A Ted Cruz theory from 2016 was right, but he doesn’t want to talk about it

Donald Trump continues to beg congressional Republicans to rescue him from his prosecutions. Whether he understands this or not, they can't help him.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump searches in vain for a rescue as his criminal trial unfolds Trump searches in vain for a rescue as his criminal trial unfolds Donald Trump continues to beg congressional Republicans to rescue him from his prosecutions. Whether he understands this or not, they can't help him. MORE Marco Rubio flubs the meaning of 'legislative blackmail' In the fight over security aid, Marco Rubio accused the bill's proponents of "blackmail" and "extortion." Even by 2024 standards, that was bonkers. MORE Marco Rubio flubs the meaning of 'legislative blackmail' In the fight over security aid, Marco Rubio accused the bill's proponents of "blackmail" and "extortion." Even by 2024 standards, that was bonkers. MORE A Ted Cruz theory from 2016 was right, but he doesn't want to talk about it Eight years later, sworn testimony suggests Ted Cruz was right about Donald Trump and the National Enquirer — but Cruz apparently doesn't want to gloat. MORE A Ted Cruz theory from 2016 was right, but he doesn't want to talk about it Eight years later, sworn testimony suggests Ted Cruz was right about Donald Trump and the National Enquirer — but Cruz apparently doesn't want to gloat. MORE Ron Johnson's line on security aid part of an unsettling pattern Sen. Ron Johnson has an unfortunate habit of saying what Russia wants to hear. This week, the Wisconsin Republican added to his unsettling record. MORE Ron Johnson's line on security aid part of an unsettling pattern Sen. Ron Johnson has an unfortunate habit of saying what Russia wants to hear. This week, the Wisconsin Republican added to his unsettling record. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'Incarceration is an option': Trump appears to want the judge to throw him in jail 'He wrote all of it down?': Prosecutors claim to have handwritten notes of Trump hush money scheme Not even subtle: Trump used National Enquirer to smear his opponents, court testimony confirms Tennessee Republicans agree to let teachers carry guns in schools   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 FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER