The ugly reason Trump apparently wants an economic crash in 2024

Donald Trump is apparently rooting for economic conditions that cause widespread suffering — but in a way that wouldn't be politically inconvenient for him.

Tuesday, January 09, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS The ugly reason Trump apparently wants an economic crash in 2024 The ugly reason Trump apparently wants an economic crash in 2024 Donald Trump is apparently rooting for economic conditions that cause widespread suffering — but in a way that wouldn't be politically inconvenient for him. MORE Trump fuels fire with absurd conspiracy theory about FBI, Jan. 6 Why do so many Republicans believe a bizarre conspiracy theory about the FBI and Jan. 6? Probably because Donald Trump keeps telling them it's true. MORE Trump fuels fire with absurd conspiracy theory about FBI, Jan. 6 Why do so many Republicans believe a bizarre conspiracy theory about the FBI and Jan. 6? Probably because Donald Trump keeps telling them it's true. MORE Trump's former Pentagon chief calls him a 'threat to democracy' Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper wants Americans to know that Donald Trump is a "threat to democracy" and "unfit for office." MORE Trump's former Pentagon chief calls him a 'threat to democracy' Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper wants Americans to know that Donald Trump is a "threat to democracy" and "unfit for office." MORE GOP struggles to defend chatter about challenging Biden's eligibility Some Republicans want to retaliate against Democrats by questioning President Biden's eligibility for the ballot. They just can't defend their own idea. MORE GOP struggles to defend chatter about challenging Biden's eligibility Some Republicans want to retaliate against Democrats by questioning President Biden's eligibility for the ballot. They just can't defend their own idea. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump's day-one dictatorship tops litany of contrasts targeted by Biden campaign Why the new GOP threat to impeach Defense Secretary Austin matters Why James Comer is eyeing AG Garland's possible impeachment Trump's defense of Jan. 6 defendants takes a ridiculous turn   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.   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