Why Josh Hawley’s fake historical quote matters ...Plus, Special counsel reportedly takes an interest in Team Trump lawyers

Josh Hawley pushing a fake historical quote was cringe-worthy, but more important was the theocratic point he was eager to make — on the 4th of July.

Wednesday, July 05, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why Josh Hawley's fake historical quote matters Why Josh Hawley's fake historical quote matters Josh Hawley pushing a fake historical quote was cringe-worthy, but more important was the theocratic point he was eager to make — on the 4th of July. MORE Special counsel reportedly takes an interest in Team Trump lawyers A joke has emerged in GOP circles in recent months: Maybe "MAGA" stands for "Make Attorneys Get Attorneys." Some on Team Trump, however, aren't laughing. MORE Special counsel reportedly takes an interest in Team Trump lawyers A joke has emerged in GOP circles in recent months: Maybe "MAGA" stands for "Make Attorneys Get Attorneys." Some on Team Trump, however, aren't laughing. MORE Trump-appointed judge restricts officials' contact with social media giants Trump-appointed judges have issued odd edicts before, but a Fourth of July injunction about U.S. interactions with social media firms was uniquely ridiculous. MORE Trump-appointed judge restricts officials' contact with social media giants Trump-appointed judges have issued odd edicts before, but a Fourth of July injunction about U.S. interactions with social media firms was uniquely ridiculous. MORE Facing possible disbarment, pro-Trump lawyer files for retirement Between L. Lin Wood, Jeffrey Clark, and John Eastman, there's a distinct shortage of good news for the pro-Trump lawyers with controversial records. MORE Facing possible disbarment, pro-Trump lawyer files for retirement Between L. Lin Wood, Jeffrey Clark, and John Eastman, there's a distinct shortage of good news for the pro-Trump lawyers with controversial records. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG State Department holds bolster the case for new Senate reforms GOP push to 'defund' Jack Smith's probes gets Trump's endorsement Extremism of GOP base could make Republican candidate too toxic for general election In wake of deadly mass shooting in Baltimore, mayor decries ghost guns, trafficking 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