Trump’s reaction to the New Orleans attack went from bad to worse

Donald Trump's initial response to the New Orleans attack was cringeworthy — and then the Republican decided to double down on discredited misinformation.

Friday, January 03, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump's reaction to the New Orleans attack went from bad to worse Trump's reaction to the New Orleans attack went from bad to worse Donald Trump's initial response to the New Orleans attack was cringeworthy — and then the Republican decided to double down on discredited misinformation. MORE The disconnect between the New Orleans attack and Trump's incoming Cabinet The Republican takeaway from the New Orleans attack is that Donald Trump's cabinet nominees need to be confirmed quickly. There's reason to believe otherwise. MORE The disconnect between the New Orleans attack and Trump's incoming Cabinet The Republican takeaway from the New Orleans attack is that Donald Trump's cabinet nominees need to be confirmed quickly. There's reason to believe otherwise. MORE Trump makes a curious appeal to the CIA ahead of his inauguration Donald Trump wants the CIA to "get involved" immediately, "before it is too late." Get involved, how, exactly? It's not at all clear. MORE Trump makes a curious appeal to the CIA ahead of his inauguration Donald Trump wants the CIA to "get involved" immediately, "before it is too late." Get involved, how, exactly? It's not at all clear. MORE After New Orleans attack, many Republicans flub the blame game Those looking for wisdom and constructive ideas in the wake of the deadly violence in New Orleans had reason to avoid Republican commentary. MORE After New Orleans attack, many Republicans flub the blame game Those looking for wisdom and constructive ideas in the wake of the deadly violence in New Orleans had reason to avoid Republican commentary. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'The find out phase': Rep. Crockett spares no sympathy for Johnson facing GOP chaos Marjorie Taylor Greene revisits political crusade against federal prosecutor Trump exposes his weak negotiating skills with backward approach to Russia-Ukraine war Security concerns dogging Musk are unusual given his company's national security role   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