'His presidency is done': Prominent strategist reveals Trump's 'stunning' vulnerability

A prominent political strategist claimed during a podcast interview on Monday that President Donald Trump's second term is effectively over after Democrats picked up wins in key state races, which he said was the result of Trump revealing a "stunning" vulnerability.

For the last several years, Trump has appeared to be an unshakable political force. He survived two impeachments during his first term and has faced almost no sustained opposition to his agenda during his second term. However, experts have argued that cracks are appearing in Trump's base because of his strikes against alleged drug dealers and his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

James Carville, a prominent Democratic strategist, discussed Trump's vulnerabilities during an interview on "The Daily Beast Podcast" with Joanna Coles, the outlet's chief content officer.

"His presidency, in terms of getting anything significantly done, is over," Carville said. "He's definitely got to deal with a Democratic House. I think it's more likely he's going to be dealing with a Democratic Senate, too."

Carville added that key wins by Democrats in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other state races have exposed a "stunning" weakness for Trump: the economy.

For instance, Carville pointed to the Trump administration allowing Obamacare subsidies to expire, which drove up health care costs for millions of Americans. He also pointed to the administration's efforts to cut funding for rural hospitals.

"That election was beyond conclusive," Carville said. "It was stunning, not just in the depth but the breadth of it."