Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a clear directive to his party, urging them to pivot away from divisive “woke” cultural debates and instead concentrate their electoral efforts on critiquing former President Donald Trump’s substantial economic policies.

Carville, speaking on his “Politics War Room” podcast, emphasized that engaging in what he terms “culture war issues,” such as discussions around trans athletes, serves only as a distraction that could undermine the Democratic Party’s political standing and effectiveness.

His core argument centers on the strategic advantage Democrats hold by targeting Trump’s considerable $3.3 trillion “big, beautiful bill.” Carville believes this legislation represents a unique vulnerability for the former president and a strong rallying point for the opposition.

The strategist highlighted that opposition to this bill, which Trump signed into law recently, offers one of the most compelling narratives for Democrats to deploy against the Republican Party. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries previously labeled the bill “cruel,” citing proposed reforms to Medicaid and SNAP programs that could impact millions of beneficiaries.

Carville underscored the rare political alignment, noting that “This is a rare time in American politics that we have an agreement on what the number one issue should be.” He views this as an unparalleled opportunity for Democrats to address substantive issues that deeply resonate with the broader public.

Furthermore, Carville asserted that a consistent focus on economic policies and the implications of the “big, beautiful bill” would make upcoming elections virtually unwinnable for the Republican opposition, ensuring Democratic success.

Co-host Al Hunt reinforced the idea that Republicans might attempt to introduce “radical left issues,” including the trans issue, as a diversionary tactic to deflect attention from the weaknesses within their own spending agenda.

Carville strongly cautioned against falling for these diversions, stating, “I think at this point, you’re going to look silly if you go to trans stuff, okay? I think that idea has, like, come and gone.” He stressed that Democrats must remain disciplined and not allow themselves to be drawn into unproductive debates.

His final piece of advice to the Democratic Party was unequivocal: “Just don’t let them take you there. They’re going to try anything they can, but don’t let them go there,” underscoring the importance of strategic focus and message discipline.