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Donald Trump

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.

Fleecing the flock: Fine print shows how Trump takes his cut of followers' money

As Donald Trump rolls out another cringey grift, selling branded copies of the Bible, new reporting shows how even money that is not designated as going to Trump often ends up in Trump's pocket - or his lawyers' pockets. Kristy Greenberg, former federal prosecutor discusses with Alex Wagner. 
Fleecing the flock: Fine print shows how Trump takes his cut of followers' money
Fleecing the flock: Fine print shows how Trump takes his cut of followers' money

Trump says he’s good for reduced $175M civil fraud bond. So why hasn’t he paid it?

New York Times Investigative Reporter Susanne Craig joins MSNBC’s Ali Velshi to discuss the likelihood that Donald Trump will come up with the reduced bond of $175 million that he must pay in the New York civil fraud judgment by April 4 and where Trump might get the money from as he faces mounting legal bills.
Trump says he’s good for reduced $175M civil fraud bond. So why hasn’t he paid it?
Trump says he’s good for reduced $175M civil fraud bond. So why hasn’t he paid it?
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MAGA sales tax: The Trump plan to make everything more expensive

Trump “is running on jacking up prices on a huge amount of the goods we use every day. I know it sounds like I'm making this up. But genuinely his core economic policy proposal right now is an across-the-board, consumer sales tax for every good imported into the United States,” says Chris Hayes on Trump's tariff plan. 
MAGA sales tax: The Trump plan to make everything more expensive
MAGA sales tax: The Trump plan to make everything more expensive
9h ago

Trump RNC's question for new hires: Was the 2020 election stolen?

In the wake of the Trump takeover of the RNC, the Washington Post reports job applicants have been asked if they believe the 2020 election was stolen, as a “litmus test” for hiring. “The Republican National Committee, apparently, does not live in reality,” says Chris Hayes. 
Trump RNC's question for new hires: Was the 2020 election stolen?
Trump RNC's question for new hires: Was the 2020 election stolen?

Losing: Republicans lose red Alabama and worry about a Trump 2024 loss over extremism

Democrat Marilyn Lands won a special election in Alabama after making abortion rights central to her campaign, and MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the wider implications for November. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)
Losing: Republicans lose red Alabama and worry about a Trump 2024 loss over extremism
Losing: Republicans lose red Alabama and worry about a Trump 2024 loss over extremism

Coup reckoning: Trump’s prison fears echo as ally faces disbarment over coup plot

Trump ally Jefferey Clark is facing potential disbarment for his coup efforts. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Mother Jones’ David Corn.(Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)
Coup reckoning: Trump’s prison fears echo as ally faces disbarment over coup plot
Coup reckoning: Trump’s prison fears echo as ally faces disbarment over coup plot
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Garrett Haake says RNC chair Lara Trump is ‘trying to modernize the Republican party’

NBC News Senior Correspondent Garrett Haake reports on his interview with the RNC’s new chairperson Lara Trump and explains why her comment about the 2020 presidential election contradicts what the RNC is asking new hires in their interviews.
Garrett Haake says RNC chair Lara Trump is ‘trying to modernize the Republican party’
Garrett Haake says RNC chair Lara Trump is ‘trying to modernize the Republican party’

Barbara McQuade on what happens if Trump violates gag order

Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan put former President Trump under a partial gag order in the criminal hush money case. Garrett Haake and Barbara McQuade join Andrea Mitchell to discuss that plus Former President Trump’s decision to sell Bibles adorned with the words “God Bless the USA” for $59.99.
Barbara McQuade on what happens if Trump violates gag order
Barbara McQuade on what happens if Trump violates gag order

Trump selling bibles 'sends a message' to non-Christians: Bradley Onishi

Former President Trump says he wants to "Make America Pray Again" and is now selling a $59.99 bible amid his legal woes. NBC News' Dasha Burns, "Preparing for War" author Bradley Onishi and MSNBC columnist Charlie Sykes discuss what he may do with the proceeds.
Trump selling bibles 'sends a message' to non-Christians: Bradley Onishi
Trump selling bibles 'sends a message' to non-Christians: Bradley Onishi

Trump is selling Bibles with the ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ singer

Former President Trump is promoting a Bible being sold for $59.99 in a partnership with "God Bless the U.S.A." singer Lee Greenwood.
Trump is selling Bibles with the ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ singer
Trump is selling Bibles with the ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ singer

'Trump's party': Michael Steele slams Lara Trump serving as the new RNC chair

Former President Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump, now the new RNC co-chair, spoke exclusively to NBC News’ Garrett Haake, saying that the 2020 election is "in the past" even as Donald Trump keeps bringing it up. Former RNC chair Michael Steele and USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discuss more as the road to November heats up.
'Trump's party': Michael Steele slams Lara Trump serving as the new RNC chair
'Trump's party': Michael Steele slams Lara Trump serving as the new RNC chair