Trump’s effort to reclaim international respect is off to a humiliating start

How "little" would the "pain" caused his own agenda be? The president didn't say. How long is the "short term"? The Republican didn't say that, either.

Monday, February 03, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump admits his tariffs might cause American consumers 'some pain' Trump admits his tariffs might cause American consumers 'some pain' How "little" would the "pain" caused his own agenda be? The president didn't say. How long is the "short term"? The Republican didn't say that, either. MORE The 'DOGE' power grabs are unlike anything Americans have seen before Elon Musk's surrogates are gaining access to highly sensitive government information — including, in all likelihood, your Social Security number. MORE The 'DOGE' power grabs are unlike anything Americans have seen before Elon Musk's surrogates are gaining access to highly sensitive government information — including, in all likelihood, your Social Security number. MORE Trump's effort to reclaim international respect is off to a humiliating start During Trump's first term, the United States' global standing reached unseen depths. In his second term, the problem is very likely to get worse. MORE Trump's effort to reclaim international respect is off to a humiliating start During Trump's first term, the United States' global standing reached unseen depths. In his second term, the problem is very likely to get worse. MORE As Trump targets federal law enforcement, will the justice system ever be the same? Donald Trump is targeting law enforcement in a way that rejects "the very idea of an independent, justice-is-blind system that makes America who we are." MORE As Trump targets federal law enforcement, will the justice system ever be the same? Donald Trump is targeting law enforcement in a way that rejects "the very idea of an independent, justice-is-blind system that makes America who we are." MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Top Treasury official exits as Musk makes grab for federal payment system Trump moves toward ending independent law enforcement as a core American value with mass purge Rejects from Trump's first term make comebacks in his second term Trump hedges (again) on whether he's spoken directly to Putin Trump shares the White House's 'dream' for the federal workforce JD Vance's skirmish with Catholic leaders isn't over just yet   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