Trump’s effort to move the Jan. 6 goalposts is literally unbelievable

When a Justice Department investigation discredited a key Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, Donald Trump cynically tried to tweak the absurd underlying claim.

Monday, December 16, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump's effort to move the Jan. 6 goalposts is literally unbelievable Trump's effort to move the Jan. 6 goalposts is literally unbelievable When a Justice Department investigation discredited a key Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, Donald Trump cynically tried to tweak the absurd underlying claim. MORE Richard Grenell tapped for influential post, despite controversial record Richard Grenell will apparently serve as Trump's "presidential envoy for special missions." Given his record, it's tough to be optimistic about how he'll fare. MORE Richard Grenell tapped for influential post, despite controversial record Richard Grenell will apparently serve as Trump's "presidential envoy for special missions." Given his record, it's tough to be optimistic about how he'll fare. MORE In North Carolina, the consequences of Trump's conspiracy theories still matter Remember Donald Trump's conspiracy theories related to Hurricane Helene, FEMA and devastated communities in North Carolina? The effects still linger. MORE In North Carolina, the consequences of Trump's conspiracy theories still matter Remember Donald Trump's conspiracy theories related to Hurricane Helene, FEMA and devastated communities in North Carolina? The effects still linger. MORE Rachel Maddow on Kristi Noem: Five things to know about Trump's pick to be homeland security secretary How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's supposed to go, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap with a closer look at Trump's choice for homeland security secretary, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, whose state's Covid record might seem disqualifying and whose personal stories have caused her political damage. MORE Rachel Maddow on Kristi Noem: Five things to know about Trump's pick to be homeland security secretary How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's supposed to go, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap with a closer look at Trump's choice for homeland security secretary, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, whose state's Covid record might seem disqualifying and whose personal stories have caused her political damage. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump pressed on foreign fears about Tulsi Gabbard and sensitive secrets Why Mitch McConnell's latest clashes with Trump matter Poll: Many Republicans wouldn't be too concerned if Trump suspended laws The problem(s) with Trump's 'border czar' threatening prosecutions   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