Judge Merchan should be suspicious

And Sen. Mitt Romney weighs in on Biden and Trump agreeing to debate [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, May. 16, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [The embarrassing spectacle of Republicans doing Trump's trial dirty work continues]( By Hayes Brown Former President Donald Trump is not known for keeping his impulses in check. He has chafed hard when put under constraints, including [the gag order]( he’s under as his criminal trial continues in New York. Luckily for him, he has [found a way to speak his mind]( without moving his lips — or posting on his Truth Social site. An [increasing number of Republican officials]( have descended on Manhattan to show their support for the alleged criminal who will head the GOP ticket in November. For some, it has been seen as an audition for a [potential vice presidential nomination](. Silent support for Trump in the courtroom apparently isn’t enough. In this new supply of surrogates, Trump has found a way to [dodge the gag order](, once again all but daring the judge overseeing the trial to punish him. This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. [Read the full column here](.//link.msnbc.com/click/35276493.452927/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi90cnVtcC1rZWVwcy12aW9sYXRpbmctZ2FnLW9yZGVyLWp1ZGdlLW1lcmNoYW4tamFpbC1ldmVyeWJvZHktZWxzZS1yY25hMTUwMTA3P2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjQwNTA2JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9NjhhYTY1MTZkODQ2OGUzNmJhYmNhMDZkNTc5M2IyMTI3MjYyMWZlNzBhYzg0ZTk4YWFhMjg4ODU0YWI2NGJiYQ/655274defea75749fd02d311Be0b34c04   SPONSORED 1440 - The #1 unbiased daily newsletter Why 3.5M Americans trust this daily news briefing. Read by 3.5 MILLION truth seekers, 1440 is a free, daily news email that’s edited to be as unbiased as humanly possible. Everyday, the 1440 ~humans~ (not AI) scour through 100+ sources, then send the top stories to your inbox.//link.msnbc.com/click/35276493.452927/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi90cnVtcC1rZWVwcy12aW9sYXRpbmctZ2FnLW9yZGVyLWp1ZGdlLW1lcmNoYW4tamFpbC1ldmVyeWJvZHktZWxzZS1yY25hMTUwMTA3P2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjQwNTA2JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9NjhhYTY1MTZkODQ2OGUzNmJhYmNhMDZkNTc5M2IyMTI3MjYyMWZlNzBhYzg0ZTk4YWFhMjg4ODU0YWI2NGJiYQ/655274defea75749fd02d311Be0b34c04 [SIGN UP TODAY!](   TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [HAYES BROWN]( [Trump may have found a way to dodge his gag order without moving his lips]( The parade of Republican surrogates making the pilgramage to New York should have Judge Juan Merchan suspicious. [Read more.]( [RYAN TEAGUE BECKWITH]( [Biden's main condition for debating Trump makes sense. It's still the wrong move.]( The president's campaign thinks it will help avoid a spectacle, but a live audience would likely help Biden more than Trump. [Read more.]( [CHARLIE SYKES]( [Trump keeps casually making this very worrying pledge at 2024 campaign rallies]( As Trump ramps up his anti-vaccine rhetoric, he is pushing a dangerous movement away from the fringe and toward the center of the culture wars. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [Aaron Rodgers' gushing praise for Putin was a mess]( Add the Jets quarterback to the rather pitiful list of medium- to high-profile Putin apologists. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [Sen. Mitt Romney weighs in on Biden and Trump agreeing to debate]( [WATCH NOW]( [BRIAN TYLER COHEN]( [Trump pulls desperate stunt at courthouse]( [WATCH NOW]( [ALL IN]( [Bible-loving Mike Johnson attends Trump's 'porn star mistress' trial]( [WATCH NOW]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( [Andrew Weissmann says Trump potentially testifying in his defense 'would be a huge mistake']( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     On Sunday, MSNBC Films presents "[Battleground Georgia](," the latest installment of "The Turning Point" documentary series from Executive Producer Trevor Noah. The film breaks down the complex history of voting across the South and how Georgia came to lead the charge in this pivotal political moment. Watch Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.     This week, we’re sharing a recording of an event hosted at the Center for Brooklyn History where Chris interviewed author Ari Berman. Berman is the national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and has written numerous books including his latest, “Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It,” which is the subject of this conversation. They discuss parallels between founding fathers’ ideologies and contemporary figures, threats to our democracy and the movement to counter regressive efforts. [Listen now.](   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] 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.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)