Ahead of sentencing, Trump lashes out at judge and justice system

Donald Trump is poised to be sentenced in his hush money case — and the president-elect doesn't appear to be taking the news well.

Monday, January 06, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Ahead of sentencing, Trump lashes out at judge and justice system Ahead of sentencing, Trump lashes out at judge and justice system Donald Trump is poised to be sentenced in his hush money case — and the president-elect doesn't appear to be taking the news well. MORE Canada's Justin Trudeau to step down, following trend against incumbent international leaders Under pressure from his own allies, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down after nearly a decade in office. MORE Canada's Justin Trudeau to step down, following trend against incumbent international leaders Under pressure from his own allies, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down after nearly a decade in office. MORE Ethics troubles for GOP's Andy Ogles become even more serious Rep. Andy Ogles didn't need another headache, but the Office of Congressional Ethics has clearly made matters worse for the Tennessee Republican. MORE Ethics troubles for GOP's Andy Ogles become even more serious Rep. Andy Ogles didn't need another headache, but the Office of Congressional Ethics has clearly made matters worse for the Tennessee Republican. MORE Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump's pick for IRS commissioner 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 usually done, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap. In this episode, Rachel takes a closer look at Trump's choice for IRS commissioner, Billy Long, a dubiously credentialled former congressman whose qualifications for the job are distant at best.  MORE Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump's pick for IRS commissioner 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 usually done, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap. In this episode, Rachel takes a closer look at Trump's choice for IRS commissioner, Billy Long, a dubiously credentialled former congressman whose qualifications for the job are distant at best.  MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG The problem(s) with Mike Johnson's dubious Thomas Jefferson quote On the Jan. 6 anniversary, Biden declares, 'We cannot allow the truth to be lost' For GOP's Mike Johnson, victory offers good news (and bad news) 'Felon president'?: Judge won't let Trump skate on guilty verdict; sets sentencing date   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