About this episode

Rachel Maddow discusses Donald Trump's increasing desperation as his opposition grows stronger.

Rachel Maddow notes that Donald Trump's news cycle seems to be stuck in a loop with the same basic headlines repeating, but with each cycle Trump becomes more desperate to achieve his ends, and more reckless in his efforts as his opposition gets stronger and wiser to his schemes.

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Host: Rachel Maddow

Topics covered

• Trump
• desperation
• opposition
• news cycle
• recklessness

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