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Pritzker on bowing to Trump intimidation: The consequences of not standing up are worse
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 04:01
So, this is this story about Jimmy Kimmel is is definitely not just a media story. It's much bigger than that. And that's one of the reasons I think Democratic leaders across the country are speaking out against ABC for indefinitely pausing late night show Jimmy Kimmel Live after facing pressure from Donald Trump's FCC.Uh we're going to talk about a lot of this with Democratic Governor JB Pritzkar of Illinois. Here's what he said earlier today, earlier this evening I should say, since this spoke in the last ...
Fascism scholar: Trump’s America is textbook authoritarianism
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 01:33
Yeah, this is completely playbook what is happening and scholars of authoritarianism have been warning about this for years. Every authoritarian ever waits for an atrocity to happen, a terrorist attack, and they have planned how they're going to use it. They're going to use it to target the political opposition.Steven Miller is now talking about Democrats the way he talks about immigrants. So this is just what we expected. Uh it's exactly what happens uh in any author.It's it's what you would do if you were ...
Ben Rhodes: Brazil delivers a lesson in democracy America can’t ignore
MSNBC· 2025-09-14 18:35
Joining me now, Ben Rhodess, former deputy national security adviser under President Barack Obama. He's the co-host of Pod Save the World and an MSNBC political contributor. He's the author of After the Fall, the rise of authoritarianism in the world we've made.Uh Ben, you're the perfect person to have this this conversation with because of the news cycle that we're in. Some of this was lost. People uh either maybe didn't see it and certainly maybe haven't studied it, but I think it's really really instruct ...
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mert | helius.dev· 2025-09-10 19:46
one of the sadder things about Charlie Kirk death is that whether you agreed with him or not, he championed open debateopen debate between ideas is the main currency of a democracyif you're now being shot for that, this incentivizes less of that and more of shooting ...
Thousands rally against Trump's troop deployment in D.C.
NBC News· 2025-09-06 23:52
Public Safety Concerns - Community members express feeling unsafe due to increased presence of unmarked vehicles [1] - Residents indicate a desire to handle local issues independently [2] Call for Troop Withdrawal - Demand for the return of troops to their families throughout the United States [1] - The community believes that the troops are not needed in DC [1]
Trump’s ‘dead serious’ about a third term despite the jokes: Dem strategist
MSNBC· 2025-08-30 22:00
President Trump making his expectations clear this week. He wants unwavering loyalty and won't tolerate any disscent. Nowhere was that more clearly on display than the televised cabinet meeting lasting over three hours in which Trump's team quote took their turns, each working a little bit harder than the last, to offer Mr.. Trump praise. Uh, you made this country safe. You opened up the economy. You enforced the law.This is just such a great opportunity really to recognize your leadership as a true champio ...
'That only worked for Michelle Obama': Nicolle Wallace on Democrats' new tactics for fighting Trump
MSNBC· 2025-08-28 21:34
Wake up. We're losing this country in real time. This is not bloiation. This is not exaggeration.It's happening. You don't get a doover. 249 years.Those enduring values, best of Roman Republic, Greek democracy, co-equal branches of government, popular sovereignty, the rule of law is being replaced with the rule of dawn. Period. Full stop.And so we have to assert ourselves with more clarity and conviction. Hi again everybody. It's now 5:00 in the east.More clarity and conviction and a plea to all Americans t ...
‘Trump doesn't respect norms and laws’: House Dem Caucus Chair
MSNBC· 2025-08-26 03:03
you know, we have to connect the dots for people. And so, right now, the issue that we have been talking about is Donald Trump's consolidation of of power, um, which is what Michael led with, and we're talking about redistricting. But for us, we have to connect that back to the American people.We have to remind them that Donald Trump called Governor Abbott and asked for five votes, just like he called Brad Raffensburgger and asked for 11,780 votes years ago. He's doing this because he wants to hold power an ...
Texas state rep. ‘elated, grateful’ over California's efforts to combat GOP gerrymandering
MSNBC· 2025-08-22 00:47
Political Stance & Resistance - The speaker expresses gratitude for California's legislature stepping up to challenge what they perceive as a demise of democracy [1][2] - A representative highlights the importance of resisting government overreach and control, emphasizing the value of liberty and freedom for all [7][8] - The representative refused to comply with what they viewed as an overreach of authority, where Democrats were allegedly tricked into surrendering their freedom [6] California's Response - California Democrats are united in fighting against perceived threats to democracy, with near-unanimous support in both legislative bodies [13] - California is acting to protect its interests, citing concerns about troops in the streets, masked individuals, and the Trump administration's policies [10][11] - California faces a tight timeline to educate and persuade voters, aiming for an overwhelming show of support regarding the issues at stake [15][16] Key Issues & Concerns - Concerns are raised about potential voter suppression and the integrity of upcoming elections [16] - Issues at stake include healthcare access for 23 million people, reproductive rights, and environmental protection [11][12] - The Trump administration is accused of attempting to punish California universities by withholding $1 billion [11]
Maddow: 'This is the story of Trump's second term in office'
MSNBC· 2025-08-19 02:06
Political Analysis - The analysis suggests a concern regarding the integrity of the 2026 elections and a consolidation of governmental power [1] - The report indicates the use of force against the population, including the alleged existence of secret police and black site prisons [1] - The analysis points to alliances with dictatorships and actions defying court orders [1] - The report suggests that the public disapproves of the actions described [2] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of the ability to replace leaders through elections [3]