The Fed's mistake is a gift for Trump

And Israeli hostage families push for cease-fire in Gaza [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [New poll hints at Trump's major superpower with voters — and his weakness]( By Charlie Sykes An interesting detail emerged from a recent CBS/YouGov poll on how well Republican voters understanding the stakes of [Donald Trump’s campaign]( for the White House. Only 35% of Republicans polled, as noted by The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake, say they know that [Trump has been indicted]( for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. [Almost the same number]( — 34% — don’t think he’s been indicted for his attempts to stop the peaceful transfer of power. As readers here undoubtedly know, [special counsel Jack Smith]( has, in fact, charged Trump with [multiple counts of conspiring to defraud the government]( and hold onto power. “The purpose of the conspiracy was to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election by using knowingly false claims of election fraud to obstruct the government function by which those results are collected, counted and certified,” [the indictment charges](. Those charges are on hold pending a Supreme Court decision on [Trump’s claims of presidential immunity](. But for a majority of Republican voters, those charges simply do not exist. Welcome, once again to Trump’s fact-free alternate reality universe, in which Trump is relying on disinformation, ignorance, and voter amnesia to propel himself back to the Oval Office. This is a preview of Charlie Sykes's latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [JAMES DOWNIE]( [The Fed's interest rate mistake is a gift for Trump]( The decision to hold interest rates at their current level is misguided. [Read more.]( [STEVE BENEN]( [In an unfortunate stunt, Republicans hold AG Garland in contempt]( As for what happens now, the answer is 'not much.' [Read more.]( [NOOR NOMAN]( [‘Bridgerton’ exposes the pitfalls of modern-day society]( 'Bridgerton's' newest season offers a valuable lesson on acceptance and conformity. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [The right-wing People's Convention is another shot in the GOP's civil war]( MAGA movement loyalists have begun touching down in Michigan for what is essentially an off-brand Republican National Convention. [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [ALL IN]( [Israeli hostage families push for cease-fire in Gaza]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE REIDOUT]( [Fake news on Biden's age pumped through local outlets by right-wing controlled Sinclair]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [See the secret comeback powering Trump's swing state nightmare]( [WATCH NOW]( [BRIAN TYLER COHEN]( [Republicans spiral in aftermath of Trump conviction]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     Rachel Maddow’s hit podcast "Ultra" is back for a second season, revealing the shocking history of the ultra-right’s reach into American politics. [Listen to the first episode now for free.]( Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early access to each episode and ad-free listening.     msnbc.com/app Go beyond the headlines with the new MSNBC app. Read, watch, and listen to breaking news and analysis, anytime, anywhere. [Download the app now.](msnbc.com/app)     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)