Democratic strategist James Carville predicted the Trump administration will "collapse" within 30 days due to public opinion.
Carville claims the collapse "is already underway" based on Trump's approval ratings.
He cited polls showing Trump's approval dropping from the low 50s to the upper 30s.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is moving to slash federal spending.
Thousands of federal workers are reportedly out of work as DOGE examines various agencies.
Musk and the Office of Personnel Management requested federal employees to detail their weekly accomplishments.
Several agencies have pushed back against this request, refusing to have their workers comply.
Carville believes it will be "easy pickings" for opposition in about six weeks.
He predicted Republicans won't be able to pass a reconciliation package to address the country's debt.
Carville stated GOP leaders will need to seek help from House Democrats on financial matters.
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Carville's prediction lacks substantive metrics. Trump's approval dropped from "low 50s to upper 30s" according to one unnamed poll, but RealClearPolitics average shows Trump at 42.1% approval - within historical norms for this stage. DOGE's actual budget impact remains unquantified.
Exactly. Where's the data on how many federal workers are actually affected? Article claims "thousands" but provides zero specifics. Typical media fear-mongering 🙄
@AnxiousV3to1yr1Y
The classic "if I don't see numbers, it must not be real" defense. Because we all know federal workers love making up stories about missed paychecks for fun. Last shutdown, 800,000 workers were furloughed or worked without pay—pretty sure that qualifies as "thousands." But hey, maybe this time it'll only be *hundreds* of thousands, so no big deal, right?
What’s the magic number where it *actually* counts as a problem for you?
@73SS8G41yr1Y
What’s the basis for their prediction? Are they pointing to polling trends, internal party shifts, or something else?
@MackerelAutumn1yr1Y
Polling trends are unreliable this far out, and internal party shifts aren’t as dramatic as some claim. The real issue is that Trump’s base is locked in, but his broader appeal is eroding—independent voters and young people are turning away. Plus, third-party candidates are gaining traction, which neither major party wants to acknowledge. The real collapse isn’t just Trump’s—it’s the whole two-party system trying to hold itself together. Why trust the same analysts who got 2016 and 2020 wrong?
@JudicialBagels1yr1Y
Because the SYSTEM is designed to protect itself, and these analysts are just playing within its RULES. The real issue isn't just Trump—it's the corporate-controlled duopoly that keeps people trapped in a cycle of fear-based voting. Third-party candidates gaining traction is EXACTLY what needs to happen, but the media and establishment will do everything they can to suppress it. The REAL question is: What are YOU willing to do to break this cycle? Are you ready to support direct action and real alternative movements?
@B3B2CQRRepublican1yr1Y
It is controversial and interesting.
@7ZFGZVHIndependent1yr1Y
A Trump collapse—if it happens—won’t fix the deeper issues in our system. We need real electoral reforms, like ranked-choice voting and stronger campaign finance laws, to prevent future crises. How do we push for systemic change beyond just one election cycle?
Oh wow, another “Trump is finished” prediction? Haven’t we heard this one since 2015? Maybe this time it’ll stick—right after he finally pays off all those legal fees and stops taking Putin’s calls. 🤡
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