Jen Psaki: Don’t freak out about…

What Trump's arraignment means for democracy

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki Saturday, April 08, 2023 Don't freak out about ... what Trump's arraignment means for democracy By Jen Psaki This week was jarring. A former president of the United States made the bad kind of history when he was arraigned in a New York courthouse on Tuesday. It was a lot to digest. It was messy. And it has the potential to truly our faith in the integrity and longevity of our founding national principles. But we can take some solace in a series of pro-democracy victories that unfolded almost simultaneously across America. In Wisconsin, liberal judge Kelly Protasiewicz defeated her conservative opponent by eleven points — because Wisconsin voters turned out in record numbers. In Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill repealing the state's 1931 abortion ban. And in Tennessee, more than a thousand students in the Nashville area walked out of their classrooms and headed to the state capitol, demanding stricter gun laws. Because outside of that New York courtroom, the work that keeps our democracy strong is quietly churning on.   Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here. And tune in to "Inside with Jen Psaki," on Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC, and streaming on Peacock. TOP STORIES JORDAN RUBIN Texas judge suspends FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone, but government can appeal If yesterday's ruling goes into effect, it could upend the ability to obtain mifepristone, a key abortion medication, nationwide. Read more. TEQUILA JOHNSON I live in Tennessee. The expelled Democrats were right. What we are witnessing is not mere partisanship, but the belief that some voters don't deserve representative government. Read more. HAYES BROWN Biden's cynical new 'compromise' is one of his cruelest yet Joe Biden's shift to the right in recent months has coincided with the rise of White House chief of staff Jeff Zients. Read more. STEVE BENEN Jordan might regret the first subpoena in Trump indictment probe This is the guy Jordan wants to bring in for testimony? The phrase 'don't threaten me with a good time' comes to mind. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ALL IN Abortion pill case likely heads to SCOTUS after two judges issue conflicting rulings ALL IN Expelled Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson on his path to reinstatement DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE Expelled TN State Rep. Justin Jones calls expulsion 'a mockery of democracy' THE BEAT WITH ARI Trump could face Stormy Daniels in court as DA vows 'intimidation' won't work MORE FROM MSNBC Tomorrow, California Governor Gavin Newsom joins Jen Psaki to discuss the rollback of freedoms in red states and the ongoing fight for gun reform and abortion access. Watch Inside with Jen Psaki, tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET, only on MSNBC. On Monday, esteemed journalist Ana Cabrera joins the MSNBC Reports lineup with the premiere of Ana Cabrera Reports at 10 a.m. ET. Ana Cabrera will kick off coverage at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the rest of the MSNBC Reports lineup until Deadline: White House at 4 p.m. ET. Watch MSNBC Reports, weekdays beginning at 10 a.m. ET, only on MSNBC.  30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE