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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.

Losing already: trump criminal trial begins with losses on delay and Jan. 6 hearing

The first seven jurors have been selected for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the latest. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)
Losing already: trump criminal trial begins with losses on delay and Jan. 6 hearing
Losing already: trump criminal trial begins with losses on delay and Jan. 6 hearing

‘We waited for hours’: Law enforcement testify that Trump outright rejected sending help on Jan. 6

Congressman Eric Swalwell of California and Tim Heaphy, former lead investigator for the January 6th Select Committee join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to today's testimony from law enforcement about their readiness on January 6th, and how they were ready to defend the capitol but did not have the necessary authorization from then commander in chief Donald Trump. 
‘We waited for hours’: Law enforcement testify that Trump outright rejected sending help on Jan. 6
‘We waited for hours’: Law enforcement testify that Trump outright rejected sending help on Jan. 6

Andrew Weissmann on Catch and Kill: ‘This Donald Trump at ground zero of fake news’

Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department, George Conway, Contributor for The Atlantic, Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, and Erica Orden, Legal Reporter for Politico join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the evidence that will be presented in the Trump hush money trial which details the catch and kill scheme involving the National Enquirer, and how a media organization worked concoction with a Presidential campaign to suppress Karen McDougal’s story.
Andrew Weissmann on Catch and Kill: ‘This Donald Trump at ground zero of fake news’
Andrew Weissmann on Catch and Kill: ‘This Donald Trump at ground zero of fake news’

Donald Trump learns the rules don’t change when you’re a criminal defendant

Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department, Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, and Erica Orden, Legal Reporter for Politico join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the first two days of the hush money trial with Donald Trump being forced to hear potential jurors opinions of him and his conduct in the courtroom. 
Donald Trump learns the rules don’t change when you’re a criminal defendant
Donald Trump learns the rules don’t change when you’re a criminal defendant

George Conway on Trump: 'He is a narcissistic sociopath, he's not a normal, he's unwell'

Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department, and George Conway, Conservative Attorney and Staff Writer at The Atlantic join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Donald Trump sitting as a defendant and how he has struggled in two days of courtroom appearances with being treated like everybody else and not an ex-President.
George Conway on Trump: 'He is a narcissistic sociopath, he's not a normal, he's unwell'
George Conway on Trump: 'He is a narcissistic sociopath, he's not a normal, he's unwell'
3h ago

'Last piece' of jury selection is people who are 'willing to convict': Charles Coleman

Seven jurors have been selected in former President Trump's criminal trial. Five more jurors and six alternates are still needed. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and civil rights attorney Charles Coleman provide more insight.
'Last piece' of jury selection is people who are 'willing to convict': Charles Coleman
'Last piece' of jury selection is people who are 'willing to convict': Charles Coleman

Judge Merchan 'hoping' threat of potential jail time or fines will keep Trump 'in line': Rubin

Judge Merchan is moving quickly in the jury selection for former President Trump's hush money trial and questioned potential jurors on their social media accounts. Merchan also admonished Trump for saying something "audibly" in the direction of a juror. Our panel provides more legal analysis. 
Judge Merchan 'hoping' threat of potential jail time or fines will keep Trump 'in line': Rubin
Judge Merchan 'hoping' threat of potential jail time or fines will keep Trump 'in line': Rubin
8h ago

Elizabeth Warren: Biden will go after tax cheaters. Trump won't. 

Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Chris Hayes to discuss the stark contrast between Joe Biden and Donald Trump's records on tax policy. 
Elizabeth Warren: Biden will go after tax cheaters. Trump won't. 
Elizabeth Warren: Biden will go after tax cheaters. Trump won't. 

No jurors can be 'intimidated' in courtroom: Judge Merchan warns Trump

Seven jurors have been selected so far in former President Trump's New York hush money trial. MSNBC's Lisa Rubin, The New York Times investigative reporter Susanne Craig and NBC News' Jonathan Allen join Ana Cabrera to discuss the latest updates.
No jurors can be 'intimidated' in courtroom: Judge Merchan warns Trump
No jurors can be 'intimidated' in courtroom: Judge Merchan warns Trump

'I will not have any jurors intimidated': Judge issues warning during trial

The first seven jurors were selected for Donald Trump’s hush money trial Tuesday. Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over the case, warned Trump  should not try to intimidate the panelists who will be deciding his fate. The Morning Joe panel -- including George Conway and Mara Gay -- discuss.
'I will not have any jurors intimidated': Judge issues warning during trial
'I will not have any jurors intimidated': Judge issues warning during trial
20h ago

Seven jurors selected in Trump's NY criminal trial

After a sleepy start, Donald Trump's first criminal is now going full steam ahead. Seven jurors have officially been selected, and opening arguments could begin as soon as Monday. Harry Litman, Susan Glasser, and Mark Joseph Stern join The 11th Hour to discuss.
Seven jurors selected in Trump's NY criminal trial
Seven jurors selected in Trump's NY criminal trial