As Israel launches a major attack on Iran, Trump's pre-election rhetoric runs into reality

When Donald Trump signed an executive order asserting radical powers of elections, he invited lawsuits. He's now losing those court fights.

Friday, June 13, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Judge halts Trump's power grab on federal elections and voter registrations Judge halts Trump's power grab on federal elections and voter registrations When Donald Trump signed an executive order asserting radical powers of elections, he invited lawsuits. He's now losing those court fights. MORE As Israel launches a major attack on Iran, Trump's pre-election rhetoric runs into reality Donald Trump spent four years saying "This would never have happened if I was president" in response foreign violence. Now he's haunted by the claims. MORE As Israel launches a major attack on Iran, Trump's pre-election rhetoric runs into reality Donald Trump spent four years saying "This would never have happened if I was president" in response foreign violence. Now he's haunted by the claims. MORE Over 24 hours, Trump's authoritarian-style vision comes into focus (again) Every once in a while, Donald Trump has a day — a single, 24-hour period — in which his authoritarian vision comes into focus. MORE Over 24 hours, Trump's authoritarian-style vision comes into focus (again) Every once in a while, Donald Trump has a day — a single, 24-hour period — in which his authoritarian vision comes into focus. MORE Touting 'Trump Cards,' president makes dubious claims, unveils weird new website Remember when Donald Trump suggested he'd sell American citizenship to "very high-level people" who paid $5 million? He's moving forward with the idea. MORE Touting 'Trump Cards,' president makes dubious claims, unveils weird new website Remember when Donald Trump suggested he'd sell American citizenship to "very high-level people" who paid $5 million? He's moving forward with the idea. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Codifying DOGE cuts, Republicans vote to claw back foreign aid, NPR and PBS funds Senate Republicans disregard Billy Long's record, confirm him as the next IRS commissioner Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed after trying to question DHS Secretary Noem   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 INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER