Trump struggles badly to defend his scandalous Jan. 6 pardons

Donald Trump's Jan. 6 pardons are not unpopular, and his efforts to change Americans' minds are off to a ridiculous start.

Thursday, January 23, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump struggles badly to defend his scandalous Jan. 6 pardons Trump struggles badly to defend his scandalous Jan. 6 pardons Donald Trump's Jan. 6 pardons are not unpopular, and his efforts to change Americans' minds are off to a ridiculous start. MORE Team Trump eyes Congress' power of the purse as part of new power grab One of Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet nominees wants to shuffle the deck on core American principles such as checks and balances. MORE Team Trump eyes Congress' power of the purse as part of new power grab One of Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet nominees wants to shuffle the deck on core American principles such as checks and balances. MORE Trump suggests FEMA's future is in doubt: 'It gets in the way' Donald Trump doesn't appear to be interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA; he appears interested in eliminating the agency altogether. MORE Trump suggests FEMA's future is in doubt: 'It gets in the way' Donald Trump doesn't appear to be interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA; he appears interested in eliminating the agency altogether. MORE Full interview: Rachel Maddow talks with the bishop who asked Trump directly to show mercy Rachel Maddow talks with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington about speaking from the pulpit directly to Donald Trump about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies, and what has happened since, as well as the role of the church in moral leadership in the United States.  MORE Full interview: Rachel Maddow talks with the bishop who asked Trump directly to show mercy Rachel Maddow talks with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington about speaking from the pulpit directly to Donald Trump about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies, and what has happened since, as well as the role of the church in moral leadership in the United States.  MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump administration starts leaning into the 'Gulf of America' idea Judge excoriates Trump for pardoning January 6 'poor losers' as debacle grows So much for 'looking forward': GOP launches new Jan. 6 investigation Judge: Jan. 6 pardons 'will not change the truth of what happened'   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