Resignation is not an option

And Biden issues series of pre-emptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and more

VIEW IN BROWSER Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 This is a special edition of the MSNBC Daily newsletter. To receive more updates about the beginning of Trump's second term, click here and subscribe to Trump's First 100 Days, a weekly newsletter covering his top priorities. THE LATEST MLK Jr. shows us that resigning ourselves to Trump is not an option By former Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.  Today, Donald Trump takes the presidential oath of office once again. Let me make this very clear: he and those who surround him are a real threat to our democracy.  But now is not the time for acceptance and resignation. This is — yet again — a time for commitment and action. It's fitting, then, that today we also honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life shows us the power of principled resistance.  Dr. King is often quoted as saying that "the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice." This is true — but only when caring, committed people put their hands on that arc and pull it toward justice. We must be those people. Now is our time.    This is a preview of Eric H. Holder Jr.'s latest article. Read the full column here and follow MSNBC's live blog for real-time updates and analysis during Trump's inauguration. TOP STORIES JEN PSAKI How not to watch Donald Trump's second inaugural address Trump isn't like other presidents. But we must resist grading his speech on a curve. Read more. STEPHANIE RUHLE Trump's transactional second term will be built around delivering for big business There's a reason the world's three richest men are in Washington for the inauguration. Read more. OLIVIA TROYE I worked in Trump's first White House. Take his threats seriously this time. He doesn't care if his erratic moves cause chaos for the country — or for his own administration. Read more. MARC SHORT Why Trump's second term populism has true conservatives like me worried Voters rejected the failed progressive Biden-Harris agenda. But GOP populists are pushing Trump to abandon many conservative principles. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Biden issues series of pre-emptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and more WATCH NOW THE WEEKEND Trump expected to sign more than 50 executive orders today WATCH NOW JONATHAN CAPEHART Civil rights leaders brace for Trump's return: Black America in a 'state of emergency' WATCH NOW JONATHAN CAPEHART Jonathan Capehart: Kamala Harris was many firsts. She will not be the last.  WATCH NOW This is a special edition of the MSNBC Daily newsletter. To receive more updates about the beginning of Trump's second term, click here and subscribe to Trump's First 100 Days, a weekly newsletter covering his top priorities. MORE FROM MSNBC Today, Rachel Maddow and team break down key moments of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, followed by analysis from our primetime anchors throughout the evening as the new term begins. Tune in today at 10 a.m. ET on MSNBC. Beginning tonight, join Rachel Maddow as she hosts five nights a week for the first 100 days of the presidency. She'll offer her unique insight and analysis as bills are passed, executive orders are signed, and the presidency is defined. Alex Wagner will join from the field to cover all parts of Trumpland, highlighting Trump's policies and promises across the country and overseas.    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.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE