailing—shouting about Trump, dodging tough questions, and hoping that voters won’t notice their failures.
But here’s the thing: voters do notice. They see that under Trump, policies are moving in the right direction.
They remember how much better the economy was under his first term. And they’re tired of being told the sky is falling every time a Republican is in office.
Carville might still have the energy to yell on TV, but his party? They’re out of ideas.
And if this is the best they’ve got, 2026 and 2028 could be even bigger wins for conservatives.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
