Why Trump might turn out to be Republicans’ worst enemy

Why does anyone expect former president Donald Trump to start caring about helping the GOP? [View in browser]( [Image]( July 1, 2021 THE LATEST [Alternate text] Why Trump might turn out to be Republicans’ worst enemy]( by Michael A. Cohen Why does anyone expect former President Donald Trump to start caring about helping the GOP? As political analyst Michael A. Cohen points out, Trump has only ever fought for his own brand. “The problem for Republicans,” [Cohen writes](, “is that Trump could care less about the GOP's political success as he is increasingly directing his boundless animus against them.” The most confusing part of American politics right now, then, is why Republicans insist on keeping Trump as their mascot. Read Michael A. Cohen's [full analysis here](and be sure to check out the rest of your Thursday [MSNBC Daily.]( TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [A photo of a family of three in front of the Texas-Mexico border]( [Steve Vladeck]( [Gov. Kristi Noem’s Texas border stunt raises novel (and disturbing) legal questions]( Why is a private donor funding a South Dakota national guard deployment... in Texas? [Read More]( [A photo of Clarence Thomas]( [Chris Geidner]( [The real reason Clarence Thomas isn't a fan of the federal marijuana ban]( [Thomas's marijuana statement isn't about marijuana. Read More]( [A photo of the entrance of Trump from behind]( [Steve Benen]( [Why Trump can't stop directing his tantrums at other Republicans]( Trump has spent every day over the last week lashing out at the GOP.[Read More]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [A photo of Trump, Allen Weisselberg, and Trump Jr. ]( [All In]( [Trump Org. and CFO Allen Weisselberg indicted by New York grand jury]( [A photo Cosby standing outside his home ]( [The ReidOut]( ['We were sucker-punched': Bill Cosby accuser reacts to overturned conviction]( [A photo of Donald Rumsfeld]( [Rachel Maddow]( [Donald Rumsfeld, master at 'lying about the most consequential things,' dead at 88]( [A photo of a flag on the Capitol grounds]( [Deadline White House]( [Just two Republicans vote to approve a Jan. 6 select committee]( LISTEN NOW [Alternate text] Into America Know Your History Trymaine Lee explores the political uproar around conservatives’ latest punching bag: critical race theory. He talks to one of the theory’s founders, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, about what the war against critical race theory gets wrong, and why it's dangerous to ignore the outrage. [Listen now]( MORE ON MSNBC [Alternate text] If you or a loved one is over the age of 12, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and make a plan to get vaccinated. Our personalized state-by-state guide has everything you need to help you prepare, including vaccination sites in your area, what to bring to your appointment and more. The site has real-time updates so that you always have the up-to-date information you need to make a plan. Visit [planyourvaccine.com](, or scan the QR code with your phone to be taken to the site. Follow MSNBC [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Check out the MSNBC channel on Apple News Download the NBC News Mobile App and watch MSNBC [Listen live to MSNBC on TuneIn]( [Image] [Image] [Privacy]( [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_daily)