Carville claims Trump wants GOP to lose midterms

Democratic strategist James Carville told journalist Al Hunt on Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is deliberately seeking to undermine his own party in the upcoming midterm elections. Carville said, “The only answer that I can come up with that explains the current behavior of Donald Trump is simply this: He wants the Republicans to lose. He hates them. He wants to torture them.” The comment was made during a discussion of Trump’s recent public statements and actions that Carville said appear to conflict with typical party‑building strategies.

Carville’s remarks come as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterm contests, with Republicans aiming to retain control of Congress after a series of high‑profile campaign events featuring the former president. No response from Trump or his representatives has been reported, and other political analysts have noted that the speculation adds another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile electoral environment. The midterms are expected to serve as a key indicator of voter sentiment heading into the next presidential election cycle.