Jen Psaki: The many victims of Trump's 'big lie'

Let's talk about the real victims of Trump's scheme [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki Saturday, July 29, 2023 [The many victims of Trump's 'big lie']( [Alternate text] [By Jen Psaki]( There’s been a lot of coverage devoted to the perpetrators behind Trump’s plot to steal the 2020 election. However, as another indictment looms, we should not lose sight of the victims of Trump’s scheme. And there are many. In conspiring to reverse the legitimate results of the election in multiple states, Trump effectively tried to revoke the votes of millions of Americans — depriving them of their most sacred right under the constitution. Then there were the countless election officials who were subjected to harassment campaigns and death threats, the targets of the Capitol insurrection, including every sitting member of Congress as well as Donald Trump’s own vice president, and of course the Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police and other law enforcement officers who suffered the most direct and severe physical harm at the hands of the insurrectionists. Harry Dunn, Michael Fanone, and more than 140 other officers risked their lives on January 6, and have the scars to prove it. Trump loves to play the victim card. Don't fall for it. [Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here.]( tune in to "Inside with Jen Psaki," on Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC, plus catch new, original episodes every Thursday exclusively on Peacock.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [A photo of Trump]( [JESSICA LEVINSON]( [Jack Smith's new charges poke holes in Trump’s best (but still pretty bad) defense]( This superseding indictment, which focuses on Trump's alleged cover-up of a cover-up, goes for the heart of Trump's best defense. [Read more.]( [Photo of Ron DeSantis]( [BRIAN TYLER COHEN]( [The dangerous reason behind Ron DeSantis' campaign tailspin]( Don't be fooled into thinking the firing of a top aide speaks to DeSantis' values. [Read more.]( [Photo of Trump]( [STEVE BENEN]( [Some Trump defenders respond to new indictment in the worst way]( It's not that Republicans are unmoved by the latest evidence against Donald Trump, it’s that they prefer to see the evidence as irrelevant. [Read more.]( [Photo of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito trolls the nation once again]( In his latest Wall Street Journal adventure, he frets about “massive resistance” to Supreme Court rulings. That’s already happening, but perhaps in a way he likes. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] ALL IN]( ['Are you ok?!': Psaki puzzled by DeSantis' 'bizarre' campaign amid spiral]( ALEX WAGNER TONIGHT]( Why Jack Smith waited until now to charge Trump for secret Iran document flaunted on tape]( [ALL IN]( ['Cover-up': New details in Trump indictment have shades of Watergate]( CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [Biden pushes 'Bidenomics' during manufacturing remarks in Maine](//link.msnbc.com/click/32234979.87447/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL2thdHktdHVyL3dhdGNoL2Zsb3JpZGEtc3RhdGUtc2VuLXNoZXZyaW4tam9uZXMtbmV3LXN0YXRlLWVkdWNhdGlvbi1sYXdzLXNldC1vdXItc3RhdGUtYmFjay15ZWFycy0xODkwMDE3OTc1OTI_Y2lkPWVtbF9tZGFfMjAyMzA3MjkmdXNlcl9lbWFpbD1kN2RjNzQ1MTcyOTdiMzk3MWFhMTRkNmYzMzExMzVhMDg3OGY4ZjY0MGZhMWExMDE5ZjE1N2I2NWMxYjVkZDFk/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914Bf52ef911 [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] Tomorrow, watch the second episode of "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss." The five-part documentary series follows actor Rainn Wilson as he explores some of the happiest places on earth and unpacks the science of happiness along the way. This week, Rainn travels to Bulgaria. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" continues tomorrow at 10pm ET on MSNBC and is streaming now on Peacock.   A new episode of “Prosecuting Donald Trump” is available. Former President Donald Trump has been charged with trying to delete Mar-a-Lago security footage to obstruct a federal investigation. MSNBC analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dissect Jack Smith’s surprise superseding indictment.[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.](   This weekend on MSNBC SATURDAY - “The Saturday Show”: Fmr. Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria - “SYMONE”: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)… Gabe Amos SUNDAY - “Velshi”: Michael Cohen - “Inside with Jen Psaki”: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.)… Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.)… Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)