At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance

There are legal constraints in place that are designed to prevent many of Donald Trump's recent firings. So why is he making the moves anyway?

Thursday, January 30, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why Trump's personnel purges are likely to end up in court Why Trump's personnel purges are likely to end up in court There are legal constraints in place that are designed to prevent many of Donald Trump's recent firings. So why is he making the moves anyway? MORE Following deadly plane crash, Trump blames Democrats, DEI without evidence Expectations were low ahead of the president's comments on the Flight 5342 crash. With his ugly and partisan rhetoric, Trump failed to clear a low bar. MORE Following deadly plane crash, Trump blames Democrats, DEI without evidence Expectations were low ahead of the president's comments on the Flight 5342 crash. With his ugly and partisan rhetoric, Trump failed to clear a low bar. MORE At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance RFK Jr. appeared to be out of his depth in response to questions that really shouldn't have been especially challenging. MORE At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance RFK Jr. appeared to be out of his depth in response to questions that really shouldn't have been especially challenging. MORE Trump backs yet another former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption It's worth appreciating Donald Trump's seemingly limitless support for members of Congress who've been convicted of corruption. MORE Trump backs yet another former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption It's worth appreciating Donald Trump's seemingly limitless support for members of Congress who've been convicted of corruption. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump makes laughingstock of America with repeated embarrassments in early days of new term Republicans cling to false 'condoms in Gaza' claim, despite reality Trump team frantically claws back foolhardy funding cut orders as outrage grows The problem(s) with Trump's new plan for Guantánamo Bay Democrats buoyed by wins in several legislative special elections   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