McCarthy Claims Trump Has 'Broken' Democratic Party

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has argued that President Trump has effectively 'broken' the Democratic Party, leaving it leaderless and divided, with internal conflicts over leadership and vision. McCarthy claims Republicans have an opportunity to court key voting blocs like Gen Z and Hispanic voters, as Democrats struggle with messaging and leadership, exemplified by the criticism of Chuck Schumer for his handling of government shutdown negotiations. Meanwhile, figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are perceived as the real leaders of the Democratic Party, drawing large crowds and rallying disaffected Democrats. McCarthy also criticized Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, for lacking clear messaging and decisive action. Amidst this turmoil, Trump’s polling is improving, particularly among traditionally Democratic demographics.