Trump tells Maria Bartiromo 'there's something wrong' with Dems, warns they could become a minor party

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump tore into the Democratic Party during his sit-down with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' 'Sunday Morning Futures'.

The journalist kicked things off by calling out the Democrats for their embarrassing behavior during the president's recent address to a joint session of Congress.

"I was surprised at the Democrat’s behavior the other night. Because you delivered among the most diverse, expanded audience….Republicans and Democrats, Independents," Bartiromo noted. "So is it just that the Democrat leadership does not see that?"

Trump responded, "There's something wrong with them."

Donald Trump mocks Democrats for holding 'little tiny signs' during his address to Congress

Republicans now control both the House and Senate, and if last week's presidential address was any indication, Democrats are not handling their losses well.

During the speech, some Democrats held up signs accusing Trump of wanting to slash Medicaid funding, and it's safe to say he was not impressed.

"I can't even believe it. They lost an election in a landslide. They were talking about men playing in women’s sports," he said during his chat with Bartiromo. "When I looked the other night, I made a speech, the Republicans were going wild, and the Democrats were having their little signs up … their little tiny signs … and I said it’s unbelievable," Trump added. 

The MAGA spearhead went on to say that Democrats are on a downward spiral.

"And I think they’re going to end up being a minor party if they keep going like this because people don’t want to hear about these stupid ideas that they have. Transgender for everybody. And again, the men and women in sports, what is that, a 90 to 10 deal?" he expressed.

Donald Trump criticizes Democrats over their stance on transgender issues, Ukraine aid, and taxes

If there was any doubt there were problems within the Democratic Party, their behavior during and after Donald Trump’s speech confirmed it. Some skipped the address altogether, while others dramatically stormed out mid-speech.

The most chaotic moment was when Rep Al Green (D-TX) stood up, shouted at Trump, and waved his cane before security escorted him out.

The GOP-led House wasn't about to let that slide. They voted to censure Green, making him the 28th representative in history to get that dubious honor, the New York Post reported.

Democrats are still licking their wounds from last November’s across-the-board losses and trying to figure out their next move. But according to Trump, they’re making the same mistakes over and over—especially when it comes to issues like transgender athletes in women’s sports.

"They’re fighting for it," Trump said. "Is there something I don’t understand? But we don’t understand it?"

Even California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom seemed to admit the reality of the situation last week, acknowledging that letting transgender competitors into women’s sports "isn’t fair." But he stopped short of backing an actual ban, wary of giving Republicans even more ammo.

Another moment that had Trump raising an eyebrow was when Democrats broke out in applause over how much aid the US has sent to war-torn Ukraine.

And then there’s the tax issue. "All my life I’ve watched politicians [say], 'We will cut your taxes, we will cut your taxes.' These people say, 'We’re going to raise your taxes,'" Trump said.

Can Democrats make a comeback?

Despite their rough showing, some Democrats are hoping for a turnaround. They're pointing to the growing protests at GOP town halls, comparing them to past political swings.

Back in 2010 and 2018, frustrated voters disrupted Republican-led events before Democrats bounced back in the midterms. Some Dem strategists think history could repeat itself.

But not everyone is convinced. Former Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is openly frustrated with how the party played it safe in 2024.

"We shouldn’t have been playing this thing so safe," the Minnesota governor admitted to Politico. "We, as a party, are more cautious."

"In football parlance, we were in a prevent defense to not lose when we never had anything to lose because I don’t think we were ever ahead," the 60-year-old added. 

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