Trump’s strange letter to Garland is a warning

Plus, lawmakers threaten to derail McCarthy and Biden's debt ceiling deal

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, May. 29, 2023 THE LATEST Trump's disastrous legal team By Katie Phang The attorney-client relationship is historically one of the most sacred, cloaked with the (usually) impenetrable privilege of complete confidentiality and one that is imbued with explicit and implicit trust. Clients look to their lawyers for guidance, a keen knowledge of the law, and the ability to provide favorable public-facing content for those moments and cases where the client cannot interface with the media and the public. There are professional standards and each state has rules of conduct.   But when it comes to the many cases of former president Donald Trump, those sacred bonds are sometimes bent to the point of breaking. Who's to blame? Depends on who you ask, I suspect. But regardless of where the fault may lie, this kind of havoc does not bode well for Trump's legal future. When faced with so many legal challenges, a surgically orchestrated strategy is necessary.   This is a preview of Katie Phang's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES BARBARA MCQUADE Trump's letter to Garland may seem like an empty threat. There's more to the story.  This letter is a piece of propaganda designed to inflame passions and control the narrative. It quite literally tells on itself. Read more. HAYES BROWN The latest dumb controversy to come out of the Oval Office debt meeting may surprise you Washington loves to focus on the issues that are most important — like whether it's a sign of disrespect to wear a soft-soled shoe to the White House. Read more. DEAN OBEIDALLAH Conservatives are making Pride merch 'toxic.' Their real goal is much worse. What's happening at Target goes far beyond just a few people calling for a boycott. Read more. STEVE BENEN Echoing Trump, DeSantis eyes possible Jan. 6 pardons if elected Instead of offering himself as a credible alternative to Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis is echoing his rival's radical line on possible Jan. 6 pardons. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS MSNBC Speaker McCarthy ignores harsh criticism from GOP, defends debt ceiling compromise AMERICAN VOICES Texas Attorney General Paxton to face Senate trial following historic impeachment vote JONATHAN CAPEHART GOP Presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson discusses Jan. 6 pardons and primaries INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI Freedom Caucus 'playing with fire' by threatening to delay debt ceiling vote MORE FROM MSNBC Today, MSNBC Films presents a holiday marathon of documentary series, kicking off with all four episodes of "When Truth Isn't Truth: The Rudy Giuliani Story" at 4pm Eastern. Then, binge all six episodes of the John Leguizamo-hosted series "Leguizamo Does America" at 8pm Eastern. Watch the MSNBC Films Memorial Day marathon, today beginning at 4pm Eastern on MSNBC.  Sunday, join MSNBC Contributor Alyssa London for "The Culture is Indigenous Women." She'll lead a thought-provoking conversation with trailblazing Indigenous women who each share how they've shown strength in the face of adversity to become the pioneers they are today.   Guests include Emmy Award winning producer Jhane (JANE) Myers, award-winning actress Amber Midthunder, and more. Plus, an interview with Representative Mary Peltola, the first Alaskan native elected to Congress. Watch "The Culture is Indigenous Women" Sunday at 10PM Eastern on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.  30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE