Trump learns he’s a special counsel ‘target,’ turns to GOP allies ...Plus, Freedom Caucus ‘blindsides’ Kevin McCarthy, paralyzes House floor

As Donald Trump is formally notified of his status as the target of a criminal probe, he's begging congressional Republicans to help. This won't work.

Thursday, June 08, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump learns he's a special counsel 'target,' turns to GOP allies Trump learns he's a special counsel 'target,' turns to GOP allies As Donald Trump is formally notified of his status as the target of a criminal probe, he's begging congressional Republicans to help. This won't work. MORE Why federal prosecutors subpoenaed Steve Bannon in Jan. 6 case Steve Bannon has been subpoenaed by a grand jury in the Jan. 6 case. The last time he faced a related subpoena, he ended up being charged and convicted. MORE Why federal prosecutors subpoenaed Steve Bannon in Jan. 6 case Steve Bannon has been subpoenaed by a grand jury in the Jan. 6 case. The last time he faced a related subpoena, he ended up being charged and convicted. MORE Freedom Caucus 'blindsides' Kevin McCarthy, paralyzes House floor Last week, Kevin McCarthy was riding high. This week, "blindsided" by his own members, he effectively lost control of the floor of his own chamber. MORE Freedom Caucus 'blindsides' Kevin McCarthy, paralyzes House floor Last week, Kevin McCarthy was riding high. This week, "blindsided" by his own members, he effectively lost control of the floor of his own chamber. MORE Does Mike Pence believe his own standards on Trump and Jan. 6? Mike Pence suggested that Donald Trump effectively disqualified himself on Jan. 6. He then indicated that he doesn't actually believe his own standard. MORE Does Mike Pence believe his own standards on Trump and Jan. 6? Mike Pence suggested that Donald Trump effectively disqualified himself on Jan. 6. He then indicated that he doesn't actually believe his own standard. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Why many GOP officials seem indifferent to church-state separation Republican primary field struggles with personality shortage Pat Robertson dies at 93, leaves behind a striking far-right legacy Republicans pick a bad time to go to war against breathable air NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER