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Latest opinions and news on Trump as the former president pursues re-election in 2024. Follow MSNBC's coverage of Trump cases, primary election results and more.

Taint of Trump's legacy: January 6 gets special security designation to protect certification

The Department of Homeland Security has designated the certification of votes by Congress on January 6, 2025 a "National Special Security Event" in anticipation of further unrest and violence instigated by Donald Trump. Susan Glasser, staff writer at the New Yorker discusses with Alex Wagner.
Taint of Trump's legacy: January 6 gets special security designation to protect certification
Taint of Trump's legacy: January 6 gets special security designation to protect certification

Even tighter: Why polling suggests a 2024 nail-biter

Ruth Igielnik, polling staff editor for the New York Times, talks with Alex Wagner about how to understand polling in the 2024 race, how much to trust its accuracy and the expectation that in an era of tight races, this year's presidential race is expected to come down to a handful of votes in a handful of counties. 
Even tighter: Why polling suggests a 2024 nail-biter
Even tighter: Why polling suggests a 2024 nail-biter

Trump-Vance cruel racist lies risk backlash as word spreads of real human consequences

The lies that Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are spreading about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio has escalated into a local security concern and generated a new level of fear and misery for a population already struggling to overcome challenging circumstances. Yamiche Alcindor, Washington correspondent for NBC News, talks with Alex Wagner about the human consequences of Trump's racist lies.
Trump-Vance cruel racist lies risk backlash as word spreads of real human consequences
Trump-Vance cruel racist lies risk backlash as word spreads of real human consequences

‘Enough is enough’: Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks this MAGA move is extreme

Donald Trump is apparently traveling with far-right activist Laura Loomer, raising concerns about her influence on the former president. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
‘Enough is enough’: Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks this MAGA move is extreme
‘Enough is enough’: Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks this MAGA move is extreme
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'Dark chapter': How Trump's hateful lies — not immigrants — are hurting Springfield

On Thursday the campaigns went into overdrive as the presidential candidates and their running mates spread out across the battleground states to rally support. And while Donald Trump says he won't debate VP Harris again, he's still obsessed with spreading lies about Springfield, Ohio. Vaughn Hillyard, McKay Coppins, Evan McMorris-Santoro, and Mike Memoli join Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour.
'Dark chapter': How Trump's hateful lies — not immigrants — are hurting Springfield
'Dark chapter': How Trump's hateful lies — not immigrants — are hurting Springfield

Trump spirals post-debate ‘like Drake after finding out Kendrick got the Super Bowl’

Donald Trump is doubling down on the baseless claim that immigrants are eating pets after facing backlash for making these debunked accusations during his presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
Trump spirals post-debate ‘like Drake after finding out Kendrick got the Super Bowl’
Trump spirals post-debate ‘like Drake after finding out Kendrick got the Super Bowl’

Lawrence: First D.C. Republican to fear Harris saw Trump’s ‘train wreck’ debate coming

In 2010, Karl Rove, helped fund a negative advertising campaign against Kamala Harris. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains that Rove was so worried about her, he attempted to prevent her from winning statewide in California’s attorney general race. Because she won that race, Lawrence says, she is where she is today – polling ahead of Donald Trump in important Electoral College states.
Lawrence: First D.C. Republican to fear Harris saw Trump’s ‘train wreck’ debate coming
Lawrence: First D.C. Republican to fear Harris saw Trump’s ‘train wreck’ debate coming
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Trump cozies up to racist far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer

She’s a far-right conspiracy theorist who just the other day made a jab at Kamala Harris so racist even Marjorie Taylor Greene called her out. And now she’s the newest member of the Trump brain trust. Meet Laura Loomer, the dangerous crank who has the former president’s eyes and ears.
Trump cozies up to racist far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer
Trump cozies up to racist far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer
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'It's all about scaring people': Tim Ryan talks conspiracy theories in the presidential debate

While Trump and his vice presidential pick elevate conspiracy theories on migrants, it's worth remembering JD Vance won his Senate seat stoking migrant fears. Tim Ryan, who faced off against Vance for Senate, joins Stephanie Ruhle with his insights on the key to running against the Trump team.
'It's all about scaring people': Tim Ryan talks conspiracy theories in the presidential debate
'It's all about scaring people': Tim Ryan talks conspiracy theories in the presidential debate

MAGA panic: Dogs, cats & piggie meltdown haunt Trump as GOP warns of election bloodbath

MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the first day of campaigning since the debate, and the momentum behind the Harris-Walz campaign. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)
MAGA panic: Dogs, cats & piggie meltdown haunt Trump as GOP warns of election bloodbath
MAGA panic: Dogs, cats & piggie meltdown haunt Trump as GOP warns of election bloodbath

‘There will be no third debate’: Donald Trump bails on an additional debate with VP Kamala Harris

Ian Sams, Senior Advisor and Spokesperson for the Harris Walz Campaign joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the news that Donald Trump has said no more debates, after his lackluster performance in his first debate with VP Kamala Harris. 
‘There will be no third debate’: Donald Trump bails on an additional debate with VP Kamala Harris
‘There will be no third debate’: Donald Trump bails on an additional debate with VP Kamala Harris