Don't be fooled by Tim Scott's facade

Plus, Trump's 'Black church' deception reveals a cynical, hidden agenda [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Pay attention to Tim Scott's slippery signaling on the legitimacy of the election system]( [By Zeeshan Aleem]( GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina said Sunday that [he stands by his vote]( to certify [President Joe Biden’s](victory in the 2020 election. At first blush Scott's answer might appear comforting, but the way he did it was still concerning. Asked in an interview on ABC’s “This Week” whether he still believed that vote was the correct one, Scott said: “I will stand by that decision and the next decision to certify the fact that Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Nov. 5th, ‘the day of reckoning,’ is coming.” Even as Scott reiterated his belief that Biden’s victory was legitimate — he also instantly pivoted to talking about certifying Trump’s victory in 2024. This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [Donald Trump]( [HAYES BROWN]( [One number explains why big business is flirting with Trump again]( The fate of American democracy shouldn't hang in the balance over how much businesses could save on their taxes. [Read more.]( [Donald Trump]( [DENNIS AFTERGUT]( [The Supreme Court's radical majority rejected three ways to avoid an immunity disaster]( This looming conflict was easily avoided. [Read more.]( [Aileen Cannon and Donald Trump]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [How will Judge Cannon handle the latest Trump motion?]( The Trump appointee will consider special counsel Jack Smith's motion to modify the defendant’s release conditions at a hearing next week.[Read more.]( [Joe Biden]( [MAX BURNS]( [Biden's massive new ad buy is betting big on Trump's criminal history]( It's not a subtle message, but it's one the campaign hopes will resonate — especially with crucial independent voters. [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [RACHEL MADDOW]( [Maddow: Dr. Fauci exemplifies Trump Republicans' war on expertise]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE REIDOUT]( [Trump's 'Black church' deception reveals a cynical, hidden agenda]( [WATCH NOW]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( ['Like a sober person taking the DUI test': Nicolle on Trump bragging about cognitive test]( [WATCH NOW]( [Donald Trump and Joe Biden]( [MORNING JOE]( [There'll be 'one big difference' between the first 2024 presidential debate and those before it]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is one of the most interesting figures in Congress. You may have been introduced to her in recent weeks following a House committee during which Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted her appearance. The verbal spat between the two took the internet by storm and became a viral moment. But that exchange, and her clapback, is only one part of her story as a rising star within the Democratic Party. She joins WITHpod to discuss the impetus for her political work, how her faith keeps her grounded in the often vitriolic world of politics, serving as a criminal justice advocate and more. [Listen now.](     Go beyond the headlines with the new MSNBC app. Read, watch, and listen to breaking news and analysis, anytime, anywhere. [Download the new MSNBC app 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)