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Rhiannon12866
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Rhiannon12866's Journal
October 3, 2023
Rachel Maddow looks at the post-presidency accomplishments of Jimmy Carter and the emphasis on bipartisanship in President Joe Biden's campaign materials, and contrasts that with a Republican Party that can barely keep the government operating, is mired in infighting and follows a leader facing four separate criminal trials and a potentially devastating civil fraud trial. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
'There is no way to both-sides this': Republican meltdown paints stark contrast with Democrats - TRMS
Rachel Maddow looks at the post-presidency accomplishments of Jimmy Carter and the emphasis on bipartisanship in President Joe Biden's campaign materials, and contrasts that with a Republican Party that can barely keep the government operating, is mired in infighting and follows a leader facing four separate criminal trials and a potentially devastating civil fraud trial. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
Day 1 updates regarding the Trump New York fraud trial.
Find out what everyone is misunderstanding about the charges and court's decision regarding the fraud case brought against Donald Trump, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr, and the Trump Organization. - 10/02/2023.
Donald Trump's NY Fraud Trial - Day 1 - Raw News And Politics
Day 1 updates regarding the Trump New York fraud trial.
Find out what everyone is misunderstanding about the charges and court's decision regarding the fraud case brought against Donald Trump, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr, and the Trump Organization. - 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
Donald Trump was back in court today. This time, as the former president answers for his business dealings in New York, his empire could be at stake. The self-described property mogul has already been found liable for “persistent and repeated” fraud in this civil trial.
David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning economics reporter. He joins the show to discuss what this means for the Trump organization. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
Journalist on Trump's Civil Fraud Trial: "His Whole Life Has Been a Facade" - Amanpour and Company
Donald Trump was back in court today. This time, as the former president answers for his business dealings in New York, his empire could be at stake. The self-described property mogul has already been found liable for “persistent and repeated” fraud in this civil trial.
David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning economics reporter. He joins the show to discuss what this means for the Trump organization. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James were together for the first time in a New York City courtroom on Monday. Trump is on trial to determine what price he should pay for the massive fraud he has committed for years.
"He's a 77-year-old man who is finally being held to account for behavior he got away with for a long time because no one cared until he became president," MSNBC analyst Tim O'Brien says of Donald Trump. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
'Caged, afraid': Trump's 'corned' as New York fraud trial begins expert says - The ReidOut - MSNBC
Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James were together for the first time in a New York City courtroom on Monday. Trump is on trial to determine what price he should pay for the massive fraud he has committed for years.
"He's a 77-year-old man who is finally being held to account for behavior he got away with for a long time because no one cared until he became president," MSNBC analyst Tim O'Brien says of Donald Trump. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell analyzes Donald Trump’s first day in court in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud suit against him, including the many lies Trump told today about Attorney General James and the judge overseeing the case. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
Lawrence: In NY courtroom, Trump's now just another guy from Queens in trouble - The Last Word - MSNBC
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell analyzes Donald Trump’s first day in court in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud suit against him, including the many lies Trump told today about Attorney General James and the judge overseeing the case. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is facing growing calls for his resignation from his Democratic colleagues amidst his federal indictment on bribery charges. Rep. Andy Kim joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why he is challenging Sen. Menendez in next year’s Democratic primary to give the people of New Jersey “a choice.” - Aired on 10/02/2023.
31 Senate Democrats now calling for Sen. Menendez to resign - The Last Word - MSNBC
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is facing growing calls for his resignation from his Democratic colleagues amidst his federal indictment on bribery charges. Rep. Andy Kim joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why he is challenging Sen. Menendez in next year’s Democratic primary to give the people of New Jersey “a choice.” - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
Former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of NY join Jen Psaki to discuss the start of Trump's civil fraud trial. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
'The walls are closing in': Fmr. Manhattan DA on Trump's mounting legal woes - Inside w/Jen Psaki
Former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of NY join Jen Psaki to discuss the start of Trump's civil fraud trial. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
MSNBC Legal Analyst Andrew Weissmann joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and discusses Donald Trump reacting to the fraud case he faces in New York. Outside the courtroom Monday, Trump effectively said the loans were all paid back so there should be no case. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
'Legally it's irrelevant': Weissmann torches Trump fraud case excuse - The Last Word - MSNBC
MSNBC Legal Analyst Andrew Weissmann joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and discusses Donald Trump reacting to the fraud case he faces in New York. Outside the courtroom Monday, Trump effectively said the loans were all paid back so there should be no case. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
Representative Dan Goldman joins Jen Psaki to discuss the beginning of Trump's civil fraud trial and his reaction to Representative Gaetz filing motion to oust Speaker McCarthy. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
'Mob boss down in Mar-a-Lago': Rep. Goldman blasts Trump's hold on GOP - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
Representative Dan Goldman joins Jen Psaki to discuss the beginning of Trump's civil fraud trial and his reaction to Representative Gaetz filing motion to oust Speaker McCarthy. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
October 3, 2023
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz did what he has been promising to do--to attempt to fire Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his job by filing a motion to vacate the chair on Monday. This comes after a dramatic reversal by Speaker Kevin McCarthy this past weekend who, relying on Democrats, narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a short-term funding measure.
Joy Reid and Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher discuss this, plus Laphonza Butler being appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to complete the term of the late Sen. Feinstein. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
Matt Gaetz files motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his job - The ReidOut - MSNBC
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz did what he has been promising to do--to attempt to fire Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his job by filing a motion to vacate the chair on Monday. This comes after a dramatic reversal by Speaker Kevin McCarthy this past weekend who, relying on Democrats, narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a short-term funding measure.
Joy Reid and Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher discuss this, plus Laphonza Butler being appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to complete the term of the late Sen. Feinstein. - Aired on 10/02/2023.
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