Democratic political strategist James Carville unleashed another tirade on his podcast Politics War Room, asking whether Americans should wait for President Donald Trump to fully become “Hitler” before taking action.
During the episode “Is Trump Really Like Hitler?” Carville responded to recent remarks made by CNN host Michael Smerconish.
Smerconish said that while many people dislike Trump, he should not be treated as if he were Hitler.
However, Carville didn’t agree.
“Do we wait until he’s Hitler? At what point do you say, ‘This guy is a threat?’”
The former Clinton strategist urged Smerconish to bring in historians such as Anne Applebaum or Timothy Snyder—authors who have written extensively about authoritarian regimes in Europe—to give historical context when discussing authoritarianism and political extremism.
Carville also referenced a recent New York Times guest essay by comedian Larry David, My Dinner with Adolf. This essay satirized HBO host Bill Maher’s controversial White House visit, a fictional account aimed at portraying what some view as the dangers of normalizing Trump.
Carville then cited a quote from Barney Fife, a fictional character on the 1960s television show The Andy Griffith Show, to illustrate how he believes Trump should be dealt with.
“I’m going to quote the great Barney Fife: ‘Nip it. Nip it in the bud,’” Carville said.
“That’s what I say. Nip it, nip it in the bud. Don’t wait.”
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The news comes amid growing concerns among Democrats over Trump’s continued popularity and potential re-election as President in 2024.
Democrats have escalated their rhetoric in response to ongoing policy shifts and Trump’s MAGA agenda.
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