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James Carville Warns of President Trump’s Deteriorating Condition
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Trump’s Health Under Scrutiny
Democratic strategist James Carville has publicly asserted that President Donald Trump, now 80, is “deteriorating.” Carville argues that the president appears increasingly disengaged, describing him as “on autopilot” and suggesting the leader is “in his final convulsions.” The comments were made during a recent episode of the Politicon podcast and echo earlier concerns Carville voiced after Trump’s third physical assessment within 13 months.
Carville’s Assessment
Carville’s critique centers on observable behaviors: frequent instances of the president appearing to fall asleep, walking unsteadily, and showing bruising on the backs of his hands. He contends that these signs, combined with Trump’s own admission that he closes his eyes during “boring” cabinet meetings, indicate a deeper issue that “something is wrong here.”
Official Responses
Trump’s personal physician, **Navy Capt. Trump himself denied sleeping during meetings, insisting his closed eyes were a response to boredom rather than fatigue.
Recent Political Context
Aides described the president as “even more erratic” in June, and in August they told CNN the president showed little interest in traveling to campaign for vulnerable Republican candidates ahead of the midterms. By early September, Trump held an unprecedented midterm convention in Dallas, seeking to rally party support amid polling that suggested potential losses in the House and Senate.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The guy doesn’t want to do the job anymore. He’s just on autopilot,” — James Carville, democratic strategist
- “I think the man is in his final convulsions,” — James Carville, democratic strategist