The potential danger of a Trump second term

Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss the New York Times reporting that Donald Trump plans to increase presidential powers if he wins a second White House term.


Follow MSNBC Show Blogs

MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and Alex Wagner who brings her breadth of reporting experience to MSNBC primetime. Watch “Alex Wagner Tonight” Tuesday through Friday at 9pm Eastern.

Connect with MSNBC Online
Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily Newsletter: MSNBC.com/NewslettersYouTube

#Trump #MSNBC #2024Election

[kellieconnolly]

That's what blows my mind the most, how many Americans on board with a possible dictatorship or think it's a joke or not possible...it is beyond frightening

[mithrandir]

A good portion of the American voter thinks it won’t affect them, when it does it’s too late.

[blueb]

I stil can't believe that half of the population is still under his spell. They are following a cult leader and don't even realize it.

[walleyperch]

There is nothing potential about it - if he gets in again you can kiss democracy goodbye.

[BLACKWOLF-]

I take great comfort in knowing what eventually happens to dictators.

[rubegoldburg]

👍“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” ― George Orwell

[stuffwelike]

The fact he's even allowed to run again shows huge holes in justice system and our democracy.

[Chatterbox-]

It’s no longer Democrat versus Republican. It’s the nation versus Trump. You can either stand by his side and surrender the nation to autocracy, or stand against him and let democracy continue.

[lawrence-kv]

Sadly, many Americans may talk big about freedom, they have little appreciation of it.

[ChickenMan]

We need to make an example of Trump, one where future politicians and officeholders are aware of the severity and consequences of corruption.

[aaronjclarke]

This is terrifying not only for American but also for the world democracies.

[JesusSaysMAGAtrashMAGAfilth]

tRump: *"I LOVE the poorly educated!"*
(MAGAfans? He was talking about *_YOU!_* )

[niclewis]

Our Constitution was designed to ensure power was NOT centralized under One person, that there is Independence within separate but equal branches of Government.

[stephenrusso]

This is a true nightmare. Please people get out and VOTE

[annietang]

Now it’s a choice between America and Trump, not between the Democratic and the Republican parties.

[donpodlas]

"I cannot tell a lie" George Washington
"I cannot tell the truth" Donald Trump
"I cannot tell the difference" Republicans

[jeanpaulkirschstein]

He mentioned Barack Obama wow it would be great to have a guy like him back in office!

[BCBtheBeastlyBeast]

Trump tried not to leave the first time. Let's not see what happens a second time.

[lindakovacich]

We voted Trump out in 2020, and
we will do it again 2024!

[jayd]

No excuse, we know what must be done:

Fight to keep what's left and rebuild
Or
Suffer worse than we even thought possible