On yet another key issue, Trump adds to his unnerving list of ‘I don’t know’ answers

Republicans have been over-promising and under-delivering on conspiracy theories for many years. The Jeffrey Epstein story is part of a long pattern.

Wednesday, July 09, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why the right's conspiracy theorists should be accustomed to feeling disappointed Why the right's conspiracy theorists should be accustomed to feeling disappointed Republicans have been over-promising and under-delivering on conspiracy theories for many years. The Jeffrey Epstein story is part of a long pattern. MORE On yet another key issue, Trump adds to his unnerving list of 'I don't know' answers In too many instances in recent months, Donald Trump has sounded a bit too much like a bystander who just wandered into the Oval Office. MORE On yet another key issue, Trump adds to his unnerving list of 'I don't know' answers In too many instances in recent months, Donald Trump has sounded a bit too much like a bystander who just wandered into the Oval Office. MORE As Trump tries to shut down Epstein questions, more Democrats starting asking them Donald Trump wants to end the public conversation about Jeffrey Epstein as quickly as he can. The Republican's efforts appear to be failing spectacularly. MORE As Trump tries to shut down Epstein questions, more Democrats starting asking them Donald Trump wants to end the public conversation about Jeffrey Epstein as quickly as he can. The Republican's efforts appear to be failing spectacularly. MORE After failing to strike trade deals, Trump tries to redefine 'trade deals' Donald Trump wants us to believe that "trade deals" and "failing to reach trade deals" mean the same thing, which is every bit as bonkers as it seems. MORE After failing to strike trade deals, Trump tries to redefine 'trade deals' Donald Trump wants us to believe that "trade deals" and "failing to reach trade deals" mean the same thing, which is every bit as bonkers as it seems. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Judge overseeing Abrego case stunned after DOJ fails to answer simple questions Agriculture secretary suggests Medicaid recipients can replace immigrants as farmworkers Amid Trump's FEMA phase-out, disasters make stark the need for federal help Trump eyes new restrictions on cities that don't govern the way he prefers DOJ says Comey and Brennan, perceived Trump foes, are under criminal investigation Psaki: Why winning with a third U.S. political party is harder than Elon Musk realizes NEW! You are likely familiar with the phrase "wherever you get your podcasts" as the tag line on the promotional text for any new podcast promotion. If YouTube is where you get your podcasts, you can now find the audio of The Rachel Maddow Show there as well.   Just as the show's audio, or "showcast," is published through typical podcasting platforms shortly after the show is broadcast on MSNBC, now that audio (paired with the above still image of Rachel) will be uploaded to YouTube for folks who prefer that platform.   As an example, you can listen to Monday's show here.   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 BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER