Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville criticized former President Joe Biden during an interview on the “Politics War Room” podcast, suggesting that Biden would be better off retreating to his home in Rehoboth Beach and staying out of the political spotlight. Carville blamed Biden for the American public’s disinterest in his leadership, arguing that Biden’s actions led to this situation, with even the Democratic Party distancing itself from him. He also dismissed Biden’s claim that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 election if he had stayed in the race, saying no one believed that. Carville expressed frustration with Biden’s public squabbles and urged him to step aside for the sake of the party, stating that his continued involvement in politics was detrimental. Carville emphasized that Biden was solely responsible for the current state of affairs and should not expect others to take the blame.

This criticism comes amid ongoing political challenges for Biden, as the Democratic Party shifts its focus, and as political figures, including former President Trump, challenge Biden’s climate agenda through executive actions aimed at bolstering fossil fuel production. While Carville calls for Biden to exit the stage, Trump has doubled down on policies reversing Biden’s climate initiatives, signaling a sharp contrast in the two leaders’ political approaches.