In classified docs case, did Trump publicly admit a bit too much? ...Plus, Santos’ case in Brazil adds new pressure to Republican leaders

At his town hall event this week, Donald Trump contradicted his own lawyers' line about the classified documents scandal. That wasn't smart.

Friday, May 12, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS In classified docs case, did Trump publicly admit a bit too much? In classified docs case, did Trump publicly admit a bit too much? At his town hall event this week, Donald Trump contradicted his own lawyers' line about the classified documents scandal. That wasn't smart. MORE Santos' case in Brazil adds new pressure to Republican leaders The good news for GOP Rep. George Santos is that his legal mess in Brazil has apparently been resolved. The bad news is, he just confessed in court to theft. MORE Santos' case in Brazil adds new pressure to Republican leaders The good news for GOP Rep. George Santos is that his legal mess in Brazil has apparently been resolved. The bad news is, he just confessed in court to theft. MORE Polling suggests public still struggles with debt ceiling basics One part of the debt ceiling fight cuts the GOP's way: Much of the public doesn't understand the basics, so Republicans can get away with dangerous radicalism. MORE Polling suggests public still struggles with debt ceiling basics One part of the debt ceiling fight cuts the GOP's way: Much of the public doesn't understand the basics, so Republicans can get away with dangerous radicalism. MORE Following Trump's town hall event, Carroll eyes possible new case E. Jean Carroll has already won a defamation case against Donald Trump. After his "whack job" comments this week, a new lawsuit is "on the table." MORE Following Trump's town hall event, Carroll eyes possible new case E. Jean Carroll has already won a defamation case against Donald Trump. After his "whack job" comments this week, a new lawsuit is "on the table." MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Santos backs crackdown on fraud he's charged with committing Void in GOP leadership leaves Trump's corrupting influence intact Fox leans into fear mongering, dehumanizing ahead of migrant surge It's not just DeSantis: Congressional GOP targets Disney, too NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWBLOG ON TWITTER RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER