Understand that he has the opportunity to appear either virtually or in thursday. That was granted in the last two arraignments. We understand that thejudge will arraignments. We understand that the judge will decide which one it is. But given that mr trump has appeared in person for the last two, it is probably likely that he will appear in person for this indictment. He tends to use them, as weve seen previously, as part of his campaign. And we are seeing his republican allies really rally around him. And in some ways, they are ramping up the rhetoric to defend him. Some of them are calling for the special prosecutions investigation to be defunded. They are saying that donald trump cant get a fair trial in dc. Of course, its being held here, the scene of the alleged crime because it is a left leaning city. They refer to it as the swamp. But remember, Donald Trumps second indictment, which is in florida. The trial will take place there. Florida is his home state. Its also a republican
But also that he can beat the rap. Most people believe hes a martyr, you know, just being persecuted, and i think hell get more votes. I pledge allegiance keeping a vigil outside a washington prison that houses some of the january 6th rioters, they think this largely democratic city will be hostile territory for a trump trial. Do you think that if a dcjury finds donald trump guilty, am i going to think that that was legitimate . Laughter no i, donald john trump, do solemnly swear. President trump swore to defend the constitution of the United States. But now hes accused of spreading lies and deceit, in a desperate attempt to stay in power, despite knowing he had lost the 2020 election. The police are now running back. The violent attack on january 6th was, say prosecutors, the result of his prolific lies, as he deliberately created nationwide mistrust and anger. The attack on our nations capitol on January 6th 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of american democracy. As desc
and msnbc spent 95% of their air time covering donald trump s arraignment. think about the buildup over the weekend, too. by now you d expect the media to have learned how to cover donald trump and his family but that s the exact opposite of what happened. after the the left the courthouse, he stopped by a famous cue and cafe in miami on his way out. cnn like most networks took trump s cafe visit live. for most networks and producers, his surprise stop is a god send. after all, how exciting are plane landings, suv caravans, courtroom sketches? but not cnn. this unscripted moment where average voters, as you see right here, show affection and enthusiasm, a human side to president 45, would not be covered. they would not allow it. watch. donald trump is charged with a series of federal felonies for mishandling the most sensitive government documents that we have and for obstruction of justice along with walt nada who is charged with intentionally setting up lies for the grand
cnn members and mitt and msnbc s we spent 95% of their airtime covering donald trump s arraignment. think about the build up over the weekend to. by now, you ve expect the media to have learned how to cover donald trump and his family. but that s the exact opposite of what happened after the president left the courthouse. he stopped by a famous cuban cafe in miami on his way out. cnn, like most networks, took trump s cafe visit live for most networks and certainly producers. his surprise stop is a godsend. after all, how exciting are plane landings, suv caravans, courtroom sketches, but not cnn . this unscripted moment where average voters, as you see right here, show affection and enthusiasm. a human side to president, 45, would not be covered. they would not allow it. watch. donald trump is charged with a series of federal felonies for mishandling the most sensitive government documents that we have. and for obstruction of justice, along with wall nada, who is charged wit
tonight, donald trump starting off 2024 by pushing back on maine s ballot ban. a clash of legal challenges and campaign events which is two weeks to go until the iowa caucuses. then, harvard university s president stepping down after backlash over congressional testimony and allegations of plagiarism. and, congress as a lot to get done in a election year. how this could all play out with republicans now in the majority in the house as the 11th hour gets underway on this tuesday night. good evening once again. i m stephanie ruhle. happy to be back at msnbc headquarters here in new york city. we are kicking off our first show of the new year with the reality of defendant donald trump on the 2024 campaign trail, less than two weeks out from the iowa caucuses, three weeks from the new hampshire primary, and right now his challengers for the gop nomination have yet to touch him in the polls. but donald trump is likely facing multiple trials this year as he makes his pitch to vot