'Ultimate authoritarian move': Trump demands Senate leader allow recess appointments

MSNBC legal analyst Sherrilyn Ifill discusses Trump's demand that any new Senate leader allow recess appointments, as well as his efforts to end birthright citizenship.

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[artanderson]

How did America get this stupid By voting for this guy!!?? So ashamed of this happening again!!

Amazing how one man can destroy the most powerful country in the world from within.

[PeacefulAlli]

It's wild to me to think people think that Trump is smart in anyway!

[glcostin]

I’m tired of hearing “no Trump can’t do that” while for years we’ve watched him do that… 🤦🏻‍♂️

[sashasasha-znmu]

Did he realize that Melania was illegally in US her visa was expired that means that Barone citizenship can be stripped

[ozgarza]

Isn't his son baron an anchor baby😂 hypocrite. MAGA hypocrites

[wyleecoyotee]

Will the Republicans be picking their own strawberries now?

[vulcand]

What is wrong with 52% of the US population?

[cornelisdebilde]

I am Cornelis de Bilde, 78 years young, a former Dutchman, and an Australian citizen for the past 57 years. From a young age, my father taught me that without the liberation by the USA in 1945, I might not have been here today. He always emphasized the importance of showing respect to America. I greatly admire Kamala; she performed exceptionally well in her role. No one could have done better, especially when facing an unqualified criminal opponent who has displayed dishonest behavior with deception and must be held accountable for his actions which I could never respect. The conduct of Trump and the GOP is both shameless and unacceptable for someone seeking the presidency. Kamala connects with all people, especially the younger generation, and has earned their support. It’s disheartening to see so many turn their backs on her. Kamala understands that the leaders of the most powerful country in the world must present themselves confidently and competently on the global stage. Trump has become a global joke! We shouldn’t undermine the capabilities of Kamala, who has an unparalleled intellect. It’s time to recognize her as the true leader; we must move on from Trump, who has continually sought to diminish her. America's future should focus on ending the turmoil Trump has caused over the past decade!

[snowrose]

*How can you get rid of birthright citizenship when the Constitution requires the president and VP be birthright citizens?*

[nucskull]

"The government you elect is the government you deserve."
Thomas Jefferson

[hellprincess]

I’m glad most people who fought against fascism during WWII aren’t around to see the desecration of their sacrifice.

[patriciastuart]

Thank you for having this guest. She is an encyclopedia of knowledge

[RachelAmmons]

This is one of the scariest things I have seen him propose. Birthright citizenship should be sacred.

[alicec.]

I can't help but laugh at people I know that voted for him and would be affected by this...

[Mary-usjb]

Well evidently, he doesn't understand that his last son should qualify for deportation also. Right, right?

[bac]

I guess Vivek Ramaswampy will be deported too?

[PererAnderson]

If Donald ends his birthright citizenship, how can he be president of the USA😮

[robertovargas]

There you have the dictator you wanted

[JaneBramucci]

I can't believe he was elected. :( .