Rachel Maddow: The crux of the case against Donald Trump

In the Trump trial opening statements, New York prosecutors allege an illegal scheme to influence the election. Rachel Maddow watched from inside the courtroom.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Rachel Maddow: The crux of the case against Donald Trump Rachel Maddow: The crux of the case against Donald Trump In the Trump trial opening statements, New York prosecutors allege an illegal scheme to influence the election. Rachel Maddow watched from inside the courtroom. MORE Supreme Court rejects Kari Lake appeal in her latest legal setback Arizona's Kari Lake didn't need yet another legal setback, but the Republican conspiracy theorist just suffered one anyway. MORE Supreme Court rejects Kari Lake appeal in her latest legal setback Arizona's Kari Lake didn't need yet another legal setback, but the Republican conspiracy theorist just suffered one anyway. MORE Senate hopeful's claims about 'growing up on a farm' draw scrutiny There appears to be a disconnect between GOP Senate hopeful Dave McCormick's claims about starting "with nothing" and his actual family background. MORE Senate hopeful's claims about 'growing up on a farm' draw scrutiny There appears to be a disconnect between GOP Senate hopeful Dave McCormick's claims about starting "with nothing" and his actual family background. MORE Conviction upheld for operative who funneled Russian money to Team Trump GOP operative Jesse Benton was pardoned by Donald Trump for one crime, only to get busted again soon after for a similar crime. His appeal fell far short. MORE Conviction upheld for operative who funneled Russian money to Team Trump GOP operative Jesse Benton was pardoned by Donald Trump for one crime, only to get busted again soon after for a similar crime. His appeal fell far short. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump's defense stumbles out of the gate with interruptions to opening statement 'Like a child, give him a time out': Weissmann urges 'firm hand' as Trump flouts gag order The key TikTok details that Trump hopes voters no longer remember In New York, Trump looks for mass protests that still don't exist   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