2 unusual Trump arraignment moments

And Capitol police officer says accountability will be in a guilty verdict

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Aug. 04, 2023 THE LATEST Why Trump's 'free speech' defense is likely a doomed one By Zeeshan Aleem Former President Donald Trump's legal team and his allies are already previewing a legal argument that he may pursue to defend himself against his latest indictment: Special counsel Jack Smith's charges infringe on his free speech rights protected under the First Amendment. It's the kind of argument that might sound exciting to Trump's base, insofar as it taps into the right's recent (and entirely inconsistent) insistence on free speech. But a number of legal experts say the argument is likely to fall flat in court because speech in service of criminal conduct is not protected.   This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES ANDREW WEISSMANN Two unusual moments from Trump's arraignment Two things stood out to me as unusual during Donald Trump's arraignment on Thursday . Read more. LISA RUBIN Unraveling the mystery of 'Co-Conspirator 6' I cannot definitively tell you who co-conspirator 6 is. But I can show you who they likely are not. Read more. STEVE BENEN DeSantis raises eyebrows with rhetoric about 'slitting throats' Gov. Ron DeSantis apparently thinks he knows what his party's primary voters want to hear. Read more. EVETTE DIONNE If these allegations about Lizzo are legit, this truth really, really hurts Is it possible to treat people well and still be on top of the world? That's one question that this week's lawsuit against Lizzo has me asking. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS TRUMP ARRAIGNMENT SPECIAL COVERAGE Weissmann: I was a prosecutor for 21 years. I've never heard a judge warn a defendant like this. TRUMP ARRAIGNMENT SPECIAL COVERAGE Harry Dunn: Trump is on the road to accountability — and the destination is a guilty verdict TRUMP ARRAIGNMENT SPECIAL COVERAGE Inside the 'very intense' courtroom where Donald Trump was arraigned ALL IN 'Savvy': How Jack Smith made it so Trump's Jan. 6 trial will likely go first MORE FROM MSNBC On Sunday, watch the third episode of "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss." The five-part documentary series follows actor Rainn Wilson as he explores some of the happiest places on earth and unpacks the science of happiness along the way. This week, Rainn travels to Ghana. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" continues Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC and is streaming now on Peacock.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE