Trump goes too far: Zeal to dismantle federal government triggers public outrage

Rachel Maddow reports on the nation-wide chaos that followed the Trump administration freezing billions in federal funds with little warning, and the public backlash over the vital services disrupted as a result of the Trump administration's desire to dismantle the federal government by pushing out federal workers and slashing support for federal programs that sent Trump backpedaling to make exceptions and excuses for his overreach.
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[@rwrightson1]

This is what happens when a criminal isn't held accountable. They believe they are above the law.

[@MSNBCisPropaganda]

@@rwrightson1 We fired the Biden crime family that’s why they all accepted pardons

[@James-yw2dg]

That’s literally not true. Do you realize who Biden Pardoned. You are very lost and believe straight lies. All this women is doing is twisting the truth and lying to you I promise.

[@TheChopf26]

😂😂😂

[@markb7303]

I agree. Fauci and all the bidens should be in jail

[@susankaempfer8427]

Apparently, he is. I mean, here we are, right?

[@wickedphant0m]

This is what happens when you elect someone who doesn't know or care about how the government works. And then they appoint cronies who also don't know or care how the government works.

[@ErnstKuhn]

Oh they know how it works. They want to destroy it and replace it with fascism

[@chrisfitzchrisfitz5182]

A true domino effect and a clusterf… to boot!

[@inderjeetsidhu2701]

Well, Americans.. you reap what you sow...

[@b.t.2795]

Massive derailment of government policies and procedures.

[@judys5767]

and the repugs do not care about the people.

[@herecomesnanna]

Power to the people. Do not accept cruelty and injustice.

[@vinsonwalton28]

What are we gonna do about it?

[@BurleyBob0010]

​@@vinsonwalton28Ewe'll go to sleep sheeple 🐑💤

[@DairyKills]

​@@BurleyBob0010 Victims. We are victims and we are not asleep.

[@kimwalter8753]

Yep no human desreves cruelty and injustice, no American desreves cruelty and injustice. The ruling class doesn't care if the masses can't afford to eat, buy food, live, pay rent, clothe ourselves and our families. They have it we don't they have it off the backs of the little man and woman. Hoarding the masses wages. The controllers are ready to dismantle the government and throw everyone to the wolves including the semi rich and middle and upper middle class . They h@te them too and they h@'te the working class working poor poor and disabled including elderly seniors. The controlled demolition of the USA and American republic.😢

[@marylamb7707]

@@herecomesnanna what cruelty? What injustice?

[@anya4565]

I am 73 years old. There has been just a few times in my life that I have been so scared, so depressed, so devoid of hope that all I could was cry and pray. Then my mind heard those beautiful words…”THIS TOO SHALL PASS”. And it did indeed. I just hope this time it happens very soon!

[@elviarodriguez3908]

Did you voted for him???

[@angelaspier6429]

You're 100 percent right.We're living in the last days and all these things are going to happen..a pastor prophicied this in 1985..how many years later and it's happening 😢

[@euripidesrodriguez8046]

I felt the exactly the same way as you and like you, I too heard the words This Too Shall Pass.

[@user-ys2zl6ff6z]

God will protect his faithful but believe me beloved the man of the second Thessalonians 2:3 AKA the man of sin the Lawless one written of in the holy word of God has been elected to destroy America and Usher in the tribulation

[@venusluv-i1v]

This is a saying my great grandmother used to say years ago. I live by it to this day.

[@sobluebedford]

He was never qualified to do the job. He needed this second term to stay out of prison. So naturally once he won, he was going to destroy everything and everyone that tried to hold him accountable for his crimes. 🤦🏾‍♀️ truly stunned that this is what half the country voted for.

[@kriswingert1662]

31% of the country voted for it. Only 62% voted, and over 3.5 million had their votes challenged, got purged illegally or just plain tossed due to not dotting an i in the right place.

[@scottharrison8701]

I'm watching cognitive dissonance

[@richardowens9061]

@@scottharrison8701 Well, the rest of us are watching idiocy in motion.

[@Factsnotfox]

And it's blindingly obvious that Trump WILL try to overthrow our government again when his term is over.

[@aboricua-p8r]

@@sobluebedford Well the jury still out on that one ….why did Elon had the password for the voting machines..?

[@hebneh]

Oh, and by the way - what did this man do after creating all this chaos? HE FLEW TO FLORIDA TO PLAY GOLF. Yes, he really did.

[@zardoz-friend]

Rehoboth Beach was already booked.

[@Polo22546]

The usual.

[@Judy-o2f]

@@hebneh people didn't believe or care that he would do it but we knew he would and now we have to suffer. He just hasn't pushed their buttons yet. He will.

[@micheleconner5083]

Did he even leave Florida? I thought he was at Doral for some sort of gathering. Repuklicans retreat or some BS.

[@homesteadlady3acrehomestead]

You left out government funded golf.

[@anitagreen4137]

These are grounds to remove him permanently from the Whitehouse. He has been given to many chances.

[@Kris-w5v]

OMG, you're SO late to the party!..🙄😑

[@mickieswendsen1302]

Is it?? PLEASE!!!!!!

[@SoBlessedami]

It’s Not Republican vs Dems.. They work together ! It’s always been that way ! The trick was to disillusion Americans & y’all fell for it !

[@DrunkenDarkSoul]

​@@Kris-w5v nah, there is always using the 2nd to inforce the 1st on the 45/47th

[@tammywhynot123]

Jan 25, 2025 - "President Trump is well within his power to remove members of the executive branch at will," law professor John Choon Yoo told Newsweek.

[@shemekafavors3581]

Rachel, please don't ever stop giving us the real news. We need you and you voice.

[@Happy_guy_12]

She's a liar

[@WillbRight]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xuanle7170]

You are a liar stop Rachel. Nobody wants to listen to you no more.

[@marylamb7707]

@@Happy_guy_12 Always.

[@marylamb7707]

@@shemekafavors3581 She has no idea what truth means.

[@darleneyoung5314]

And how exactly is he making America great? What we have as president is a lawless, shameless, grifting bozo.

[@pesnidavida-uh2bw]

So true! Trump must be stopped by legal action before he destroys the country.

[@davidbellamy2612]

Sociopaths do everything for themselves but they have learnt to swap pronouns as their clever way off deceiving others. Make America great means make Me great, "Yours" really means "mine", You or They" means "I" etc. They honestly think they are being clever because they are incapable of imagining how others may think or interpret what they are saying. That millions fell for this childish ploy is just astonishing and scary.

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

@darleneyoung5314 Trump and his Cronies Think of When Discrimination Was The Rule Of The Day and Few Regulations was when America Was Great! And For Trump It's Profits Over Pollution! He's Very Self Serving.

[@datpat8776]

A great mess!

[@user-zu5do6ri6r]

George Washington was a cop killer. Americans love outlaws.

[@marygintz1897]

Go Rachel Go!! So thankful for you!

[@WillbRight]

Ray Cuban.

[@rogerjohnson7001]

Bankrupted 6 companies, including 2 casinos. Did you think running the US government would be any different?

[@rwksasc]

Running the government must be easy because you don’t need any qualifications to be president.

[@chatisawasteoftime]

America is bankrupt already, all due to democratic policies. What is there to lose? Slashing government spending is a good start. Prove me wrong.

[@edwardj.7007]

The average American voter is pretty dumb.

[@trentR3437]

You forgot the first time dementia don crashed the economy.

[@deefitzgerald2906]

KEEP telling YOURSELF with YOUR LIES it must make YOU feel IMPORTANT

[@alexandrialewis97]

You are wonderful lady! Very strong and very truthful no matter what!! I love it and you ❤❤

[@AwkballOddward]

Trump ; the Enemy Within.

[@jannichi6431]

'Clear.and Present Danger"

[@Caruso_is_king]

AND his supporters!

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

Soviet Fifth Column.

[@jasminecampbell4989]

Facts.

[@tannstang]

The adults are in charge now

[@kassandraahuero7962]

I was crying because I am disabled and medicaid is life saving its disgusting I never voted for this monster!

[@kohsuddha]

I'm disabled too, and I voted for Trump

[@crankypantsmcduff]

​@@kohsuddhabut why, deep down you surely knew he'd pull these bs stunts?

[@Mgoblue1023]

And you all voted for him? I know you didn’t vote for this but he did say he was going to get rid of all of this. He promised this. It’s all detailed in project 2025.

[@Pushindazees]

@kohsuddha so have you realized how stupid you were yet?

[@Trund27]

@@kohsuddhashame on you for voting against your own interests.

[@4EverBrothersProductions]

THEY DID IT ON PURPOSE. THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING......

[@tommyd3257]

Nah, they’re incompetent

[@elaineburnett5230]

🎉 Exactly 🎉

[@MrRufus302]

Yes, they did it on purpose, but really did not consider the consequences of a literal government shutdown.

[@jannichi6431]

Generalities in Russ's Project 2025. Hearings prove IQ's.

[@macdui1012]

Clearly none know what is going on when he can't stick to the script and starts adlibing.

[@CindyGlowaski]

Thank you , Rachel.

[@deborahlovo5379]

Thank you Rachel...my heart breaks for what is happening in your country. Please keep up the fight .Love your reporting. 🇨🇦💙

[@zardoz-friend]

Broadcasting from Canada, where the authorities can bankrupt you for driving a truck to the capital and setting up a bouncy castle. Thanks for the well wishes but you folks are in it up to your eyeballs and no one is lifting a finger to change the Bolsheviks, at least until recently. We'll be just fine...

[@nicamestizo56]

Impeach him! Remove him before it is too late!

[@adamlcline9279]

😂😂😂

[@MSNBCisPropaganda]

@@nicamestizo56 Are just here to get likes or trying to get on full time with MSLSD paid propaganda network

[@julielacy]

Get him Outttt of office!

[@moenaguib2947]

You all need to contact your senators and Congress persons and demand it!

[@SoshulCom]

Do you think we’ll actually allow that?

[@anneolsen4181]

F king unbelievable. My disgust and disgrace for this madness in power knows no bounds.

[@henman5123]

Hope people to realise who's really the ditactor!

[@suecollins8482]

@@philipsmashmouth8782When you wake up you will realise that it will affect EVERYONE. There are no red or blue sides in this you fool. Wake up and smell the coffee., or maybe not if you drink Colombian coffee.

[@henman5123]

@ God bless all the america people!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@henman5123 dictator

[@Fuzzeej71]

@@philipsmashmouth8782 smashmouth was a terrible band

[@rodneyhernandez7851]

Your value to the truth is golden and holds a clarity the average American wouldn’t know without your research and voice. Thank you.

[@AnitaAlibi]

Because she's a liar. She has plenty of bs stories to spin.

[@DaOptimus1]

We spoke softly...You called us names. We spoke eloquently..You called us too educated. We spoke plainly. ..You called us woke We yelled..You laughed. We screamed.. It was NOT enough. He is coming for YOU. We warned you...but you didn't think it would happen to you...until it does. ~anonymous

[@lindaselander9602]

Deal with it, refund blue states!

[@baldeagle4710]

trump will also try to unilaterally overturn the 22nd amendment.

[@farvasstache6532]

​@@baldeagle4710 so that's not how government works😅 ...at all. Calm down Chicken Little.

[@DaOptimus1]

@philipsmashmouth8782 How many MAGA does it take to change a lightbulb? None. Trump tells them it's fixed and they all sit in the dark, applauding.

[@Ammirah28]

100 percent correct Good one ​@@DaOptimus1

[@ellaholder6881]

Their incompetence is dangerous.

[@samblackwell8308]

How about the incompetence of the Biden administration? The worst in history?

[@heavyone2438]

Do not blame incompetence. This is competent cruelty and chaos.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

The Democrats? No doubt. Look no further then Calif to see how dangerous their incompetence is. Let's talk about the fire dept in calif. 500 million but for the homeless 1.5 billion. All the taxes we pay and they can't provide us with the basics. She nailed it here. The "Non Profits" Most of the profits are being made by the so called non profits in Calif.

[@MartinJ-t7y]

Not in a million years did I ever think that the final antichrist would be orange and an intellectually challenged con man from Queens NY, yet here we are.

[@Mike_Honcho_8653]

The trenches in Ukraine are "dangerous". You silly little snowflake.

[@mikewoods1622]

Not even through week two. The incompetence is breathtaking.

[@Kris-v7g]

Incompetence and HATE. He doesn't even know what he is signing. He doesn't care about anything . He just wants the government tied up in law suits, so he can then do as he wants, and make sure ....as he said... America never has to vote again.

[@AnaterZ]

Agreed. MSNBC needs a change of tone. DJT has done more good things in 2 weeks than the last administration has done in 4 years.

[@jesussuarez1011]

The midterms are gonna be fun to watch. Another 2022 "Red Wave" lol

[@AnaterZ]

my comment was deleted, nice free speech

[@timcirulis5273]

It's only going to get worse.

[@OrellaOliver-ds2wm]

God please Bless Rachael, keep her on air so we can be informed,she is so well informed.

[@moosepants9794]

Honestly the funding freeze feels like a veiled threat…like “look at how quickly I can take it all away”

[@rb-pk8ds]

Maybe "look at how quick I can f'k everything up" :-(

[@davidbellamy2612]

Its not veiled at all. He thinks it is his money and he can decide who gets it. He is a shallow spiteful stupid man-child who wants to control all the toys and decide who can play with them.

[@hezekiahbeatriceamish2263]

Except he did, while GOP governors and members of Congress said absolutely NOTHING. It was Democratic AG’s that brought litigation, sought an emergency order, and a liberal D.C. judge intervened. So as usual, Democrats will look out forALL people and get no thanks for it, by the mindless idiots that voted for this.

[@ninemoonplanet]

YOU, all of you, outnumber all the government employees, all of the people in the US administration, all of the billionaires, all of those who thought "egg prices will drop" because those people ARE your own neighbours, family, friends, co-workers, employers. Remember YOU together have power to change your own lives and change how your community is going to thrive. Don't sit passively, be doormats.

[@ChristineKennell]

It's like domestic abuse from the man in charge.

[@Kaliyuga451]

In 1933 after taking office, A.H. Dismantled the entire parliament system and its laws within 52 days to establish his regime. History could be rhyming again!

[@Lykkis]

True words!!!!! Belive them!

[@jayATUK]

I truly believe this is exactly where Trump is heading, but his fans are still cheering him on. Just how Hitler was cheered on.

[@iainford7592]

That's Trump's playbook, like everything, he stole it.

[@muchomacho79]

Wake up America! - An American living in Berlin

[@rogergrondin4374]

@@jayATUKGOP Brownshirts

[@wendyslijk6920]

thank you please keep telling the truth LOUD and CLEAR

[@shawnpritchard366]

Rachel wouldn't know the truth if it slapped him/her in the face!!!

[@biteynibbles8444]

Thank you, Rachel, for the heads up on the pushback. California loves you!

[@brentlichtenberg]

I mean, this is what the idiots think they wanted and voted for.

[@cparment48867]

Hurts them more than us, I was zero affected by the fed freeze,let’s give them what they wanted. I already cast my vote to prevent, now I have a constitutional duty to support the majority, for the common good, and will tell ya, I’m enjoying 😢😮😅

[@baldeagle4710]

where did all the MAGA people go? They were bragging about how he was deporting people about 2 days ago. Guys they have no leg to stand on now

[@couchempire3181]

must prove russia stole this election!! resist keep it up.

[@lXxRANSOMxXl]

This Is Funny,But Its Not Funny…They Are A Bunch Of Idiots…Smh…😅

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

when the slack jaws lose their food stamps it might dawn on them that they voted dumb again

[@nooneanymoore9971]

United we stand, divided we fall. It's time for us to stand again.

[@BelindaB777]

Your so right, that's why he started pitting Democrats & Republicans against each other soon as he decided to get into politics. And people here in this country don't see it, or better yet don't want to see it until it's to late.

[@Darrel-vm3lt]

​@Ebonylove777 THAT WAS OBAMA.

[@coldstonestunners]

@Ebonylove777lady it’s this network doing that. All it does is throw hit pieces on republicans. It’s not just trump. Your party has an ego problem that just got checked

[@docholliday7381]

You need to pick your self up first.

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

​@Ebonylove777 Newt Gingrich is the original hater. He's the one that decided using fellow Americans as the enemy 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@dsmith9572]

Government is not "the problem". "The problem" is politicians who have no business in public service.

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

So politicians in the government? Doesn't that mean government is the problem?

[@lisabergeron8120]

Or whatever Trump is in politics?

[@lisabergeron8120]

​@@philipsmashmouth8782You haven't read it.Whats good about killing people?

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

@ That would be your president.

[@thomashummer7774]

The problem is the lying f**king media.

[@PrettyRed60]

Thank you MSNBC! I love Rachel is doing the first 100 days. I also love the network as a whole, I cant live without ya! ❤ Keep up the great work.

[@ianbuchan8148]

Democracy 101: Separation of Executive, Lesilature, Judiciary. Fascism 101: All three in one. Rachel a Guardian of the Truth and Democracy. Respect

[@Barb-Pet]

The 🍊 man's actions correlate perfectly with Hit ler's playbook, 💯

[@G5Ckxew]

She lied about Russiagate and Hunter's laptop

[@G5Ckxew]

@Barb-Pet How so? Should the Jews be worried? You people are ridiculous 🤣

[@jerryclasby9628]

Trump needs to be removed from office and take Vance with him

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

vance is still working on the couches

[@elaineburnett5230]

I agree with your comments 🎉

[@nancymcmonarch]

That would be great, but Johnson and the other Trump worshipers in Congress would never impeach him, and Thune and the Trump goons in the Senate would never convict him. Bless President Biden for appointing 235 (!!!) federal judges in the space of four years. Trump will be losing BIGLY in court after court after court.

[@DefundTheFringes]

Vance is actually a lot more reasonable, just a sycophant. At least it seems so.

[@spacenerd9499]

@@DefundTheFringes no he's not. He's worse!

[@Maromarix]

Watching from Europe. So many actions identical to Musolini and Hitler actions...

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

Yep, we told everyone and they rolled their eyes. And here we all are in a fascist hellhole.

[@ProudGenXer]

Yes...Because that's the first thing Hitler did upon gaining power...He worked to shrink the government.

[@miekewiskie3039]

Apparentley, we never learned a thing. The loss of 75 million people in vein.

[@henman5123]

There will be more worse to come!

[@Ayyylien51]

​@@philipsmashmouth8782 you laugh because you're scared

[@lorismith2354]

We the people have to stop this

[@Sharon-rk5fi]

We need to IMPEACH NOW!!! This is going way to far!!! 🥴❣️👍👌👏❣️

[@laurieromano4311]

And remove.

[@nealbennett4950]

In order to impeach you need a majority in both houses in Congress .

[@doegregorire7674]

People need to push back hard

[@Hendrix04974]

I'm gonna go ahead and say no impeachments this round. What impeachable offence has he done? He probably has called Ukraine lol but you know that won't work again

[@colinhughes4799]

Trump is pure genius.

[@junanougues]

Thank you for all you do, too. Rachel. ❤

[@adamlcline9279]

😂😂😂😂

[@WillbRight]

Search Rachel Maddow lies and enjoy the videos. I always do.

[@jam4441]

Thank you thank you Rachel and MSNBC for your clear eyed reporting. Watching form Australia with horror at the state of USA currently. Keep up the great and critical work.

[@waikgan9438]

It was a horror show here today, I pray tomorrow makes more sense. I'm glad the world has their eye on this madman.

[@sharontabor7718]

And those of us in the USA are also watching with horror as we feel helpless. We have laws, but no one to stop the rollercoaster manic that gaslighted 48% of the nation who voted for him and the other 2% who didn't vote out of protest. I hope they feel good when they look in the mirror each morning and have to look at a they person who created this chaos.

[@scottharrison8701]

😆 🤣 It's amazing that you people even have college degrees.

[@scottharrison8701]

​@@sharontabor7718 - the 2% you speak of don't exist or are dead people who voted in the 2020 election. Do you even understand that there is no other election they ever voted in? Just 2020. 😆 Are you figuring it out yet?

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

@@scottharrison8701 You don’t need a college degree to see what’s happening. If you have a college degree then you wasted your time.🤡🤡🤡

[@PhillipGibbs-j8n]

America when you're ready it's time to impeach the man. He's never should have been put in place for the government😅 imagine is no time to play around with this man

[@khandijones3624]

I'm glad people are pushing back against this, especially democrats. I called my senators to let them know, this nonsense is unacceptable and MUST be stopped, and STOPPED NOW!!!!!

[@johnarnold893]

It's too late, you never listened to Drumph and voted him in just like a bunch of good little Cultists of Mangolini.

[@jeffsivak6197]

​@@MAGAareDUMBreported 🫵

[@MSNBCisPropaganda]

@@khandijones3624 Must have cost you a fortune in long distance charges all the way from Ukraine

[@TheChopf26]

​@MAGAareDUMB thats called terrorism, traitor.......

[@macdaddyalexis]

Democrats in Congress and past democratic presidents often perform the theatrics of opposition while making little to no real effort to advance a truly progressive agenda. They posture as champions of the people but ultimately serve the same corporate interests that fund both major parties. If we want real change, we need a genuine left movement-one with the moral and ethical authority to challenge both parties, expose their failures, and remove them from power at the ballot box. To break the cycle of empty promises and worsening conditions, we must dismantle the corrupt systems that keep this duopoly in place. This means ending corporate lobbying, banning large campaign donations that allow billionaires to buy our democracy, and instituting term limits to prevent career politicians from accumulating unchecked power. Without these reforms, we will continue the exhausting cycle of swinging between a party that offers nothing and another that actively worsens our lives. How much more suffering must we endure before we reject this rigged system? No universal healthcare. No tuition-free college. No living wages. The people get nothing while the rich get richer. The question is no longer whether the system is broken-it’s whether we’re willing to fight for something better. The duopoly isn’t just failing us; it’s designed to fail us. It’s time to wake up and demand real change.

[@victoriaanweiler6302]

Thank you, Rachel. Good Job!👍

[@SoshulCom]

@@victoriaanweiler6302 you’re old

[@mynameisnuke61]

​@SoshulCom you're NASTY

[@TruthMatters1202]

@@SoshulCom YOU'RE STOOPID

[@G5Ckxew]

Good job?

[@Skedawg88]

@@G5Ckxew Yes. Are you MAGA?

[@Bilstc88]

💯% agree Rachel keep doing what you're doing,,before we lose our country,,

[@helline9]

The US democracy has fallen, the American dream is dead. You are now either in the resistance or you are complicit. Rise, rebel, resist.

[@jannichi6431]

@Indivisible

[@zardoz-friend]

@@helline9 It's not a democracy, it's a republic. Surprised you missed that, it was in all the newspapers.

[@Skedawg88]

@@zardoz-friend Lordy, you are wrong. The USA is a Republic and a democracy, that is, a representative democracy. It is both. Another appropriate term is Democratic Republic.

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

We already have lost it. And we won't get it back because it doesn't matter how outraged we get if our democratic leaders won't fight for us.

[@margaretscranton8275]

Challenge the Supreme Court to face this insanity

[@michaelwalston2438]

Thanks Rachel, your take on it all is actually reassuring.

[@PhilGeis]

reassuringly hateful and ignorant

[@heatherb6418]

Watching in HORROR from Australia. The western world is appalled

[@harryjove6725]

President Trump PREVAILED

[@RogierYou]

Forget about the United States of America. Build new alliances.

[@maggieandjosephshow6052]

​@@harryjove6725more like horror and madness prevailed

[@PennyRegret]

@@RogierYou You're right - but with whom? When it comes to 'Great Powers', the options are both not great and pretty limited. But it seems that Trump and Maga don't understand the value of allies and that when it comes to power, when you create a space, others will move in. He's clearly destroying the USA internationally and domestically - and there's going to be a lot of pushback and resistance from the courts and the voters, and therefore eventually from Senators afraid of losing their seats. My fear is what happens if he simply ignores the courts and Congress, and closes down or disputes elections - or tries to buy elections with cash and misinformation supplied by Musk. The genie's out of the bottle - getting him back in is going to be very hard... but Rachel and the commenters here do give me hope.

[@jibsoz]

We have our own trump lite -potato head is using strategies right out the trump playbook.

[@kathymanthey2062]

Once they get all their people installed it will get even worse so people had better push back now while they still can.

[@saquettawelford]

It’s to late. The damage already being done.

[@nancymcmonarch]

@@saquettawelford Preemptive gloom serves no one, and solves nothing. Obviously it's not too late, because a federal judge today shut down Orange Julius' ridiculous funding freeze just hours after he'd pronounced it. Our Constitution is more powerful and enduring than he could ever hope to be.

[@highway9731]

@@jaredchristie8882 FAFO

[@Rayray-kn3vh]

You act like a big baby give me a break we need less government less free programs all the government does is screw things up we need to start cutting programs and saving money for 37 trillion dollars in debt as a country we can't keep taking care of other countries and other people we have to worry about our own citizens first and the American people are quite frankly tired of it

[@patrickwilson2650]

We will never give in. The opposition will be here

[@TAROTSUPERNOVA1212]

HES NOT A KING HES BEING A DICTATOR!!!

[@RodgerHammond-z6l]

This is what happens when you give a true criminal a get out of jail pass!

[@zardoz-friend]

I don't think Hunter is entirely safe, but I get your point.

[@Donald-n6r]

Rachel you are our strength!

[@ericaturnerpantoja7843]

She is 🙏🏾

[@hardlines4]

😂😂😂

[@ChrismTwo]

Trump & Co belong in Prison ... and not in the Whitehouse

[@willscoot1394]

Donald Trump is an adjudicated insurrectionist and is disqualified from ever holding public office according to section 3 of the 14th amendment of the constitution. This could've been stopped before it started.

[@tannstang]

The adults are in charge now

[@ARMY-ep6fz]

Y'all truly aren't serious people, nothing but spoon feed propagandists lovers. Has she ever apologized for the Russia gate lie She fed you people for 4 years knowing it was fake!

[@yodel_diploma2315]

@@tannstang Nope, World's biggest and oldest crybaby is...

[@Deiseldoit]

Bootlicker hey.​@@tannstang

[@martybq2005]

All Democrats in the government NEED TO STEP UP AGAINST DUMP AND ELON NO TIME TO WASTE.

[@Judy-o2f]

You don't just put a hold on what millions of people need on a daily basis to survive without some backlash. Only Trump would do that and the other things he's done this week. I'm 74 and worked all my life but am unable to work now because of physical limitations and I need some help at this time. I supported myself and my daughter for the last 45 years without government help and I don't feel bad for needing some EBT and medi cal to make it. I paid my taxes all these years and contributed. What Trump and his administration is doing is disgusting and just shows that he is not a leader. He doesn't know or care that people need help sometimes because he's always had everything he needs or wants. He thinks it means you're weak but it doesn't. He's a weak small man with no morals or compassion and he's destroying people's lives.

[@Jdicjei93jbr]

Please watch some other news other than msnbc. Gov has repeatedly said welfare etc is not frozen

[@thomaslevine405]

Never has been a leader, never has cared for anything but himself! Nothing has changed for the past 10 years except we fed the monster and he is getting out of control.

[@Youdoyouboo-80]

So folks in these red states…this is EXACTLY what you voted for! Now you’re outraged?! He told you what he was going to do!

[@KeithAGass]

Worth noting nearly half of us in many red states voted for Harris

[@derrickjoe1872]

@@Youdoyouboo-80 no, not outraged at all, I'd kind of rather the federal government not tax and spend on anything that isn't expressly listed in the constitution. Everything else is a state issue, as per the 10th amendment...

[@roninsoniii6670]

Not outraged at all

[@MinimalistExplorerEDC]

@@KeithAGassunfortunately you’re a red state because republicans are your majority. These laws affect citizens, it doesn’t matter if you’re red, blue or purple. Nillionaires are defending billionaires… it’s odd.

[@krameraf]

I'm only a red state because of gerrymandering

[@Caramellaat]

Thank you, Rachel💙you are one of the very few trustworthy journalists🤗🤗 💙💙💙

[@zardoz-friend]

Hilarious ignorance of this newsreader's history.

[@Skedawg88]

@@zardoz-friend MAGA ignorance on your part.

[@Brett.D]

Calling Richard a journalist is like calling Hunter Biden an artist

[@LiNa-cn6mu]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sinsteel]

RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA!

[@JessicaWorthington-qt4mh]

This Evil Traitor Is ABSOLUTELY TO BLAME!! MY GOD WHEN WILL HE BE STOPPED??

[@stevenweiss2575]

I have a son working in a federal agency, under the executive branch. There is complete chaos as they are being bombarded with confusing and contradictory orders. People can’t work, as they have multiple meetings trying to figure out what they are supposed to do.

[@Williestyle-RobotechxMacross-x]

And that is all part of the "goal" Trump and his administration are reaching for - the Federal government to become so disfunctional that we welcome "private businesses" in to "fix" everything Trump and his sycophants wreck. Your son should have read "Project 2025" as it spells all of this out - how to wreck our government from within, using these unqualified idiots Trump is putting in charge...

[@dutchdna]

Wow. I hope you and your son didn't vote for the fool.

[@zardoz-friend]

"People can’t work, as they have multiple meetings trying to figure out what they are supposed to do." I think "resign" would be appreciated at this juncture of American history.

[@dutchdna]

@@zardoz-friend Trump's confusing orders. Trump needs to resign.

[@maneshipocrates]

Everybody was well informed during the election. trumpf is chaos and BS.

[@PeterFreiling-q3v]

The incompetence is breathtaking, but not surprising.

[@stuffthings1417]

you voted for joe? yes or no

[@stevej4922]

Biden isn't there anymore...😀

[@libertynjustice]

You mean the incompetence of the Biden administration.

[@whatthefkiswrongwithyoutube]

@@stuffthings1417 You do know he wasn't on the ballot, right?

[@stuffthings1417]

@@whatthefkiswrongwithyoutube yeah, he was 4 years ago. and why wasn't he this time?

[@hollyword41]

Thank you Rachel Maddow. Your wisdom and voice of truth and reason is so needed at this critical time

[@adamlcline9279]

😂😂😂😂 bot

[@lindaselander9602]

She's next!

[@danmcgriff1421]

Why did she lie about Russia Russia Russia for 2 years

[@malcolmbramhall5382]

​@danmcgriff1421 why are you calling trump a she?

[@lifequotescheckout.5564]

Is this woman or man or third human? What's the gender of this host?

[@tassiegirl1991]

How can one government official even a president have that much power

[@paulahrendt1766]

Keep up the good work Rachel ❤!

[@tinathompson6796]

Thank you, Rachel. I needed that. We ARE the RESISTANCE. 💙

[@anthonyarnold2514]

The Resistance that will FAIL!

[@Ammirah28]

​@@anthonyarnold2514in years from now all those he sit ideally by and watch this con man tear apart our country will be marked in history as treasonous traitors

[@Ammirah28]

Those Who

[@danmcgriff1421]

No you're not you're nothing does it matter what you do or say anymore it's over for you people

[@suecollins8482]

⁠@@danmcgriff1421You people will also mean ALL of you people on the right as well. There are no rules for right or left. “You” people who idolise Trumpy will not have a special dispensation 😂 Be careful what you wish for 😢 Buyers remorse will soon settle in with you.

[@wideawake5630]

I am a senior who worked for half a century and depends on SNAP and Medicaid. I am about to schedule surgery for metastatic breast cancer. Please someone stop him by any means necessary.

[@MAC19523456]

I feel for you and your situation. Yes, Anybody. "please stop him by any means necessary."

[@Billhook3391]

​@@philipsmashmouth8782 not everyone can be Elon Musk. Medical care is extremely expensive, surgery even more so like 6 figure sums. No person on an ordinary salary could expect to cover it.

[@Ayyylien51]

​@@philipsmashmouth8782 literal child with no conception of wages.

[@maryhobbs4183]

@phillipsmashmouth8782 may you someday understand that you are a horrible person. May you personally have to bear a burden that is too much so you can understand suffering to become a better person or to become a teal person and not just a skin suit.

[@terrieaves1682]

I'm so sorry. Not what you need right now for sure. This is absolute caos. This breaks my heart. Praying for you and your upcoming surgery. 🙏💙

[@hope6811]

I can't imagine that, there are republicans as well out there that are feeling the same way the democrats feel about trump. We need to call apon them to gather with democrats, not as different parties but as humans defending our United States of America! 🇺🇲

[@cybersnake8]

😊 Turns Out We’re Not Going Along With It! Love your way with Words Rachel Maddow ! Thank You !

[@renejeanson788]

Ms. Maddow, thank you for this fair and informative information, and for your clear and intelligent observation.

[@johnhasbrouck6955]

Does this give every american standing to Sue Donald Trump for this negligence?

[@jeffsivak6197]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@martinaak2539]

That's an interesting question. Does anyone have an answer to that?

[@nivekstar1]

Too many Americans have so much obsession with wanting Donald J Trump and so called change that they do not want to do what is correct and punished Donald J Trump for his racism and his discrimination towards what is diverse and different they ignore his behavior they ignore his discriminations they ignore just so he can stay so called leader and free to commit more and more atrocities this is unacceptable it ruins American's reputation any respect that Americans had throughout this planet and it gives Vladimir Putin the right the democracy is a failed form of government and it must be abandoned no no American truly desires the freedom then what is the point of being American

[@brandon3525]

omg go for it 😅😂🤣

[@MSNBCisPropaganda]

@@johnhasbrouck6955 Not if you have been diagnosed with TDS

[@dmcadoo3131]

Wait till they see what happens when the tarrif impact starts being felt

[@AngelaHarrelson]

When dealing with people who are consumed with POWER & CONTROL. This is what you get.

[@danmcgriff1421]

It's nice to have someone in charge again

[@lorijones3710]

😂😅🤪 ​@@danmcgriff1421

[@Erik-i2f4d]

Like we just saw for 8 years? The dems going after Trump for silly reasons all the while they're overseas starting wars, creating inflation, performing one sided judicial actions, mandating things they aren't allowed to, pushing personal agendas and so much more crap. You people on the left have lost your critical thinking skills, if you ever had any. Now, go pet your cats and let the adults fix this great country that you bleeding hearts just about ruined, or leave. We sont care.

[@ToothbrushMan]

​@@danmcgriff1421Yeah. That's called a king.

[@SpeakerOfTruth444]

Trump and Mike Johnson said repeatedly that they were going decentralize the government and finish the (coup) job. Source: Trump Iowa 2024 rallies, Fox News interview for Mikey Johson 2024, when he won the speaker position. My heart is broken for my fellow Americans.

[@RealAINews.10]

Pure incompetence. Cults are ALWAYS ruled by brainless leaders.

[@baldeagle4710]

Trump has just killed thousands of people with the stroke of a pen.

[@zardoz-friend]

It's such a relief that nightmare ended on January 20.

[@Prettypoisonswitch]

​@@zardoz-friend Ya,ya trol🙄

[@aprilbranch3685]

​@@zardoz-friend what flavor are Trumps boots?

[@jamespaul6315]

@@zardoz-friendyeah this is such a great start right😂😂😂

[@katherineturner8634]

This only confirms these people are not qualified to hold their position.

[@bardiam8284]

Wake Up! Research every elected official going back the last 20 years (or 200 years). Tell me then what exactly are the specific qualifications you require the voting populace to recognize, so that the voters chose exactly what you think they should. Or...get real and face what in fact has happened countless times, and start from there as you work to fix it.

[@shawnpritchard366]

Unqualified people like Rachel Maddow???

[@freema9246]

It only proves that a large swath of the voting public is clueless and can't see beyond the eggs and overall grift.

[@freema9246]

@bardiam8284 probably the same ones you claimed Obama lacked. but we all know what was meant.

[@hopejeff2146]

Not one of them are qualified

[@sandrawilson1692]

SENATORS … RECEPTIVE, THAT’S WHAT I’M SAYIN’. GO SENATORS GO! 👍🥰

[@jeanetteskrobarcek8627]

Throw him in prison where he should have been a long time ago!!!

[@Judy-o2f]

That's right! He needs to have some things taken away so he knows how it feels.

[@Josh-w9p]

People spoke so sit down and cry. Unless you think it was rigged lol

[@karensagal8230]

@@Josh-w9p It is not so laughable, it probably was rigged....

[@zenphoenix42]

@@Josh-w9p Of COURSE it was rigged! I mean, you don't think Donald Trump repeatedly said 2020 was rigged with ZERO EVIDENCE PROVIDED IN COURT because he's a LIAR, DO YOU? NO, he kept it all a secret so he could do it BACK to them! 4D Chess, right? Your guy isn't some lying sackacrap! He's a genius who RIGGED AN ELECTION WITH ELON'S HELP! So obvious...you aren't a True Believer yet, but we'll MAKE YOU one eventually. You will wear the brown shirt! Oh, wait...I mean red hat! This time it's red hats!

[@jeanetteskrobarcek8627]

@@Josh-w9p it was ...even tru mp said musk rigged it for him....look it up

[@donnadelayed]

Thank you, Rachel!!!!!!!!

[@adamlcline9279]

😂😂😂😂😂lol

[@TommyDixon-nu6cn]

Rachel is the best in the business 🇺🇸💙

[@Chi77mand]

for doubling down

[@adamlcline9279]

@@TommyDixon-nu6cn propaganda news

[@TommyDixon-nu6cn]

@@adamlcline9279 your have no place to talk maga troll continue to watch fake fox news 🤣🖕

[@sharonrinkiewicz3940]

This is like turning off the main breaker in the house, not understanding ALL the electric going into the house is shut off as well.

[@nancyhajeski3360]

Including the ventilator that's keeping grandma breathing in the upstairs bedroom.

[@Larry-c8z2i]

But his supporters don't see this man is CRAZY

[@LyndaAlicea-s7o]

They are drugging him, puppet master musk

[@robinc6324]

Thanks for this segment, Rachel

[@whittenbarger9145]

What happened to lowering food costs and making living affordable again???? Where did that go ?

[@keshflow2890]

Just like tariffs on red states and maga voters from Canada they should charge trump a million dollars for that McDonald's meal he loves so much ! McDonald's could be the hero were waiting on control the food and the pig will follow!

[@elaineburnett5230]

It was never really there, it was smoke without the mirrors.

[@JSL-support2]

he never said his going to lower the cost though. He only mentioned "America will great again"

[@goldmemberpb]

Could have had our first female president who would not give us heart attacks a week into the presidency.

[@MarieLehleitner]

Twice

[@zardoz-friend]

Why trade a heart attack for a brain aneurysm?

[@Conqyest-ESO]

⁠@@zardoz-friend at least the brain aneurysm wouldn’t f you a week into presidency and back track on all the things they promised

[@Carlos-pc5tz]

No thanks, we have been unburden by what could've been a disaster 😂

[@Conqyest-ESO]

@@goldmemberpb wow my comment got deleted. That’s crazy

[@bridgetfrissell8682]

Love your reporting. Please don’t stop speaking out and thank you.

[@lf3541]

If Congress isn't gonna stand up and speak out, then WHY ARE THEY THERE?!

[@aheroictaxidriver3180]

To collect their paychecks.

[@zardoz-friend]

Subsidized hair salon.

[@1-to-Adore]

The democratic congress members ARE the ONLY ones fighting for the people. They’re the only ones going public and speaking out.

[@scout-wv4ro]

to rob us blind and make us bow to the antichrist . the media acts like they oppose him but are not calling for his impeachment. the media is just giving us lip service to keep us divided and stop us from revolting .

[@Kalano]

To keep YOU from standing up.

[@eg3229]

So glad you are back to get us through this madness. 100 days may not be enough time Rachel. We have 4 years if this sh#*!

[@orion8835]

He likely won't even last that long.

[@Martha22c]

@@orion8835 But then JD Vance will take his place, and he will be worse!

[@orion8835]

@@Martha22c No one is as absurd as Trump. Vance has some experience before his Ohio seat was just head hunted by tech freak Thiel. They are all puppets versus politicians. Vance would be overwhelmed by the job and have little time to play outside of the job. Also Trump owns people that would end.

[@rrrjjj5572]

Remember the. midterms! We have an opportunity to take back the House. That would be a step toward sanity.

[@alexwolf5930]

​@@rrrjjj5572the denocrat party will be long gone before then. It has been mandated that nobody needs to care about what a weirdo democrats says anymore. 🎉

[@deborahkirwin3329]

We NEED YOU MADDOW ❗️

[@martindread6530]

You need to hear the lies you want to hear.

[@jonplayscsgo9379]

Need you to quit.

[@zardoz-friend]

We NEED YOU MADDOW ❗ I have heard it said, We are rich beyond measure when our needs are small. You are truly wealthy.

[@tinasummers4578]

Exactly well said MSNBC Rachel Thank u ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rialloyd1670]

Thank you Rachel. We need you. Please know that. There is no one like you. Thank you for your courage.

[@nancykopko2832]

Yes! We depend on you and love you 🥰

[@arrowroot2199]

We DO need you, Rachel. A sane voice in the wilderness...

[@deefitzgerald2906]

OMG what You need her for is to FEED the HATE FEAR & LIES….OH YES We Do Need her…

[@elizabethh-j2gfurmom]

@@deefitzgerald2906what lies. Give us a list not just a generalization.

[@deefitzgerald2906]

@@rialloyd1670 FIRST If U took the Time to Listen to PRESIDENT TRUMP then U Wouldn’t need the LIES From this Network & the People who work there also do your Own Homework

[@lesleyphillips8146]

He wants full control AND the money. He seriously thinks it is. ALL HIS money and he will use it for HIS gains.

[@rondas7772]

​@@adamlcline9279clearly you're uneducated and you think he's really going to benefit you, he doesn't care about you🙄

[@lesleyphillips8146]

​@@adamlcline9279 OMG that is hilarious 😂.

[@ceelo6369]

Exactly right! He hates seeing the government working. He despises the government and wants control of all that money. Stop him now!

[@lesleyphillips8146]

​​@@adamlcline9279 I forgot to tell you that he lied about that the first time and probably lying again this time. They HAVE to take a salary. Yes, they can donate it BUT if they do donate, it then has to be approved and recorded as to WHO it is going to for obvious reasons. Didn't happen.

[@baldeagle4710]

@@adamlcline9279 lollll that's not what the commenter said read it again, if you're able to

[@rickcollins7463]

Rachel thank you and keep pushing

[@wendyorlebar-patel6683]

Thank you Rachel for reporting the truth please stand your ground, i'm watching from London Uk, with great indignation.

[@lemonlemon7186]

It gives me hope there are organizations that actually took Project 2025 seriously, studied it and developed actionable strategies to combat this.

[@2Chua]

CA AG Bonta and team have been drafting lawsuits since 2022!

[@anthonydoane4669]

I love how its a huge problem when the opposition tries for office the dems have held office for 16 of the last 26 years everything bad has been happening under them continuously yet yall okay with it can you explain that to me cause i really want to hear some input the dems implemented almost all of the redundant federal agencies to extend the powers of the government but that was okay because you agreed with it right well guess what you hypocrites its our turn to show you how its done we aren’t afraid to get dirty and to work hard to turn things around the people that are mad right now are mad because trump took the safety net away and now people have to fend for themselves

[@herbertholzbauer7628]

Thanks Rachel. We love you and needed you back. ❤️

[@MichaelKomlo]

Rachel you do such a good job reporting and bringing information and facts!

[@gwheyduke]

What happens when you allow a tech billionaire to dictate new White House directives? 🎃🤡

[@louiskinney8934]

When do the marches and national protests begin to combat the insanity. I hope people have their pens and paper ready and also their walking shoes. The king must be held accountable!!

[@Gerryjournal]

Never. They didn't stir their lazy stumps before. Why would they do it now

[@TheChopf26]

.There's not enough of you to be noticed.

[@Thelostgoldhunters]

Dumb troll

[@catherinephonevalencia2937]

Call your senators! Demand that trump be impeached NOW!

[@TheChopf26]

@@catherinephonevalencia2937 the Republicans have the majority, no one is going to impeach him for doing what he was elected to do..

[@Elizabeth-b4n3t]

America you must PROTEST!!!

[@jasondavis9490]

Millions of Americans want this. Why would they protest what they voted for?

[@Squeeky42069]

revolt, more like

[@Hendrix04974]

I think we'll have a parade instead

[@akaimizu1]

@@jasondavis9490FAFO. If you revel in people losing everything to the point they have nothing to lose. You’ll find out what people do once put in that position.

[@coalbun1094]

You psycho, you see the cries of people in trouble and you want to parade over their pain.​@@Hendrix04974

[@ginagills8245]

It's on!! Thank you Rachel

[@randythompson6494]

Hahaha,how christian of them to try and cut social services for needy americans.

[@fjones1914]

Is this how he ran his businesses into the ground?

[@bjbolger]

Bingo! Melania needs a new hat.

[@ronniecameron7094]

Yes… we will be bankrupt and in courts for the next four years while everything prices rises again and again. Because of the criminal president

[@Marcialcortez-y1q]

​@@bjbolger And he needs a wig.

[@MsDivineGia]

100%!! He either doesn't care or is too stupid to realize what was included by freezing this money. I tend to think it's both!

[@NickyM1964]

@@bjbolger Hilarious, here comes the "Bankrupted a casino" clowns again.. FACTS - 5 out of the 9 Atlantic City casinos at that time closed same year as Trumps, AC is a dump, I know, I live 1 hr from there and would never go there..... His Vegas Casino has been successfully operating since 2008 and his net worth is $6 Billion... so there's that. smfh...

[@tonyd3698]

And yet again republicans are radio silent.

[@sogmalukem2745]

Nah, they're just eating their popcorn and watching the blue hairs flip out

[@duby5465]

@@sogmalukem2745 plenty of poor MAGA folks freaking out as well

[@sogmalukem2745]

@ No, this is what they voted for. $36,000,000,000,000 debt needs fixed. People can go a few days with out sugar daddy government giving them stuff. Our tax dollars need to be accounted for. The left is just being hysterical as always.

[@tonyd3698]

@ What mess is that?

[@tonyd3698]

@ What are they flipping out over?

[@als3950]

Go Rachel!!! OUR CHAMPION OF TRUTH!!! 👍👊😃

[@danmcgriff1421]

How can you say that after she lied to you every single night for 2 years about Russia Russia Russia

[@lorijones3710]

​@@danmcgriff1421I think you're a little confused about russia. She didn't lie about one single thing

[@nitaellis2057]

There are far too many things to name that he, as President, is guilty of. Checks and balances for our government institutions has been wiped out and replaced with ‘yes’ men and women with no thought or conscious of the damage being done to the citizens of this once ‘great’ nation! We, the people, who didn’t vote for the desecration of the United States are contemplating what is it going to take for The Few Good Men and Women in our government to end this madness!