JD Vance's chilling Jan. 6 remark

How Trump's pet-eating conspiracies unraveled his campaign [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Sep. 13, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [The harsh truth about Trump's pet-eating conspiracy theory]( //link.msnbc.com/click/36721096.56363/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9iaWRlbi1pbnRlcnZpZXctcmVhY3Rpb24tbWl4ZWQtcmNuYTE2MDQ3OT9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDI0MDkxMyZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B325e7b44By Alicia Menendez and Evan Brechtel [This week's debate]( between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President [Donald Trump]( gave Americans the starkest split-screen so far of the two wildly different people vying to lead their government. While Harris [focused on specific policy proposals]( rooted in verifiable numbers and hands-on experience, Trump, who usually relies on applause and lazy superlatives to sell his so-called vision to supporters, was [clearly out of his depth](. So he did what many small men with large egos do: He picked an imaginary enemy to attack, a bogeyman he’s been constructing since the first moments he officially got into politics in 2015 — immigrants. This is a preview of Alicia Menendez and Evan Brechtel's latest article. [Read the full column here.]( For more thought-provoking insights from Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend, watch ["The Weekend"]( every Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on MSNBC. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] HAYES BROWN]( [JD Vance would break the law for Donald Trump. We know because he told us.]( The GOP's vice presidential nominee would have had states send 'alternate slate' of electors in 2020, despite no real evidence of mass fraud. [Read more]([.]( MOLLY JONG-FAST]( [This one line from the Trump-Harris debate offered a brutal reminder to American women]( Trump's routine sexism came back to bite him during the debate. [Read more]([.]( STEVE BENEN]( [Both parties target Trump for palling around with Laura Loomer]( It's not just Democrats who are concerned about Trump's close associations with right-wing activist and radical conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. [Read more]([.]( JARVIS DEBERRY]( [Frankie Beverly sparked an undeniable joy in Black America while remaining unknown by many]( For every happy feeling, there's a Frankie Beverly and Maze song. [Read more]([.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( ['He Kristi Noem'd his campaign': Nicolle on how Trump's cats and dogs lies have unraveled his campaign]( [WATCH NOW]( [KATY TUR]( [Poll: 52% of registered voters support Harris in battleground Wisconsin]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE LAST WORD]( [Lawrence: First D.C. Republican to fear Harris saw Trump's 'train wreck' debate coming]( [WATCH NOW]( [11TH HOUR]( ['It's all about scaring people': Tim Ryan talks conspiracy theories in the presidential debate]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   Next Friday at 8 p.m. ET, catch a special edition of The Rachel Maddow Show. Then, at 9 p.m. ET, MSNBC Films presents "From Russia with Lev," executive produced by Rachel herself and directed by Billy Corben. Featuring former Trump insider Lev Parnas, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the Ukraine scheme that got the former president impeached the first time.   Tomorrow, watch "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024," a special two-hour presentation of our premiere fan event. Tune in for compelling conversations with Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki and more about this historic election, and behind-the-scenes stories and insights from your favorite hosts. Watch "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024" tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   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)