Republicans have floated 17 different defenses of Trump’s Ukraine actions

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• Whistleblower claims Trump administration politicized intelligence at DHS
  A whistleblower at the Department of Homeland Security, who was recently demoted, claims that he was ordered to suppress details in intelligence reports that the president would not like, including details about Russian […]
• Steyer: Not Going To Join The ‘Stop Bernie’ Campaign | MTP Daily | MSNBC
  2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer answers if he is concerned that Bernie Sanders can’t beat President Trump. Aired on 02/10/20. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC […]
• Trump Faces Dual Pressures As Coronavirus Hurtles Towards Its Apex | Deadline | MSNBC
  Trump allies call for return to normalcy as doctors and medical experts warn not to get complacent. Aired on 04/09/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth […]
• Joe Biden Gains Ground In Pennsylvania | Morning Joe | MSNBC
  Steve Kornacki has the latest updates on the outstanding mail-in votes in Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election. Aired on 11/6/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About Morning Joe […]
• Maddow: Trump Attack On Election Warrants Vigilance Of Swing State Republican Legislatures | MSNBC
  Rachel Maddow encourages viewers and national media outlets to be pay attention to swing state legislatures that are controlled by Republicans to be on the lookout for schemes to suppress voting. Aired on 10/01/2020. » […]
• U.S. Covid-19 Daily Case Increase Tops China’s Total Since Dec. | MSNBC
  New U.S. pandemic Covid-19 cases have increased to a one day record high, as nations such as China have had fewer cases total since the discovery of the virus, than this single highest day of new infections in America […]
• How One Shuttered NYC Restaurant Sends Economic Ripple Effects Across Country | MSNBC
  NBC News Correspondent Katy Tur: "[There’s] a blunt fact of economics: While America may be 50 states, it soars or sinks as one economy." Aired on 4/30/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• Tucker Carlson CRIES After Fox News Admits Reality
  Tucker Carlson refuses to accept reality, throwing jabs at colleagues on air. John Iadarola and Dr. Rashad Richey break it down on The Damage Report. Follow The Damage Report on Facebook: […]
• Rep. Swalwell: ‘By Attacking The Witness, The President Continues To Act Guilty’ | MSNBC
  Rep. Eric Swalwell, who sits on the Intel Committee, responds to President Trump’s tweet criticizing former Amb Marie Yovanovitch. Aired on 11/15/19. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc […]
• Gov. Cuomo Is Getting ‘Best Minds’ Together To Assess How To Reopen New York | MSNBC
  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said a team of the "best minds" would be assembled to examine how to reopen the state and prevent a possible second wave of the coronavirus outbreak.» Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• Michigan SOS: MI Republicans To Rescind Their Certification Of Votes | Katy Tur | MSNBC
  NBC News learned today that the President himself called the two Republicans who initially refused to certify Joe Biden’s win in Wayne County, Michigan. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins Katy Tur to […]
• Steve Rattner: Less Job Creation Under Trump Than Obama | Morning Joe | MSNBC
  Trump took to Twitter again on Monday to proclaim the success of the economy on his watch. But, according to Morning Joe economic analyst Steve Rattner, Trump’s claims included exaggerations and lies. Aired on […]
• Trump To Lose His Job In Last Week Of Presidency?!
  Trump faces impeachment Round 2. John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report. Become a TDR YouTube Member: youtube.com/thedamagereport/join Follow The Damage Report on Facebook: […]
• Sen. panel approves subpoena in Hunter Biden probe
  A Senate committee voted to issue a subpoena as part of its investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, a move that met immediate opposition from Democrats who said the panel should be focused […]
• E-Mails Show Racism Stephen Miller Brought To Trump White House | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
  Rachel Maddow looks at the white nationalist references in e-mails written by White House policy advisor Stephen Miller, obtained and published by the Southern Poverty Law Center, in the year before he joined the Donald […]
• Trump: There Are ‘Clear Signs’ Coronavirus Strategy Is Working To Save Lives | MSNBC
  President Trump told reporters that there are "clear signs" that the strategy laid out by the White House coronavirus task force is working to save lives across the country. Aired on 4/10/2020. » Subscribe to […]
• House Votes To Send Articles Of Impeachment To The Senate | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC
  The House of Representatives has voted to send articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports on what happens next from Capitol Hill. Aired on 1/15/20. » Subscribe […]
• Analysis: Conflicts surface in Democratic debate
  Democrats in Wednesday night’s presidential debate in Las Vegas turned up the heat on newcomer Mike Bloomberg. However, many other ideological divisions and personal animosities boiled to the surface. (Feb. 20) […]
• Black, Latino Voters Targeted With Disinformation As Election Day Approaches | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
  Rachel Maddow shares reports that Black and Latino voters are being subjected to an exceptional amount of misinformation and disinformation about the 2020 election and the candidates, designed to cause confusion and […]
• New Evidence Shows Fears About Legality Of Trump Ukraine Scheme | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
  Ali Velshi reports on e-mails newly revealed by the Center for Public Integrity showing Trump administration officials showing concern about the legality of Donald Trump’s hold on congressionally appropriated aid […]
• Nancy Pelosi: After Trump Shredded The Constitution, I Shredded His State Of His Mind | MSNBC
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remarks on the tension between her and President Donald Trump during the State of the Union, including the snubbed handshake and her tearing of the president’s speech. Aired on 02/06/20. […]
• Trump to hold press conference on coronavirus outbreak
  President Trump will hold a news conference about coronavirus with health officials at the White House this evening after the CDC warned Americans to prepare for the disease’s eventual spread in the U.S. CBS News […]
• Bernie Sanders Finds Answer To Ultimate Pandemic Question
  Bernie Sanders grills health officials over the ultimate pandemic question. What was the answer he received? John Iadarola and Jordan Uhl break it down on The Damage Report. Follow The Damage Report on Facebook: […]
• Chris Hayes On Mitch McConnell’s ‘Big Tactical Error’ | All In | MSNBC
  Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell went on Trump TV to proclaim that he is coordinating with the white house. At least one Republican senator says he shouldn’t be. Aired on 12/26/19. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• ‘America no longer charts a course’: World leaders criticise US democracy after Capitol riot
  Russia was among countries concerned by the sight of US democracy apparently under siege from its own people. "This, alas, is actually the bottom," said Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of the Foreign Affairs […]
• Chris Hayes: The Stakes For Trump’s Impeachment Are Very High | All In | MSNBC
  Chris Hayes: The Senate will likely decide what the president — any president — is permitted to do going forward. Aired on 12/10/19. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers […]
• Trump demands whistleblower’s identity be revealed
  Speaking at the White House, President Trump demanded the whistleblower’s identity be revealed. The whistleblower is ready to answer questions from House Republicans. Natalie Brand reports. Subscribe to the […]
• The Black Friend: On Being A Better White Person
  Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for […]
• President Trump slams Speaker Pelosi on Twitter
  CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and Washington Post political correspondent Sean Sullivan join CBSN to discuss the latest on impeachment, the 2020 campaign trail and North Korea’s promise to deliver a […]
• As Trump Loses And Eyes Post-WH Plans, Reality TV Exec Explains The Uphill Battle | MSNBC
  After decisively losing the election to Joe Biden, Trump is being tuned out by TV networks. Reality TV show producer Michael Hirschorn explains to MSNBC’s Ari Melber how the decline of Trump’s show “The Apprentice” and […]
• Republican Joni is calling for Trump to stop his baseless claims of voter fraud.
  "My fellow Republicans. Joe Biden won the election, and he won it fair and square. There’s no evidence of wrongdoing. There’s no evidence of corruption. There are no fake votes. There is no voter […]
• Chris Hayes Presents 9 Pieces Of Evidence Of Quid Pro Quo | All In | MSNBC
  Chris Hayes lays out the nine pieces of evidence that show Trump committed the most elemental form of corruption and bribery. Aired on 11/01/19. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers […]
• Trump: FDA hydroxy warning based on ‘phony study’
  President Donald Trump is emphatically defending his use of a malaria drug against the coronavirus and insisting, without evidence, that a study of veterans showing possible negative effects was "phony" and […]
• Capitol Hill Police’s Racist History EXPOSED
  The racist history of Capitol Hill police has resurfaced. John Iadarola and Aida Rodriguez break it down on The Damage Report. Become a TDR YouTube Member: youtube.com/thedamagereport/join Follow The Damage Report on […]
• Trump CAUGHT After Vaccine Secret Surfaces
  Trump passed on the Pfizer vaccine for the American people. John Iadarola and Brian Unger break it down on The Damage Report. Follow The Damage Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT/ Help build […]
• Former Homeland Secretary Explains How To Better Manage Virus Response | Andrea Mitchell | MSNBC
  Former Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson joins Andrea Mitchell to share his expertise on how the Trump administration and federal agencies can manage supply chains and provide support to state and local governments dealing […]
• Mich. residents react to ongoing impeachment trial
  Americans doubt the Senate impeachment trial will do anything to change their minds about whether President Donald Trump should be removed from office. That’s according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center […]
• Trump: ‘I shouldn’t be impeached’
  President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he shouldn’t be impeached and called the impeachment proceedings underway in the House of Representatives “a disgrace.” (Nov. 15) Subscribe for more […]
• How To Stay Safe As Summer Nears: A Doctor Weighs In | Morning Joe | MSNBC
  As more states begin reopening portions of their economy, Dr. Zeke Emanuel discusses ways for the general public to stay healthy as we move into the summer season. Aired on 05/21/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• ‘Astonishing’: Trump Bribery Evidence Piles Up With ‘Clownish Figures Traipsing Around’ | MSNBC
  In newly released impeachment testimony, key diplomat Bill Taylor details his ‘clear understanding’ of the bribery plot at the center of Trump’s impeachment probe. The New York Time’s Michelle Goldberg argues the public […]
• Geraldo DESTROYS Trump On Twitter
  Geraldo Rivera destroys Donald Trump on Twitter, calling him responsible for the Capitol Hill attack. John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report. Become a TDR YouTube Member: […]
• Nancy Pelosi Showed Visually She Was Fed Up With Trump’s Lies MSNBC
  MSNBC While discussing Eugene Robinson’s latest column on the State of the Union, the panel debates House Speaker Pelosi’s symbolic tearing up of Trump’s speech. Aired on 02/05/20. » Subscribe to […]
• Ivanka Trump says the identity of the whistleblower is not “relevant”
  President Trump continues to attack the whistleblower who led Democrats to open the impeachment inquiry. But Ivanka Trump took a different view. Paula Reid reports. Subscribe to the “CBS Evening News” […]
• Trump Criticizes Fauci’s Senate Testimony As U.S. Death Toll Tops 84,500 | The 11th Hour | MSNBC
  The president broke with Dr. Anthony Fauci who suggested caution during his Senate testimony on Tuesday when it comes to reopening states as more predictions indicate continued hardship due to the coronavirus. Aired on […]
• Steve Kornacki: New Hampshire Voter Turnout On Pace To Be Slightly Higher Than 2008 | All In | MSNBC
  Steve Kornacki breaks down the takeaways from the New Hampshire Democratic primary, including voter turnout, exit polls, and delegate count. Aired on 2/11/20. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc […]
• Vaping Congressman Duncan Hunter Will Plead Guilty | All In | MSNBC
  Rep. Duncan Hunter, one of the first members of Congress to endorse Donald Trump, says he’s taking a deal to plead guilty to campaign finance charges. Aired on 12/2/19. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• LIVE: US Election 2020 | Polls Are Open! | The Damage Report
  The Damage Report host John Iadarola is joined by Ana Kasparian, executive producer and host of The Young Turks, to kick off TYT’s election day coverage. As polls begin to open, voter suppression efforts are underway […]
• Trump pivots campaign message to China, reelection communications director says
  As the economy worsens, President Trump is pivoting his campaign message to being tough on China. It comes as polls show opposition to lifting lockdowns, and support for Joe Biden in crucial swing states. Tim Murtaugh, […]
• Why Is Pete Buttigieg In Biden’s Cabinet?
  Pete Buttigieg joins the Biden cabinet. He is even qualified? John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report. Become a TDR YouTube Member: youtube.com/thedamagereport/join Follow The Damage Report on […]
• Buttigieg: We Can Win, And We’ll Really Have To Work For It | Morning Joe | MSNBC
  2020 Democratic candidate, Pete Buttigieg, discusses support for his campaign, Tuesday’s debate, his poll numbers and what a Buttigieg vs. Trump race would look like. Aired on 1/15/20. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• Trump: ‘Heart goes out to’ family of slain Ga. man
  President Donald Trump offered condolences to the family of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man in Georgia who was killed after being pursued by two armed white men while he was jogging. Trump said he’ll […]
• ‘So predictable’: Trump makes false claim about US Capitol riot
  CNN’s John King, Abby Phillip, Kaitlin Collins discuss President Donald Trump’s false claim that everyone thought his comments prior to a riot at the US Capitol that left 5 people dead were appropriate. […]
• Louisville Preparing For Another Night Of Protests After Breonna Taylor Decision | MSNBC
  Police in Louisville, Ky., are preparing for more protests in reaction to the Breonna Taylor decision after 127 people were arrested and two police officers were shot during last night’s protests. Aired on […]
• Donald Trump, A Very Stable Genius, Tries To Read The Constitution | All In | MSNBC
  Thing 1/Thing 2: Do you think President Trump has ever actually read the Constitution? Turns out he has, but it did not go well. Aired on 01/20/20. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC […]
• Frank Figliuzzi On QAnon: ‘This Doesn’t Go Away Merely If Trump Goes Away’ | Deadline | MSNBC
  New York Times reporting on the QAnon conspiracy theory finding its way into the mainstream with the help of the president and some individuals who are running for Congress. Aired on 10/20/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• AP Debrief: Biden denies sexual assault allegation
  AP National Political Reporter Bill Barrow assesses Joe Biden’s first public comments about an alleged sexual assault in the 1990s and the implications for the 2020 presidential campaign. (May 1) Subscribe for […]
• Illinois Hospitals Face Surge In Coronavirus Cases | Morning Joe | MSNBC
  Dr. Susan Bleasdale and Dr. Michelle Prickett join Morning Joe in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in Illinois to discuss how hospitals there are handling the increase. Aired on 11/16/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
• Coronavirus Vaccine Is Still 12 Months Away At Least, Doctor Says | Morning Joe | MSNBC
  Dr. Amesh Adalja of Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security discusses the president’s recent questions about a coronavirus vaccine and he discusses the severity of coronavirus. Aired on 03/03/20 » Subscribe to […]
• Chris Hayes: If The GOP Loves Our Country, It Needs To Fight Covid-19 | All In | MSNBC
  “If we had a government that cared for its people, it would be fighting for us right now,” says Chris Hayes on the Trump admin. and the GOP surrendering as the coronavirus overwhelms the U.S. “If they love this country, […]
• ‘First Responders At Risk’: GOP Veteran Sees Trump Gambling With Safety At August Convention | MSNBC
  Less than six months away from the 2020 presidential election, the coronavirus pandemic has threatened a key tradition in American politics – the party convention. In an interview with MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent […]
• Trump Will Head To Walter Reed Medical Center As A Precautionary Measure | Deadline | MSNBC
  President Trump will be flown to Walter Reed Medical Center as a precautionary measure after testing positive for coronavirus. Aired on 10/02/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc As part of […]
• Buttigieg claims victory amid delayed Iowa results
  Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is declaring victory in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, even though no official results have been reported. (Feb. 4) Subscribe for more Breaking […]