James Carville Surprises Ari Melber With Trump-Biden Debate Prediction

Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville said Monday he wouldnt be surprised if former President Donald Trump chickens out of his first 2024 election debate against President Joe Biden .

Biden and Trump are scheduled to go head-to-head in Atlanta on June 27 for the audience-less CNN debate, and one rule will see the candidates microphones muted when its not their turn to speak.

While discussing the debate rules, MSNBC s Ari Melber asked Carville if that will matter.

Well, if I was a gambler, and actually, I am a gambler, Id take even money that Trump doesnt show up, he replied.

Ha! said Melber. You dont think Trumps coming next week?

I mean, I dont know, but I think hes gonna wake up and decide, suggested Carville. Just like he said he was gonna testify at his defense in his trial, he didnt even put on a defense.

If you gave me even money, Id say hes a no-show. Hell just get up in the morning and say, Im just not going to do it, Carville added.

Watch Carvilles full analysis here: