Trump rips Carville over call for more states, Supreme Court justices
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President Trump criticized James Carville for suggesting more states and Supreme Court justices.
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President Trump criticized veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, labeling him a "wacko" on Tuesday. Trump's remarks targeted Carville's repeated suggestions that Democrats should pursue statehood for Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, and expand the Supreme Court if they regain power. This public rebuke highlights the ongoing political friction between the current administration and prominent Democratic voices regarding potential structural changes to the U.S. political system. Carville's proposals are often seen by conservatives as attempts to fundamentally alter the balance of power in Washington.
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