Democrat strategist and longtime party insider James Carville is making headlines once again — this time for accusing the Trump administration of racially targeting a Democratic congresswoman.
In a Tuesday appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat, Carville claimed that the recent assault charge against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) was racially motivated.
“This is my personal opinion, I think they went after her, and I think her race has something to do with it,” Carville told host Ari Melber. “I’ll just flat out and say that. It’s my point of view.”
Carville offered no evidence to back up his claim — and openly admitted that.
Despite the bold accusation, Carville quickly followed up by acknowledging that his theory is based solely on personal belief — not on facts or legal evidence.
“Again, let me be very clear, I don’t have any proof,” he admitted. “But if you ask me, do I think that’s what happened? Yes, I think that’s what happened. I think if it was a white congressperson, they would not have arrested her. I’ll just flat out say that.”
Carville went further, suggesting that the Trump administration’s broader strategy is to create division and stir controversy — particularly when other policy efforts fall short.
Carville tied his race-based claims to the current political and economic landscape. According to him, Republicans are using stories like McIver’s arrest to distract from economic challenges.
“They’re trying to do everything they can to draw attention to immigration because the global economy is terrible,” he said. “The rates on a ten-year bond are going up. It’s soft everywhere. Companies are warning of lower earnings, and all of this is happening.”
He argued that instead of tackling those issues, the GOP — and Trump in particular — are allegedly resorting to racially charged distractions.
“He’s not done anything about any of this. He can’t get his bill through Congress. So great, I got a great solution. Let’s go out and arrest a black woman, and that’ll solve everything. That’ll have everybody talking about this.”
Carville didn’t stop there. He wrapped up the interview by repeating his belief that the arrest was a political stunt aimed at shifting public focus — and inflaming racial tensions.
“When you got nothing to go on, hey, let’s get the black person and we can change the conversation,” he said. “That’s what I really, really believe.”
Carville’s comments raise more questions than answers. While he freely admits there’s no evidence behind his theory, he’s doubling down on race-based accusations that could further deepen political division.
What’s missing from this conversation? Facts.
There’s been no indication from the Department of Justice or the Trump administration that race played any role in Rep. McIver’s case. The claim appears rooted in political narrative — not legal reality.
But in today’s media environment, accusations like Carville’s can become headlines, regardless of proof.
Stay tuned. We’ll continue to monitor this story as it develops.
