Overview

• On June 5, Carville told listeners that wealthy Jewish donors cite antisemitic protests at universities like Columbia as their reason for withdrawing support from the Democratic Party.
• He labeled those concerns an excuse and argued the true motive is to secure President Trump’s proposed extension of the 2017 tax cuts.
• Carville asserted some donors would even back extreme right-wing groups if it guaranteed lower tax rates.
• High-profile contributors such as Jacob Helberg have redirected over $1 million to Trump’s campaign, pointing to Democratic leaders’ handling of antisemitic campus demonstrations since October 2023.
• While emphasizing most Jewish Americans remain cautious of Trump, Carville warned a subset will prioritize financial incentives over party loyalty.