Trump's unhinged rant about Carroll

Plus, another twist in Clarence Thomas' entanglement with Harlan Crow

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, May. 05, 2023 THE LATEST The E. Jean Carroll witness decision that could haunt Donald Trump By Carol C. Lam On Thursday, E. Jean Carroll officially rested her case. This means a jury in New York City will soon be asked to decide whether Donald Trump raped, and then later defamed, the former magazine columnist and media personality. The general public will draw its own conclusions about the civil lawsuit, a remarkable event not only because Trump is the former president of the United States, but also because he is a presidential candidate once again. But because jurors are instructed to reach their decision only on the evidence they see or hear in the trial, the decisions U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan makes about what evidence comes in — and what does not — are of enormous importance.  This week, the jury heard from four key witnesses likely to be top of mind for the jurors when they begin their deliberations. Two women — Lisa Birnbach and Carol Martin — testified that Carroll talked to them shortly after the attack in 1996 and that her account back then was consistent with her testimony at trial. This evidence is important corroboration of Carroll's testimony — that is, it was introduced to show that the rape allegation was not a recent fabrication. (Trump has denied Carroll's claims, calling them a "scam.")   This is a preview of Carol C. Lam's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES JA'HAN JONES Trump attacks his rape accuser in a truly revealing rant Rarely will you find a clearer distillation of a person's perceived privilege than this. Read more. DENNIS AFTERGUT Proud Boys' conviction is a triumph for Garland — and a new hit to Trump legal woes Even a single set of guilty verdicts for seditious conspiracy is rare. Read more. HAYES BROWN This 'Abbott Elementary' writer's tweet sums up why Hollywood is so broken It's not like there isn't the money available to alleviate those issues. Read more. CHARLIE SYKES The alleged buyer's remorse of these former Trump boosters feels awfully hollow Billionaires like Peter Thiel are reportedly uncomfortable with 2024's MAGA culture warriors. If only someone could have seen this coming. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ALEX WAGNER TONIGHT New reports broaden picture of questionable gifts, income to Clarence and Ginni Thomas ALEX WAGNER TONIGHT Mary McCord: New Trump Mar-a-Lago report suggests DOJ has someone with inside information THE LAST WORD Lawrence: Garland hints Trump could be next after Proud Boys convictions THE REIDOUT Shams DaBaron: 'Jordan Neely was failed by many levels of government' LEGUIZAMO DOES AMERICA: FIRST LOOK Get a first look at the third episode of "Leguizamo Does America," a new six-part series from NBC News Studios.   This week, John Leguizamo explores Chicago's Latino communities, meeting with local firefighters and Windy City native Michael Peña along the way. Watch an all new episode of "Leguizamo Does America," Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock. MORE FROM MSNBC Legal news is dominating the headlines, and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin is tackling these crucial issues with a new limited newsletter, Deadline: Legal. An extension of Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, you can expect insights when major updates hit, along with news and analysis from MSNBC legal experts, in your inbox until the end of the current Supreme Court term. Subscribe now.  Tomorrow, wake up early with MSNBC to watch the historic Coronation of King Charles the Third hosted by Alex Witt. King Charles will be officially crowned at Westminster Abbey in London surrounded by the Royal Family and fans.   Watch the Coronation of King Charles the Third, tomorrow beginning at 5 a.m. ET, only on MSNBC. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE