‘No Kings’ protests, special election results leave no doubt about the backlash to Trump

Between activism, election results and protest turnout, the prevailing political winds suggest the backlash to Donald Trump is real.

Monday, June 16, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS 'No Kings' protests, special election results leave no doubt about the backlash to Trump 'No Kings' protests, special election results leave no doubt about the backlash to Trump Between activism, election results and protest turnout, the prevailing political winds suggest the backlash to Donald Trump is real. MORE For law firms that appeased Trump, the consequences go from bad to worse The law firms that struck deals with Donald Trump are losing clients, partners, associates and credibility within the industry. MORE For law firms that appeased Trump, the consequences go from bad to worse The law firms that struck deals with Donald Trump are losing clients, partners, associates and credibility within the industry. MORE Revisiting Trump's prediction about stopping 'all wars,' five months later Donald Trump's predictions about his administration's ability to "stop all wars" and "bring a new spirit of unity" to the world now lie in tatters. MORE Revisiting Trump's prediction about stopping 'all wars,' five months later Donald Trump's predictions about his administration's ability to "stop all wars" and "bring a new spirit of unity" to the world now lie in tatters. MORE Too many Republicans embrace conspiracy theories and misinfo after Minnesota shootings After the murders in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz called for "grace and compassion and vision and compromise and decency." Republicans like Sen. Mike Lee disagreed. MORE Too many Republicans embrace conspiracy theories and misinfo after Minnesota shootings After the murders in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz called for "grace and compassion and vision and compromise and decency." Republicans like Sen. Mike Lee disagreed. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG GOP's Tim Scott takes aim at the CBO but makes himself look bad accidentally Trump's effort to reclaim international respect is failing spectacularly in his second term Trump's mass deportation policy becomes a meandering moving target GOP gripes about 'Obamaphones' in 2012 were baseless. But Trump phones are on their way. Trump gets played as world leaders he admires see through his theatrics 'Disgusting display': Trump blasted for exploiting military to boost his image   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 BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER