In this episode of The ReidOut, Joy Reid analyzes Donald Trump apparently saying he will be a "day one" American dictator, whose plans for a second presidency, critics say, are right out of the playbook of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro: seek vengeance against your opponents, muzzle the press, and call off elections. Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen joins Joy with more. Plus, we cover new reporting on the almost 200-person witness list in Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case, including Mike Pence, Bill Barr, and Steve Bannon. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Trump says he would only behave like a dictator on "day one" of a second presidency

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Tonight on The ReidOut, we lead with the tensions escalating as Donald Trump mobilizes his staunchest MAGA loyalists in a brazen attempt to flout the judge's gag order on his behalf, a desperate move as his criminal trial for allegedly engaging in a hush money scheme edges towards a verdict. Plus, in an unexpected turn, President Biden has swiftly orchestrated two presidential debates with Trump, in a departure from the norm, promising an unprecedented showdown on the political stage. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Republicans attend Trump's criminal trial, apparently to help him flout gag order

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with anticipating mounting as Michael Cohen prepares to testify on Monday in Donald Trump's criminal trial, poised to confront his former boss's legal defense head-on. While Trump's lawyers are expected to discredit Cohen as a habitual liar, his consistent narrative, reinforced by corroborating testimonies from other prosecution witnesses, lends weight to his claims. Meanwhile, Trump seems to be assembling his notorious entourage, including Paul Manafort. The once-convicted felon turned pardoned, alleged "bad guy for hire," notorious for his dealings with autocrats like Putin's Russia and Congo's Mubutu Sese Seko, is now allegedly seeking favor from China. Adding to Trump's woes, his former admiration for RFK Jr. now turns to concern as the latter gains traction within Trump's anti-vaxx MAGA base, prompting a state of panic within the former president's inner circle. Listen now!

How Michael Cohen went from Trump's best friend to his worst enemy and witness for the prosecution

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid delves into the unfolding drama as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), known for his own corruption allegations, becomes the first of many Trump loyalists and potential vice presidential candidates to appear at his criminal trial, a stark reminder of the controversies surrounding the former president's inner circle. Additionally, we shine a spotlight on the peculiar presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., including the startling revelation of a worm affecting his brain. Listen now to this latest edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Hush money trial highlights Trump's need for vengeance

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid invites us to confront the incredulity of a system where certain individuals, by virtue of their status, can aspire to the presidency despite their actions. Reflecting on past impunity and the present reality, we witness the recurring pattern of evasion of consequences. For Donald Trump, this includes the suspicious delays in not one, but three of his criminal trials, a move that seems strategically aimed at safeguarding his chances, potentially influencing the upcoming election. Meanwhile, in the pivotal battle for Senate control, the possibility of a Republican flip in a Maryland seat looms large. Angela Alsobrooks, a Democratic candidate tasked with thwarting this potential shift, joins Joy tonight to discuss the stakes. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy: Trump's belief in his own impunity is at heart of his hush money trial

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the testimony of Stormy Daniels, the pivotal figure in Trump's hush money scandal, who took to the witness stand on Tuesday, recounting in vivid detail the purported sexual encounter that left her shaken and the $130,000 payment aimed at silencing her. Also, don't miss more of Joy's exclusive interview with WNBA star Brittney Griner, where she shares her survival journey, from imprisonment in a Russian gulag, to the letter she penned to Putin, to the fallout with Trump, and then the heartwarming story of her return home. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Trump says he would only behave like a dictator on "day one" of a second presidency

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