Trump's conviction makes him more dangerous

Plus, Michael Cohen reacts to Trump's conviction in exclusive MSNBC interview [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, May. 31, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Biden's response to Trump's trial verdict is a rare opportunity]( By Alicia Menéndez On Thursday, a dozen people of varying ages, professions and backgrounds made a decision that could change the course of history. After six weeks, the jury in the hush money trial of[Donald Trump found a former (and potentially future) president of the United States guilty](on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Despite its historical importance, [a significant number of people]( tuned out the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden stayed on the sidelines, hoping to avoid further politicizing the already heavily politicized trial. This is a preview of Alicia Menéndez's latest article. [Read the full column here.]( For more thought-provoking insights from Alicia Menéndez, Michael Steele and Symone Sanders-Townsend, watch ["The Weekend"]( every Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on MSNBC.//link.msnbc.com/click/35558032.9431/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi90cnVtcC10cmlhbC1qdWRnZS1tZXJjaGFuLXRlc3RpbW9ueS1nYWctb3JkZXItcmNuYTE1MDg1NT9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDI0MDUzMSZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914C9dc93610//link.msnbc.com/click/33703841.493917/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9zdGF0ZS1vZi10aGUtdW5pb24tYmlkZW4tY2hpbmEtcmNuYTY5NTc1P2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjMxMjE1JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9OWE1Mzg4ZGUxZjY3YmViZTM5N2E2YWNkZTBjZDM2Nzc4ZWE5NzIyYzE2ZDZhODJkYTY0MzRmZTA0YjQ5M2MwMw/63b7505fe39cd6134201d6b8Ba8b69b00     TRUMP TRIAL RECAP [Alternate text] [KATIE PHANG]( [Day 23 of Trump's hush money trial in 60 seconds]( [WATCH NOW]( TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [MOLLY JONG-FAST]( [Trump's guilty verdict is only going to make him more dangerous]( The former president has sought to damage the institution of our justice system from the start. [Read more.]( [HAYES BROWN]( America deserves to know if the rumored racist 'Apprentice' tapes exist]( A new essay from a former producer says there's video of Donald Trump saying the N-word during the show's first season. [Read more.]( [KATIE PHANG]( [The eyebrow-raising legal theory behind Alvin Bragg’s case against Trump]( It’s important to take a minute to digest what the prosecution had to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt. [Read more.]( [JESSICA LEVINSON]( [Why the end of the Trump trial feels like a catastrophe averted]( Most DAs wouldn't have pursued this case against Trump. Alvin Bragg got lucky. [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [EXCLUSIVE]( [Michael Cohen joins Rachel Maddow and team with first reaction to Trump's conviction]( [WATCH NOW]( [MSNBC]( ['Finally': See Mary Trump react to Uncle Donald's historic guilty verdict]( [WATCH NOW]( [MSNBC]( [Trump was 'stone cold' as guilty verdict was read in hush money trial]( [WATCH NOW]( [MSNBC]( [Joy on GOP leaders decrying Trump verdict: 'They are willing to sell themselves cheap']( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     On Sunday, MSNBC presents “Prosecuting Donald Trump: Witness to History,” a personal look inside the courtroom of the New York criminal trial featuring eyewitness accounts from Rachel Maddow and team, who experienced the trial first-hand. Plus, expert legal analysis led by Andrew Weissmann. Watch “Prosecuting Donald Trump: Witness to History” Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.     The latest episode of “Why is This Happening?” is now available. Chris Hayes sits down with professor and author Eddie Glaude to discuss the anniversary of the George Floyd protests, recent protests and reimagining leadership. [Listen now.](     MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)