Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has come out swinging against Jewish donors who are turning their backs on the Democratic Party over pro-Palestinian protests at places like Columbia University. In an exclusive chat, Carville didn’t mince words, calling the move illogical and pointing out that it’s not Democrats cozying up to controversial figures with antisemitic ties. 'I’ve never seen a Democrat dining with Kanye West or Nick Fuentes,' he remarked sharply, taking a jab at Republican associations.

Carville argues that the protests on college campuses—hotbeds of frustration over U.S. policy toward Israel during the Gaza conflict—shouldn’t be enough to push donors away. 'You can’t abandon the Democrats just because of some chants against Biden. It’s nonsense,' he said. He’s got a point when you look at the bigger picture: campuses have long been a Democratic stronghold, and the unrest reflects deeper generational divides over foreign policy.

But Carville’s real fire comes when he lays out the Democratic Party’s historical support for Israel. From Harry Truman’s role in Israel’s founding to Bill Clinton’s near-miss at Middle East peace, and Barack Obama’s backing of the life-saving Iron Dome, he insists the Dems have a track record that’s hard to beat. 'It’s not even close,' he emphasized, contrasting this with Republican ties to figures and groups with questionable stances on Jewish issues, including a recent endorsement of an extremist party in Germany by a high-profile Trump ally.

On the flip side, the White House pushed back, touting Trump’s 'unprecedented support' from the Jewish community and his administration’s actions against antisemitism as proof of a pro-Israel stance. Yet Carville remains skeptical, suggesting some donors might just be chasing tax breaks by jumping ship to the GOP. It’s a messy debate, but one thing’s clear: the rift over Israel and campus protests is shaking up old political loyalties in ways we haven’t seen in a while.

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Carville Slams Jewish Donors for Ditching Democrats Over Israel Protests