James Carville says he'd bet Trump won't show up to first debate: 'I wouldn't be shocked'

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Democratic strategist James Carville said he would wager "even money" that former President Trump will be a "no-show" at next week's presidential debate.

"If I was a gambler — and I am a gambler — I'd take even money that Trump doesn't show up," Carville told MSNBC's Ari Melber on Monday.

"You don't think Trump's coming next week?" Melber followed.

"I mean, I don't know," Carville said. "I think he's gonna wake up and decide, just like he said he was going to testify in the defense of his trial. He didn't even put on a defense."

"Let him show up. I wouldn't be shocked but I certainly would not be surprised. If you gave me even money, I'd say he's a no-show. He'll just get up that morning and say 'I'm just not going to do it,'" he added.

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The first debate will be moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, who have long been critical of Trump.

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Last week, Trump suggested there's a "10% chance" CNN will be fair to him.

"I