Additional tariffs is a real joke to show Trump is doing something to end the war and giving Putin time to invade more territory; the right threat would have been a threat of sending arms and munitions in levels never seen before.
i have heard that word has gone to zelensky that funds will be getting cut off and he better get to the negotiating table. I didn’t hear any time frame to funds getting cut.
While this is not surprising, it is heartbreaking. Biden has fault here also. He held back to much as to not upset Putin. While he eventually caved on most things, it was all too little too late. #slavaukraine. Let’s hope it works out ok.
The ex polish prime minister said right away that putin would only understand a full military challenge. The US had committed to help back when ukraine gave up their nukes. Biden went half assed. Not an easy decision but ukraine will pay now. They will give up what russia has gained in my opinion.
I agree completely. After over two years of such hard fighting and so many lost lives, etc this is heartbreaking. And i fear for Zelensky. He has fought a long hard battle nobly. I friggen hate #trump and the #gop.
It's a smoke screen. He put a 90 day hold on international funding only 1 day before. He is going to starve Kiev of funds and let Russia have their way. I know you're smarter than this. Don't play into his scam.
I just need hope, a leader, and a plan.. Nothing has worked so far mueller, 2 impeachments, law suits criminal charges, etc... Give me hope a plan and a leader to stop this monster.
This time he will stop himself. It's early but the first 48 hrs. seem to indicate that he intends to act like a deranged idiot. Especially when he tried to justify his idiotic pardons of those involved on January 6th, 2021, and lied through his teeth about the abuse of the Capitol Police that day.
Why do so many people not get these facts from the News they are receiving ?
I have noticed that on our Direct TV and cable channels it is extremely difficult to even get CNN, you have to look for it. But fox, newsman, etc. are all available. Thank God we get MSNBC and you
Rachel you forgot one important thing... yes his strategy is to do what you are already doing, but the most important part is also to take credit for it
Well "taxes, tariffs and sanctions" rolls off the tongue. His followers like mindless repetition and they don't waste calories thinking, so they'll gobble it up like a KFC.
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I fear all of this disruption is going to get worse, when will he actually keep his promise of lower prices, meanwhile eggs are $8-10 a dozen. Not in the budget for us anymore.
His focus is on hurting the AMERICAN people, why?
What a disgrace. Trump has made the US a laughingstock - and you'll soon find that you do not have the support of your former allies either. I'd guess that at this rate & given TFG's psychopathy, you'll be a pariah state by the end of summer. I expect Trump will start re-arming Russia.
Biden put heavy financial sanctions on Russia without huge tariffs. I could see Trump removing them. Trump makes noise about imposing high tariffs on the very few Russian goods that come into the US, where there is a trade imbalance he ignores. Trump rales against other countries with one.
Trump is a failed experiment as a president, businessman, father, husband, criminal, golfer, and human being.
finding anything redeemable in those failures, says more about you than Donnie
Ya gotta hand it to him- he’s a real genius! I completely understand why he won. Smart guy and he’s going to drill baby drill. If only Biden had thought of that!
He had no plan, he’s all talk & his supporters believe/accept anything he feeds them, he doesn’t care what happens to Ukraine he only cares about the attention he can receive talking about the issue & being as blustery and outrageous as he can, instead of just saying I will help you remain FREE…
Thank you … for one of your Magic Maddie Moments tonight with Bishop Budde. Two magnificent, elegant and caring women discussing people and this New President. I admire and appreciate both you and Bushop Budde!
Very few people know that Putin is a massive Monty Hall fan, so when Trump says "let's make a deal" regarding Ukraine, this really resonates with him on a deep emotional level (like Gilligan's Island for myself) and he is more apt to infact... make that deal. Pure genius.
@rachelmaddow When you say,"none of US will," is that "US," MSNBC,"US" your show, or-? Last night,Melber chastised a guest for "name calling." He had merely stated court-determined fact. Melber then tripped over his tongue,vowing that HIS show doesn't do "name calling" (aka fact). So who is "US"?
Trump's plan to end the war is to buy Ukraine, they will sell at a good price or he will hit Ukraine with a 1000% tariff. Once purchased he can hand Ukraine over to his buddy Putin who will make that little blackmail tape Putin has on him...just go away.
Too complicated. Maybe his staff provides daily “match the emoji with the country” charts for him.
He gets a Diet Coke and gets to fire someone when he gets correct answers.
He’s not only a serially failed businessman and felon, but I think he’s in the beginning stages of dementia. I took care of my mom for seven years and watched the same sort of pattern emerge.
Also, why didn’t the democrats subpoena the translator who attended those private meetings between trump and Putin? Why don’t we the taxpayers and voters learn what information was conveyed?
Rachel remember when the prosecutor who tried the seditionists later went on the road doing speaking engagements to say what his evidence was? How can we get Jack Smith to do this right now?
Biggest idiot to ever be in the White House . I really do not understand this country a voters . Also the GOP is so weak they want this idiot to lead them God have mercy on us
I sure do love you, Rachel Maddow. I’ve been watching you for years. I know you wanted the branch out on your own, but MSNBC needs you now we need someone to speak out to speak truth to power. Some of your colleagues have already kissed the ring
Thank you for keeping me informed and up to date. Honestly, I don't know where you have the time and energy for these next 100 days, but I'm grateful! 👍
Conceptualizing is a tedious task. Concepts, as it regards to secrets, is troublesome. Doesn’t that nazi Zelensky realize dRump is a nazi too? Now, that we’ve found common ground, let’s have some with Putin (on the Funk)
That is great you speak the truth here on Blue Sky, Rachel! I’m quite sure most of us here including you already knew that.So you will be covering this on @msnbc on your next show then? It would be wonderful for those that still watch MSM to hear someone-ANYONE on MSM to speak the truth LIVE on tv.
But this way, if it works (😏), he can take credit for it. As he does and has done for everything someone else brilliant and informed and honest has done.
Rachel it's time to tell the truth, Republicans are awful but Democrats are not far behind. They need to start fighting an forget about the donations . Apac etc. it's time to call everyone out . Make everyone be accountable for their actions. Money is the problem in politics
He has never had a plan...
Other than to cultivate and cement loyalty amongst his cultish base, and consolidate power.
All he really needs is them believing and supporting whatever he does for now...
But even that will be unnecessary once he has complete control.
To him everyone is expendable...
Rachel, I’m so glad you’re back on Monday nights, albeit for a little while. Your special talent puts our sorry state in perspective. I feel better already and ready to fight for our democracy. 🇺🇸
We can not be this nor that we can be only ourselfs and we have to take care about who we are...otherwise we end up sitting in a church without ever having understood any transmission given from above.
At least you are correct about your last line. Fortunately I am not addicted to Trump, like millions of people are, and I don't let whatever he says get under my skin. I psychologically understand him for the narcissistic sociopathic pathological liar he really is.
Please let me translate what Trump really means. He is going to demand Putin stop doing something meaningless then he will reward Putin by lifting all sanctions.
Nixon had a “secret” plan to end the Vietnam war… The
”secret” was Nixon sent an “emissary” to the Vietnam embassy to scuttle the peace plan LBJ was working on. Trump makes Nixon look like an Eagle Scout. Who knows what Trump is REALLY doing?
I don't know how to keep listening to everything that is and will happen. I used to listen to the news every day. Now I can't hear 5 minutes without feeling frustrated and turning it off.
Oh please who is he trying to kid… why on earth would he think that we would believe that he will threaten his boss with anything ?? He’s working for P! Not the other way around 🙄
Other than oil (pre Ukraine invasion) have we ever really exported anything from Russia in numbers that it would hurt Russia to take our business elsewhere?
No. Purely performative posturing. One tenth of one percent ... Won't make shit difference. It does give Putin a way out, blame Trump... Which would show how weak he is ... Which suggests it won't happen.
Thanks for your talk about the sermon by the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde. Stay safe to you and her. Remember his private army is “standing back and standing by”.
Rachel,You are amazing. An intelligent take on politics/ history,seamlessly making it applicable today,the ONLY network show I watch.Thanks for coming back (I know, just 100 days) Hell, by then you will have pissed off MAGA’s King so much that you will need your emergency go bag(pack the black suit)
After reading your post, I have to admit I’m tiny bit hopeful he considered it. I assumed Trump would end the war by REFUSING TO HELP Ukraine and probably watching on TV from the dining room while Russia fought thru to Kiev & killed the brave hero’s that have fought to protect what is THEIR HOME.
😵💫🙄🤔It is beyond my comprehension that DJT has become the president of the United States, for a second time. It is just plain bizarre. The man has no common sense, no diplomacy and to very little to no knowledge about anything important, and is rapidly descending into senility or madness. 😟
Trump is terrified to even sneeze in Putins direction, let alone 'threaten' him with sanctions. So,what is more likely the plan - Trump will get rid of all the sanctions already in place "to get new stronger sanctions" (Which of course they'll not be. It will simply be a way to help Putin as always)
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That would imply Congress is not upholding the Constitution.
Try this story on for size in our post Roe world...
https://www.wlbt.com/2025/01/22/mississippi-politician-files-contraception-begins-erection-act/
Thank you. Come again.
I have noticed that on our Direct TV and cable channels it is extremely difficult to even get CNN, you have to look for it. But fox, newsman, etc. are all available. Thank God we get MSNBC and you
one of the many sanction loopholes
I fear all of this disruption is going to get worse, when will he actually keep his promise of lower prices, meanwhile eggs are $8-10 a dozen. Not in the budget for us anymore.
His focus is on hurting the AMERICAN people, why?
finding anything redeemable in those failures, says more about you than Donnie
I’m shocked!!!
Well, how about a replacement for Obamacare…he has concepts of a plan…we’re still waiting! 💤
comes from comic books.
His advisors need to be partnering with "School House Rock"
to prepare his Presidential Daily Briefing.
He gets a Diet Coke and gets to fire someone when he gets correct answers.
pay the tariff, get Ukraine.
Remember when he ended NAFTA and simply recreated NAFTA and said it was the best deal ever?
He has no idea how to actually improve things, he just puts his name on successful stuff and hope nobody notices
“Birds of a shitfeather flock together, Randy”
Other than to cultivate and cement loyalty amongst his cultish base, and consolidate power.
All he really needs is them believing and supporting whatever he does for now...
But even that will be unnecessary once he has complete control.
To him everyone is expendable...
Or like YOU, for that matter... 🙏🏻♥️
”secret” was Nixon sent an “emissary” to the Vietnam embassy to scuttle the peace plan LBJ was working on. Trump makes Nixon look like an Eagle Scout. Who knows what Trump is REALLY doing?