Ali Velshi: Trump has conditioned Republicans to spread his American carnage

MSNBC's Ali Velshi discusses Donald Trump's corrosive influence on the Republican party leading a string of sycophantic MAGA lawmakers to make a pilgrimage to his criminal hush money trial and has destroyed norms and decorum on Capitol Hill.
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[@morrisphillips6518]

These guys don't even try to hide their criminality.

[@kenc7120]

What law did they break?

[@ec3499]

Are you really that stupid?

[@ec3499]

Are you that dumb?

[@morrisphillips6518]

@kenc7120 they're spending tax payer money to go support a criminal defendant, for starters ,

[@billypardew2337]

How is that any different than us putting illegals up in luxury hotel rooms while our veterans sleep in the streets​@@morrisphillips6518

[@ajayarya8591]

The party of family values and law and order has become a moral less mob of criminals...

[@kenc7120]

Get Phoney Willis on the case asap

[@haroldmoore1412]

@@kenc7120who?

[@Rilianawakened321]

@kenc is a friggin troll. Please don’t feed …

[@jsim5572]

Hypocrites demanding excellence.

[@renegadeclown8748]

​@@jsim5572 So.... It's hypocritical to request and strive for something good??? I mean we have seen the facts, we understand the evidence but so many choose to ignore it and call it fake. Where does that get us??? It gets us into a deep freaking hole with wet walls and no ladders. Truth and hard work is the only way to fix our problems now. Hint: it doesn't start with Trump being President again.

[@Columbiastargazer]

trump didn’t make people stupid or bigoted. They’ve been stupid and bigoted for a long time, trump just convinced them it was something to brag about

[@jamesswain2465]

What's racist?

[@13bustah]

are you and your family people?

[@Upper-cr1kh]

Everything was cheaper and no new wars under Trump. Go ahead and tell us all the accomplishments under the current president

[@user-kp8tx6zv4r]

I dispise Trump, but calling his supporters stupid may make you feel superior and enlightened. Here's a news flash. You are only adding to the divide. There's a problem in this country and it's elitist statements like yours that only aggravates the divide. I don't have enough wisdom to call anyone that disagrees with me stupid, but I doubt someone that's wise thinks those that don't agree are stupid.

[@nashhugo9141]

Brings out the worst in everyone he comes in contact with.

[@karendavis2668]

Jamie Raskin trying not to smile is my favorite 😂❤

[@tigrrtom]

Mine too! 🤣👍👍

[@user-bm3vg2ps7f]

All of them should have their pay docked. They were not at work.

[@facespaz]

Enough of the sycophant circus. Vote them all out and let's start healing the country.

[@gabs7506]

I agree!

[@raffinataonline]

MTG's up this year. We'll see what Georgia does.

[@billypardew2337]

By healing do you mean like when Trump left office and gas was $2 a gallon and inflation was less than 2% and we had a secure Southern border and there was a half a million ukrainians still alive that are dead now is that what you mean by healing

[@haroldmoore1412]

@@raffinataonlineit’s Georgia.

[@24Wynn]

​@@haroldmoore1412She has a Democratic challenger. 😊

[@Legna1826]

“The truth has no defense against a fool determine to believe a lie.” ~Mark Twain

[@MickBlaze]

Yes ty

[@SamLanena]

The suit and red tie isn't a costume, _it's a uniform_

[@annalieff-saxby568]

Where are the MAGA armbands?

[@SamLanena]

@@annalieff-saxby568 probably being badly stitched in one of Ivankas Chinese sweatshops - I really wouldn't be surprised to see it happening

[@emsleywyatt3400]

@@annalieff-saxby568 We have the greatest armbands.

[@MickBlaze]

Yes that’s great

[@MickBlaze]

Yes 👍

[@Zoomerland]

Jaime Raskin's expressions are priceless

[@raffinataonline]

💯😂

[@user-kp8tx6zv4r]

I wish AOC's response was that of Raskin.

[@alexandregoncalves6207]

wanna play soccer ?

[@tigrrtom]

He tried, but failed, to hide his laughter at what Rep Crockett was asking for clarification on. 🤣

[@thomasb.2699]

Brilliant 😂

[@bobbybob3865]

To put it more briefly, the United States is sick.

[@MR-pr8tp]

Amen. And no sign of improvement unfortunately.

[@gregolson3520]

Jim Jones, David Koresh, Charles Manson, Donald Trump 🤔. None ended well.

[@billypardew2337]

In November Donald Trump will be your president start practicing president Donald Trump

[@gregolson3520]

@@billypardew2337 😀😅😂🤣🤣🤣You a Funny 🧌

[@renegadeclown8748]

​@@billypardew2337 Have you noticed how few of you Trump supporters show up lately? Seems like the train ride has ended and only a few sleepy passengers remain in the seats mumbling about a fallen leader who is in deep trouble. Do yourself a favor, look up some information that doesn't come from " Truth Soc" or FOX or the other false information pushers. Keep an open mind while watching, and listening, and then you might just see how much you've been lied to. Good Luck. Hopefully you break the proven fake cycle that sucked you in.

[@24Wynn]

Will the last group just drink the rest of their orange koolaid. Hurry up! We ain't got time for this MAGA BS!!

[@leonardbresland4288]

Add the British, Germans, Japanese etc. Declaring war on the US is always a terrible mistake.

[@ehquetest]

There are no standards for Supreme Court justice behavior?

[@Schlemiel-Team-Six]

No. SCOTUS is the only part of U.S. Government without a code of ethics nor Inspector General. Kavanaugh had almost 100 judicial complaints that became unreviewable when he became a Justice.

[@jamesnelles4484]

No, but they are free to accept bribes and do favours for a price.

[@lorrie2878]

Nope. I had more rules to follow when I was a secretary in a municipal recreation department! No lunches, no homemade earrings, nothing!

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@jamesnelles4484 Feathering their nests without a care in the world.

[@annaclarke7643]

Maybe MTG and others behaviour is just reflecting the norm in American society nowadays. I like the more respectful and knowledgeable America, that was an ethical and moral leader of the free world. The standards have certainly slipped.

[@jsim5572]

AOC is classic

[@24Wynn]

Because the Democratic party members are united so are we all around America. The Maga Republicans are chaotic and act like they are on the Jerry Springer show, MAGAt's seem to live chaotic lives. TRump is all about his perceived grievances and those who support him have also become whining, crying babies. I think the leadership of the people in our government is a mirror of how we should behave in society. Just an observation.

[@juelasejdo1706]

These opportunists will stoop lower if they are not voted out. Vote blue so these losers stop getting payed with the taxpayers’ money 💙💙💙

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Why bother? They will say the elections were stolen, and then come myriad recounts and appeals and recounts and rulings and more appeals of the appeals and rulings and recounts ad nauseum and we all vomit at the thought of the bad boyfriend who is like a bad penny that you keep counting... My bad. I meant recounting.

[@lennoxdarrell7148]

Before these Dumb Dudes appear in Court to Support Trump. The Court Authority should have requested Urine Samples to Test for Narcotics in their System for Recreational Purposes.

[@MickBlaze]

Yes ty

[@lucianamattoni5063]

Raskin doing his best not to laugh is gold! 😂😂 Love him. ❤

[@Stripey-ftm]

i,m a brit Raskin reminds me so much of now retired Dennis Skinner, both top drawer people

[@MySpace662]

Trump forgets that he created this American carnage

[@kathybrown3845]

Trump didn't forget, this is his plan. Trump lives and loves chaos. That's when he's most in his realm.

[@Sarcasticron]

He loves that he created this carnage! But he pretends he wants "law and order," because that will get some gullible votes.

[@AllieSheffield]

We are in very sad situation, I never, never have seen such a group going so low in there life, showing such a desperation!

[@billypardew2337]

Yeah you look pretty desperate here's an idea how you can get Trump it's called the election and it's in November see you there at The ballot box this time

[@jsim5572]

With two impeachment hoax, and election interference two tier justice system vote and restore the America we knew

[@24Wynn]

​@@billypardew2337Yet tRump started this disrespect.

[@Justthe_facts]

​@@billypardew2337The desperation sweat is dripping off of you like a tropical rain shower. Quit the Cult, traitor.

[@patcomerford5596]

This is a great call out Mr. Velshi on the sycophantic maga-gop. Thank you.❤

[@philradbourne]

Trump’s Mafia Red tie brigade.

[@SimonePhoenix]

45's Cheeto Crust Crimson Cabal

[@user-wm7sl3xx5b]

Saturday May 12, 2024 Trump hailed Hannibal Lecter from the movie silence of the lambs at the NJ campaign as his MAGA fans walked out during Trump's rambling rant.

[@t.tenney3470]

And repetitive..... How do they find it interesting. It was all recycled stuff. Chris Christie!?!

[@MickBlaze]

Oh yes . I was happy about them Leaving that foolish punk t still thinks he one !! Stay positive, and vote for a good man Biden

[@cfb1923]

Grand Wizard MTG

[@haroldmoore1412]

@@Matt-1147exactly

[@juliettebobcat704]

Her district was basically the cradle of the KKK, so, yeah.

[@HT-fv7fj]

Red = FASCISM

[@ec3499]

Are you in a cult?

[@ec3499]

😮

[@haroldmoore1412]

@@ec3499you definitely are.

[@24Wynn]

100% Correct!! People need to wake up now and see what they are voting for.

[@Justthe_facts]

​@@ec3499You are if you support tRump, the Traitor Chump.

[@elaineisabelle427]

Alito needs to go.

[@kenc7120]

I am sorry he hurt your 💙💙💙💙💙feelings

[@balrog322]

Now there's an inane comment. Got anything else in your puny quiver? ​@kenc7120

[@balrog322]

Go steal a Trump Bible, Dingleberry.​@@kenc7120

[@haroldmoore1412]

@@kenc7120another brain dead troll.

[@steverimnac526]

You can tell a traitor when they deface our flag with a pic of their face. But what about when they compare themselves to Jesus. Or When they call Hannibal Lecter a great guy.

[@user-98k5lm]

Trump is the worst thing to happen to America since disco.👍💯

[@Elmer.Mcscrotum.]

Worst things ever 1) trump 2) fox News 3) sandals 4) rock group Europe 5) ESPN Matt Barrie 6) entire republican party.

[@user-ew7py1wd9v]

Did your cult leader bozo biden condition you to believe that nonsense?

[@seanschisler4287]

AH! Without disco you would never have John Travolta and other good actors or musicians.

[@facespaz]

Lol I would swap a second disco era over MAGA any day.

[@raffinataonline]

Disco was fun. This is abhorrent.

[@johnnyatoms3620]

IT'S PLAIN AND SIMPLE... THE GOP BELIEVE IN MOB-RULE !

[@jamesswain2465]

We do not. Now vote Trump for Godfather I I mean President.

[@roberthenry9319]

Don't scream at us by using all caps. It ruins your message. No one likes being screamed at. Johnny.

[@24Wynn]

​@@jamesswain2465😂😂😂

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

please!!!thank you for the great laugh

[@sharibigay4712]

They should lose 3 days of pay for skipping work (not that they work when they have their butts in their chairs).

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

Then what’s it matter what they do? They were just getting nothing done somewhere else.

[@foxopolos9681]

I wonder if the people who voted the Republicans into a House majority are now regretting their choices. The House is a debacle! 💔

[@Ddax-td7qy]

The House is gerrymandered down to where the local club of boys who were the third-grade bullies who tortured stray dogs can re-elect the MTG's. Next question?

[@lorrie2878]

I can watch this forever! I think 8 times today? Like watching Cecily Strong doing Jeanine Pirro on SNL, sinking into an aquarium of wine.. Except we are paying these people with OUR TAXES!

[@breestackss]

🍷🍸🍹👏

[@HVO9187]

You just can`t get rid of this Orange guy

[@ec3499]

Yijes

[@fredrickdavis5201]

Ok now SNL we need to see this skit ASAP😂😂😂😂

[@ray.shoesmith]

Ocasio-Cortez and Crockett are feisty af and I love it.

[@SimonePhoenix]

Yup, true indeed, they gave Empty G ALL the smoke, didn't they? HA! Props.

[@thomasassim-ita1787]

Ali, your analysis is the best description of what's going on in America right now. Thanks for enlightening people

[@realitycheck5902]

It would take several disciplines of study to explain the MAGA takeover of the American political/legal system.

[@Sarcasticron]

They've really figured out how to rule from the minority. But I still have faith in American voters, I think they'll get themselves back on the right track. Probably.🗽

[@hollyhouston5837]

Representative Crockett and AOC, you go, girls! Truly calling them out, great job!!

[@TheMissyMac]

This is brilliant!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@andreaperry938]

Trump appointed his daughter in law to chair the RNC. He's not in office or even officially the nomiee. She said if elected donald will go scorched earth. Vote 💙

[@brianquigley1940]

"I have no idea what you just said"... talk about being out of touch with your constituents!

[@sandrasweeb8863]

I wonder if some of the GOP did not agree to stoke and disrupt the meetings of the House and its committees ??

[@kateuhler7803]

Why is just coming out now that Alito did this?

[@ziziroberts8041]

His carnage. Period. It's not American.

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

THE SWAMP STINKS.

[@marklittle2615]

We haven't seen anything like this in america before but we've seen this in other third world countries and previous fascist governments

[@dexterelliott5039]

Trump, Menendez,Alito, Thomas..birds of a feather

[@user-so6fh1bu9f]

Dock their pay for missing work

[@abramschwarz3142]

These people are insane and delegitamizing themselves as authority figures and pillars of the community worthy of such prestigious positions within our public service entities! We the people deserve better...

[@lindaSmith6588]

Too many people are living in 2014. Somehow unaware of the danger of Trump.

[@EvangelismforGod]

So true!

[@Chicote.Azteca]

Is got to be the fool’s gold that he’s dangling in front of them., so they will try to keep him out of jail

[@pauldockree9915]

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." RIP Samuel Beckett.

[@fleece192]

Thanks for sharing this crazy event that’s going on in our lives. Truly unbelievable. I’m sure putan is proud of his friend,along with his buddy in North Korea . I can’t wait for the day when he is out of our lives.

[@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes]

☀️Daily reminder☀️ Regarding "judge" Cannon and her trump protecting antics: Glenn Kirschner, in a recent video on his channel, explains step-by-step how every concerned & angry American can file a judicial misconduct complaint form with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to insist that Cannon be removed from the case and a fair, impartial, and independent judge be assigned trump's federal case in Florida. The video is titled: *"Judge Aileen Cannon's Bias Is Showing."* (I've tried posting the link, but youtube won't render it visible.) What do you have to lose, good people, go for it! 👊 ⚖️ 👊 As a foreigner, all I can do is to spread the word about this recourse which Mr. Kirschner presents you Americans with. This is something _everyone_ can do, and I encourage you all to get the word out here on youtube as well as to family, friends, relatives, and acquaintances. *Good luck, and thank you!* 🇳🇴 ♥️ 🇺🇸

[@mpoote]

Thanks for posting this. Some time ago I subscribed to his channel. He is helping me to understand our country’s current dilemma: the alarming mix of politics, religion and judicial.

[@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes]

​@@mpoote 👍 Kirschner is contributing to us folks everywhere getting a better understanding of that, and in particular of how your law system works (or not..!) I will also recommend Beau of the fifth column, MeidasTouch, and Brian Tyler Cohen.

[@mpoote]

@@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes Yes, I subscribe to 2 of these. 👍

[@mpoote]

Another thank you. I checked (and subscribed to) “Beau of the Fifth Column” - describing his channel as “The discussions of a southern journalist who is tired of a lack of common sense”. 👍

[@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes]

@mpoote I'm glad I could contribute to one more person getting to know about Beau (and one more subscriber for him, he certainly deserves it). The common sense is, indeed, strong with this fella; he is a wise soul. He informs in a more direct, non dramatic (I'd even say kind) way than many, and talks about international matters as well. He also now and then answers questions sent to him, some of which are by trump-leaning people thinking they're "getting him", but who instead end up being civilly but firmly educated/informed.

[@valerietokarowski5960]

This made me laugh so much at how ridiculous this is

[@JusticeFALL-USA]

Exactly 💯, that's why the poor leader removed the Lincoln bust from the White House.

[@afry6400]

Shouldn't they be written up on some moral or ethical violation? I mean this is ridiculous, these people should be removed from office and banned from ever being involved again.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

I suppose people were just salivating at the chance to act foolish.

[@SandraTaylorHedges]

The congress cat fight is like a bad skit from SNL

[@jamespkinsella5018]

The World is watching in disbelief,

[@forjnkforjnk2138]

The Republican Party have become a clown party

[@robertsiefman7543]

Creeeeepy

[@iMakePlaylists365]

I couldn't have ever imagined Trump would do all this.. Can only imagine what my older grandparents would have thought, either.

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

Little minions, can be taught to do, anything!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesgilligan6068]

Our government sounds like a middle school cafeteria

[@bdell519]

Disgusting!

[@hansweichselbaum2534]

Biden should be there to demonstrate that the justice system is still intact.

[@alexbao690]

Vote by mail. Vote early. Bring friends and family to vote. Vote Blue all the way 💙💙💙💙

[@iMakePlaylists365]

Why hasn't Fox "news" had their FCC broadcasting license revoked?

[@JehBasquiat]

Wow what a time for that opening quote.

[@MickBlaze]

It’s disgusting. All we can do is stay positive 💙

[@bjohnson1085]

Keep calm & campaign on Dems 2024 up& down ballot bring friends

[@kelleylegault5115]

‘The boiling frog!!’ I know! Right?! Take a snippet of this, this… ‘State of affairs’… Try and insert it -ANYwhere else in time- and listen to the people, scream in protest. 1° at a time-going to heck, in a handbasket.

[@davedotson2180]

Its what he wants. He loves it. The more turmoil we as a country are in, the more he seems to get off. Vote blue, get stuff done!!!

[@PatriciaPerez-kt7rp]

The Red Tie Brigade=The Castrato Chorus

[@rickyspanish3668]

Yea.. its called a cult..

[@TomRichardson-et2qx]

Msnbc nuff said

[@iMakePlaylists365]

Didn't the red tie brigade also takes oaths that mean they're insurrectionists at this point?

[@Melissa-xz8ss]

Heal already

[@dougaustin1328]

Tap tap,tap tap.

[@EyeTunz]

It's. The. Voters. It's. The. Voters. It's. The. Voters. Blame them.

[@thegoodwillgremlin]

So by this logic, Fanni Willis, Latoya Cantrell, and Tiffany Hennard need to be put through the same intense accountability standards that Trump is getting

[@monicataylor6145]

💙💙💙

[@anthonyr6269]

What carnage lol

[@glennmorris8787]

He has removed the veil..that's the one good thing since his descent down the escalator..

[@Viviorkogaming]

5:35 The irony, she also mocks MTG. She isn’t any better than MTG.

[@JibsMotoVlog]

Butch body! And what now? 🤣🤣🤣 You'ol crack me up

[@flylippfantom8425]

Those creeps are traders

[@ChandraMalone-cy1tg]

GOP should be ashamed 😂

[@rekeke6251]

Fiery but mostly peaceful

[@jodiezaffke4472]

It doesn't sound like Comer has children. If he does, it is probably a kids. Just wait til your mom gets home.

[@omarfierros4973]

Back No Trump🤡🇺🇸 2024

[@billypardew2337]

I guess you call it American Carnage we call it truth

[@mholland9330]

Mark trailer Green is DEF a DUDE!! 🇺🇲

[@mrshp2392]

I need 5 minutes with green I would love to meet her

[@checkeredflagfilms]

men run a fools errand 24/7

[@cuffy6322]

This is the dawn of… The United States of Idiocracy !!

[@mamia9659]

You couldn’t make this up 😂😂😂

[@mrshp2392]

Eric he is not the president cult leader yeah

[@Ko12367]

What happened to cocaine in the WH??...belongs to ?? ooo i got it no security cameras...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AF-pw5ct]

The Simpsons imagined it more than 10 years ago

[@52ace1]

Not "the president's trial" - a former pretence of a president

[@timmcalpine9518]

Like manson family without all the murder

[@cbjones2212]

The historian and moralist, who was otherwise known simply as Lord Acton, expressed this opinion in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton in 1887: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.”