In the debate over the debates, Trump blinks under pressure

Over the course of a few months, Team Trump agreed to a debate, then backed out of it, then caved and re-agreed to it. It's worth understanding why.

Friday, August 09, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS In the debate over the debates, Trump blinks under pressure In the debate over the debates, Trump blinks under pressure Over the course of a few months, Team Trump agreed to a debate, then backed out of it, then caved and re-agreed to it. It's worth understanding why. MORE Georgia's election board is out of control. Can anything be done? There is seemingly nothing the three MAGA loyalists on Georgia's election board won't do for Trump, regardless of whether it's rooted in fact or law. MORE Georgia's election board is out of control. Can anything be done? There is seemingly nothing the three MAGA loyalists on Georgia's election board won't do for Trump, regardless of whether it's rooted in fact or law. MORE On targeting Hillary Clinton, Trump isn't done rewriting history When it comes to Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump is brazenly rewriting recent history, but for those who care about reality, the truth won't budge. MORE On targeting Hillary Clinton, Trump isn't done rewriting history When it comes to Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump is brazenly rewriting recent history, but for those who care about reality, the truth won't budge. MORE JD Vance's texting relationship with fringe voice comes into view Why in the world would Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance maintain a texting relationship with someone accused of being a Holocaust denier? MORE JD Vance's texting relationship with fringe voice comes into view Why in the world would Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance maintain a texting relationship with someone accused of being a Holocaust denier? MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump doesn't recall Jan. 6 and the transition of power as well as he should On Harris' racial identity, Trump apparently can't help himself On Biden's retirement, Trump flubs meaning of 'unconstitutional' With campaign sputtering and Harris ascendant, Trump begins to break down   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 MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS 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