Trump camp needs to show the receipts

And Brian Tyler Cohen reacts to Elon Musk's glitchy X interview with Donald Trump [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Trump is letting Vance do the heavy lifting. That could backfire.]( By]( Hayes Brown I'll give him this: [Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio,]( has been hustling. The GOP's vice presidential candidate spent the last week doing some heavy campaigning around the country before appearing on three Sunday shows. But it stands in stark contrast to how low-energy the guy at the top of the ticket, former President Donald Trump, has been since accepting the Republican nomination last month. If you were to ask Vance, it's all part of the plan. The running mates is traditionally an attack dog for the nominee, a role that he has seemed eager to play in [targeting Vice President Kamala Harris](. But Trump's slow pace is odd, even when you consider that August is traditionally a slow month in the presidential campaign season. At some point, if Vance is perceived as doing most of the heavy lifting for the campaign, that could become a major hindrance to Trump's chances this fall. This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. [Read the full column here.]( TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Trump cites Judge Cannon in seeking compensation for the Mar-a-Lago search]( The Trump appointee, who dismissed one of the former president's criminal cases, features in a potential lawsuit against the government Trump wants to head again. [Read more.]( [FRANK FIGLIUZZI]( [We have more questions than answers about Donald Trump campaign's hack claim]( Iran is intent on interfering with our next election. But it also be true that someone with the Trump campaign decided to leak some embarrassing data about JD Vance. [Read more.]( [DEANNA SCHWARTZ]( [Donald Trump picked a weird song to fight with Céline Dion about]( The singer posted on X after a video was shown at Trump rally in Montana. [Read more.]( [KAVITHA A. DAVIDSON]( U.S. athletes came to Paris in search of gold — and found universal health care]( The Olympics highlighted many issues we can't just ignore through gold-colored glasses. [Read more.](     MSNBC LIVE: DEMOCRACY 2024 [Alternate text] On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024," our inaugural fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider's view of this critical moment in our democracy. [Buy your tickets now.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI]( ['At least he's consistent': Brian Tyler Cohen reacts to Elon Musk's glitchy X interview with Donald Trump]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW]( [Republicans exposed for adopting Trump's gaslighting tactic to avoid harsh political realities]( [WATCH NOW]( [INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI]( ['He's done. His brain is fried': George Conway unloads on Trump's conspiracy peddling]( [WATCH NOW]( [ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS]( [What is the future of Gaza? Israeli government hasn't given any clarity, says Ben Rhodes]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   A special episode of “Prosecuting Donald Trump” is available exclusively for MSNBC Premium subscribers. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss President Biden’s proposed reforms to the Supreme Court’s recent controversial decisions. Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts and listen to this special episode. Plus get all MSNBC original podcasts ad-free and with bonus content: [apple.co/msnbcpremium](   Next Monday at 6 p.m. ET, Ari Melber kicks off coverage of the Democratic National Convention, with Joy Reid and Alex Wagner anchoring live from Chicago. Then at 8 p.m., they'll join Rachel Maddow and team as they break down day one of the DNC and what it means for the 2024 election. Special coverage begins Next Monday at 6 p.m. ET on MSNBC.   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)