'Watch what they do': Maddow points out loopholes in new Trump FBI vetting agreement

Why would Donald Trump call the Canadian prime minister "governor"? It all stems from his confusion about what a trade deficit is.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why Trump is suddenly calling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'governor' Why Trump is suddenly calling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'governor' Why would Donald Trump call the Canadian prime minister "governor"? It all stems from his confusion about what a trade deficit is. MORE On the Electoral College's future, maybe Democrats should call Trump's bluff If Trump is serious about prioritizing the popular vote and discarding the Electoral College, Democrats have plenty of reasons to endorse the overhaul. MORE On the Electoral College's future, maybe Democrats should call Trump's bluff If Trump is serious about prioritizing the popular vote and discarding the Electoral College, Democrats have plenty of reasons to endorse the overhaul. MORE The problem(s) with Trump's case against the FBI's Chris Wray Donald Trump has had plenty of time to come up with an explanation for why he wants to oust FBI Director Chris Wray. He hasn't come up with much. MORE The problem(s) with Trump's case against the FBI's Chris Wray Donald Trump has had plenty of time to come up with an explanation for why he wants to oust FBI Director Chris Wray. He hasn't come up with much. MORE Web Extra: 'Watch what they do': Maddow points out loopholes in new Trump FBI vetting agreement Rachel Maddow points out that the Trump transition's supposed agreement to allow FBI background checks of Donald Trump's appointees does not appear to be as much of a requirement as their announcement suggests, leaving a "brain worm's worth of wiggle room" in how the new arrangement is interpreted.   MORE Web Extra: 'Watch what they do': Maddow points out loopholes in new Trump FBI vetting agreement Rachel Maddow points out that the Trump transition's supposed agreement to allow FBI background checks of Donald Trump's appointees does not appear to be as much of a requirement as their announcement suggests, leaving a "brain worm's worth of wiggle room" in how the new arrangement is interpreted.   MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Republicans are far from done targeting Medicare, Social Security Supreme Court declines to lift Trump's gag order in New York case Maddow: Shambolic transition inspires little confidence in Trump's coming term Reality stubbornly resists Trump's January 6 narrative   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 Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER