Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with America being one week away from a potential default on the national debt, which every economic expert agrees would be catastrophic for our economy. Our politics expert breaks down the latest. Plus, Republican Sen. Tim Scott kicked off his presidential campaign with an announcement that played up all the old conservative talking points while downplaying racial disparities in the U.S. economy. Joy examines the GOP field of contenders attempting to take on Donald Trump. We also analyze the Trump-Putin love affair heating up as Russia announces a new set of sanctions targeting Trump's critics. Additionally, Stacey Abrams joins The ReidOut to discuss lingering concerns about political power and representation for Black women in the Democratic Party--and her new novel. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

America is one week from a potential default on the national debt

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Tonight on The ReidOut, we lead with a dismissed prospective juror revealing she that she could not be impartial about Donald Trump. However, today, twelve New Yorkers—seven men and five women—have been sworn in for the Trump hush money trial, indicating they believe they can be impartial. Additionally, the Kennedy family endorses President Biden, rejecting the candidacy of one of their own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Prosecutors say Trump violated  gag order seven more times

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with President Biden expressing his concern about his opponent, Donald Trump, who, instead of campaigning, spent his day off from his ongoing criminal trial meeting with a right-wing foreign leader once ridiculed for proposing a military base in his home country named "Fort Trump." Additionally, Trump complained about not receiving unlimited jury strikes, a practice that does not exist in criminal trials, while continuing his attacks on the judge and prosecutor in his hush money trial. Meanwhile, Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, who was brutally attacked by members of Trump's insurrectionist mob on January 6th, joins the discussion as National Guard whistleblowers shed light on the true events of that violent and disgraceful day. Sergeant Gonell also joins Joy with his perspective. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

While Trump is on trial, Biden hits the campaign trail

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with a dismissed prospective juror describing Donald Trump as "just another guy," as the jury selection for Trump's hush money trial continues. The judge also issued a warning to Trump about potentially intimidating jurors during day two of the process. Trump's MAGA supporters are expressing frustration, claiming that it is unfair for Trump to be required to attend court like any other person accused of a crime. Additionally, the Republican Party is under scrutiny for its normalization of violent rhetoric, exemplified by Senator Tom Cotton's controversial call for violence against pro-Palestinian protesters. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

"Catch and kill" scheme looms large over Trump trial

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with Vice President Kamala Harris delivering a strong rebuke in Arizona against those eroding reproductive rights both locally and across the nation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who seldom attends church, is amplifying Christian nationalist sentiments, a once-fringe movement now dominating the Republican Party. Additionally, in Florida, two staunch election-deniers convened to discuss "election integrity," with Speaker "MAGA Mike" Johnson aligning closely with Trump in a bid to salvage his troubled speakership. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

VP Kamala Harris delivers strong rebuke against those eroding reproductive rights

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy and her guests reflect on the legacy of the late O.J. Simpson and his acquittal, highlighting how the "Trial of the Century" revealed deep societal divides in America. Plus, as the first criminal trial of a former president looms, NBC News has obtained a list of potential witnesses, sparking speculation about whether Donald Trump will take the stand. Meanwhile, MAGA figure Mike Johnson's visit to Mar-a-Lago to discuss election integrity with Trump underscores the ongoing propagation of falsehoods by the RNC regarding the 2020 election. Finally, Joy is joined by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D). All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

America is one week from a potential default on the national debt

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