David Gura hosts coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories. Issue even after the league itself changed the policy to keep these protests from happening. Even when the league isnt even playing. When its in the off season. The president still seems to relish going after africanamerican athletes. Its something that he just seems to always jump at. Something he seems to prioritize. This is unusual. This is not typical behavior for a president. President s dont normally go after private citizens or people who participate in sports. But trump does it again and again. I think thats part of the reason, he gets so much criticism from people in the civil rights community. Theres a lot at play here. Hub ris is one part of it. I was talking to Congressman Ryan from the 13th District in ohio a few moments ago. As the president prepares to go to ohio, insulting one of its favorite athletes whos probably not the wisest thing for the president to do. Lets talk a bit about
Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories. Like The President is referring to the hoax as any allegation of collusion against him, his campaign, those around him. He doesnt make clear that interference is continuing to happen right now in this election when voters are being asked to go to the polls in a matter of weeks for those who vote early and in the 95 days that youve outlined. The president is out there campaigning for republicans at the same time theres interference happening. Its one thats not surprising when we look back at the history. Thank you for that. With us now from washington, Msnbc National Security analyst ned price. A former cia officer who served as Special Assistant to president obama on the National Security council. We have andy card, former white house Chief Of Staff and now an msnbc political analyst. Onset two veteran political reporters. I think all of us saw what
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Chris Matthews debates hot political issues with politicians, newsmakers and Washington leaders. Chicanery. The president said putin was unhappy he won. Ill tell you what, russia is very unhappy that trump won, that i can tell you. Well thats a far cry from what putin himself said in helsinki. Did you direct any of your officials help him do that. Translator yes, i did. Because he talked about using the u. S. russia relationship back to normal. Joining us now. And malcolm nance, msnbc analyst. First to the reporters, michael and then john. Isnt that what is going on, this split screen . They had to show they were doing something and it left them exposed to critics who said you are not doing anything. You are not taking this threat seriously. You laid it out well in the beginning of the show. He charts its own path. He is going to say what he feels whether it is on twitter or at a rally. And in terms of collusion, the idea of interference, he cant separate the idea between the Mueller P
A mix of newsmaker interviews, political analysis, cultural segments and media analysis. Is that the right message to take on trump . Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joins us next. Plus, russia disconnect, as intelligence chiefs issue dire warnings. This threat is not going away. President trump continues to sew seeds of doubt. Were being hindered by the russian hoax, its a hoax. Is the president taking this threat seriously . Well talk to the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee, ed royce in minutes. And house divided . The first lady sides with team lebron after the first daughter breaks with her father on the media. No, i do not feel that the media is the enemy of the people. How will the president handle the public pushback . Hello, im jake tapper where the state of our union is hitting the Campaign Trail after
visiting the site of a special house election in ohio last night. President trump is back at his report in bedminster, new jersey, and also hate tweet
Tantrum. Hes contradicting his sons original story about the Trump Tower Meeting with russians saying the purpose was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton. Well, if trumps lied about the purpose of the meeting once it became public, and just over a year ago the president himself dictated the statement to his son saying we primarily discussed the program of adoption of russian children that was popular and active with American Families years ago. But emails from donald trump, jr. Show the premises of the meeting from the get go was to get dirt on clinton. Now, the president admits the meeting was for Opposition Research and admits its no big deal. Hes wrong. Its a violation of federal law. Dana bash reporting that trumps advisers want him to stop tweeting about the meeting. Lots to discuss now. Cnn contributor frank bruiny and Global Affairs analyst max booth, a senior fellow on the affairs of foreign relations. A recap of the days news. Took the stand today incriminating really his former bo