Carville: Trump ‘deteriorating at a really rapid rate’
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Democratic strategist James Carville stated President Trump is "deteriorating at a really rapid rate."
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Democratic strategist James Carville stated on Monday that President Trump is "deteriorating at a really rapid rate." Carville's comments came as President Trump is actively weighing options regarding Iran and working on messaging to the American people. This assessment highlights a political strategist's view on the President's current state amidst critical foreign policy decisions. President Trump recently announced a two-week pause in striking Iran, coinciding with a developing ceasefire, and has addressed the nation multiple times on the issue.
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