An overlooked part of Trump's indictment

Plus, Jen Psaki slams GOP hypocrisy on law and order

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Apr. 10, 2023 THE LATEST White-collar crime poses an insidious threat to democracy By Barbara McQuade Just a "bookkeeping error."   That's how Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has characterized the crimes alleged in the indictment of  former President Donald Trump. In fact, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal other crimes. Politics no doubt animates some of the more hysterical responses to the charges. But they are also a good reminder people of all political stripes too often dismiss the seriousness of so-called white-collar crime.   In reality, offenses committed by the business elite can be just as serious as those committed by street criminals. In fact, I would argue that in some cases, white-collar crime is more egregious than crime committed by a destitute individual desperate for cash. These are crimes often motivated by greed, instead of need.   And minimizing white-collar crime also ignores its victims — individuals and our society at large.   This is a preview of Barbara McQuade's latest article. Read the full column here. TRUMP INDICTED: ANALYSIS KATIE S. PHANG Trump's falsified business records charges point to an even bigger injustice  A close reading of Alvin Bragg's indictment shows that Trump likely committed far more than "business crimes." Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Biden shouldn't only be blaming Trump for the Afghanistan withdrawal  Biden tried to blame Trump for the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Here's why that's wrong. Read more. JA'HAN JONES The true reason Tennessee Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers  A multiracial Democratic movement has been burgeoning in Tennessee for a long time. Last week, GOP lawmakers finally did something about it. Read more.  HAYES BROWN ADHD patients aren't the problem. America's mishandling of the Adderall shortage is.  There's no agreed upon cause of the nationwide backlog on ADHD medications. But there's no question policymakers have been too slow to act. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS JEN PSAKI Jen Psaki slams GOP hypocrisy on law and order: 'Republicans have come full circle' KATIE PHANG Rick Wilson: Tennessee GOP will 'pay a grotesque and terrible price' for expulsion vote  AMERICAN VOICES Senator Hirono: 'We are going to have hearings' into trips taken by Clarence Thomas  JEN PSAKI Sen. Cortez Masto: Abortion pill ruling is part of far-right plan to erode women's rights MORE FROM MSNBC Today, esteemed journalist Ana Cabrera joins the MSNBC Reports lineup with the premiere of Ana Cabrera Reports at 10 a.m. ET. Every weekday, Ana will kick off coverage at 10 a.m., followed by José Díaz-Balart, Andrea Mitchell, Chris Jansing, and Katy Tur. Watch MSNBC Reports, weekdays beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Sunday, MSNBC Films Presents "Leguizamo Does America," a new six-part series from NBC News Studios. Host John Leguizamo travels across the country to celebrate the rich and diverse Latino cultures in six different destinations, exploring food, politics, music, and everything in between along the way. First up on John's trip: New York City. "Leguizamo Does America" premieres Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC, and is streaming on Peacock. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE