Trump's America First scam

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Jan. 08, 2025 THE LATEST Trump doesn't have to be serious for his Greenland and Panama threats to be damaging By Zeeshan Aleem Every American president is tasked with overseeing a global empire and goes about preserving it or expanding it in different ways. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, he's bringing his signature scammy touch to the enterprise. Speaking to reporters at a news conference Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago, Trump, apropos of nothing, said, "We'll be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring." He added: "That covers a lot of territory. The Gulf of America: What a beautiful name. And it's appropriate."   Can the United States rename the Gulf of Mexico? It seems like he could, considering U.S. presidents can change the names of landmarks. That doesn't mean other countries will go along with changing the name of a massive body of water whose name dates back more than four centuries.    This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES JORDAN RUBIN Why Judge Cannon blocked Jack Smith's report After dismissing the classified documents case against the Trump and his co-defendants, Cannon is back with an order blocking release of Smith's final report. Read more. ELAD NEHORAI Elon Musk is building a framework for global domination Musk's global project isn't about politics. It's about himself. Read more. LORI WALLACH Biden was smart to block a foreign company from taking over U.S. Steel Blocking Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel protects a crucial domestic industry — and national security. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Wrestling fans mercilessly boo Hulk Hogan at WWE RAW's Netflix debut Hogan faced a chorus of boos from fans at Monday night's event, and some people have suggested his praise for Trump is the reason why. Read more. MEET THE FRESHMEN MSNBC Daily presents "Meet the Freshmen," a new series featuring six of Congress' newest faces — three Republicans and three Democrats. This diverse set of profiles explores their backstories, policies, home districts and where they fit in this historic political moment. Read our second installment on Rep. Wesley Bell below. ALEXANDER NAZARYAN Wesley Bell is the kind of post-'Squad' progressive that Democrats need right now         TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Thousands evacuated as extreme winds cause wildfires to rage through L.A. area WATCH NOW ALL IN Trump loses latest bid to halt sentencing in hush money case WATCH NOW ALL IN Hayes: Zuckerberg and tech execs cozying up to Trump is both chilling and clarifying WATCH NOW JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART Remembering Jimmy Carter: 'Touched, changed and saved the lives of millions' WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC As President-elect Donald Trump's White House agenda takes shape, follow along with a new MSNBC newsletter, "Trump's First 100 Days." You'll receive weekly updates and expert insight on the key issues and figures defining this second term, all sent straight to your inbox. Sign up now.  Tomorrow, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist lead coverage of former President Jimmy Carter's National Funeral Service, with Andrea Mitchell reporting from the Washington National Cathedral throughout the day. Later, she'll be joined by Ana Cabrera and José Díaz-Balart to continue live coverage. Watch tomorrow beginning at 6 a.m. ET on MSNBC.   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