Trump Losing Power?
Democratic strategist James Carville is once again making headlines, using his media platform to claim President Trump’s approval rating is collapsing. Carville’s latest comments follow a new Gallup poll that places Trump at 36 percent — a number Democrats are now seizing on as they search for momentum heading into 2026.
But many conservative voters are calling Carville’s remarks what they are: another round of partisan talking points designed to keep Democrats energized as their own political future grows uncertain.
Carville Predicts Trump’s Presidency Is “Over” — A Familiar Democratic Script
During The Daily Beast Podcast, Carville insisted Trump’s approval “can only go lower,” even declaring that the president’s ability to govern is fading by the day.
“I think his presidency, in terms of getting anything significantly done, is over,” Carville said, adding that Trump will “definitely” face a Democratic House and “more than likely” a Democratic Senate after 2026.
For many older conservative voters, these claims sound less like analysis and more like wishful thinking — especially as Democrats continue struggling with internal divisions and a shrinking connection to working-class Americans.
Carville’s New York Times Op-Ed Pushes a Dark View of America Under Trump
Carville doubled down on his attacks in a New York Times op-ed, painting a gloomy picture of the nation’s economy while blaming Trump for “historic inequality.” He argued the U.S. is experiencing unrest comparable to the Roaring Twenties and even hinted at a “French Revolution in the American wind.”
But many readers see the irony:
The Biden-era inflation crisis, spiking costs, and collapsing affordability hit Americans long before Trump returned to the Oval Office.
Carville’s argument that Trump did “nothing” to lower costs ignores the fact that many of the financial pressures Americans feel today were created by Democrats’ spending, regulatory policies, and energy restrictions.
Conservatives Say Democrats Are Using Polls to Distract From Their Own Problems
While the Gallup number is lower than Trump’s average, it is far from historic. Even Gallup notes that former President Harry Truman dropped to 22 percent in 1952 — dramatically below Trump’s rating today.
Democrats know that Trump still has:
✔ a strong conservative base, especially among voters age 50+
✔ major influence over the Republican Party
✔ continued momentum on the economy, border security, and national defense
✔ deep support in swing states frustrated with Democratic policies
This is why many conservatives see Carville’s barrage of interviews and opinion pieces as a political strategy, not objective analysis.
Bottom Line: Carville’s Claims Won’t Shake Trump’s Core Support
Carville can insist that Trump’s “power is oozing out,” but the facts point in a different direction:
Trump continues to dominate conservative voter enthusiasm, shape national debates, and push forward with policy goals that resonate strongly with older Americans concerned about safety, affordability, and the direction of the country.
Democrats may hope a Gallup poll will change that. But for millions of conservative voters — especially those over 50 — Trump remains the most trusted voice fighting for America’s future.
