Jen Psaki: Trump's Georgia obsession backfired

Trump's indictment is unique for five reasons [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, August 19, 2023 [Why Georgia is Trump's perfect legal storm]( [Alternate text] [By Jen Psaki]( Donald Trump became fixated on Georgia as soon as it became clear he didn’t win the state in November 2020. (He was the first [Republican presidential candidate to lose]( there since George H.W. Bush in 1992.) Three years later, that obsession has come back to haunt him. A [grand jury in Fulton County indicted the former president]((and 18 co-defendants) on state racketeering charges earlier this week. And this case has shaped up as the perfect storm for five big reasons. [Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here.](And 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] [Photo of Ron DeSantis]( [ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [Reporters found Ron DeSantis’ debate strategy. It’s very, very bad.]( DeSantis is being advised to shield Trump and take aim at unserious candidates. [Read more.]( [A photo of Donald Trump]( [STEVE BENEN]( [Why Trump canceled his press conference on bogus election claims]( Why did Donald Trump scrap his plan to peddle election lies at a press conference? Because he's finally starting to listen to his lawyers. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [Right-wing boycotts taught Target a lesson — but maybe not the intended one]( Target acknowledged protests over LGBTQ-friendly products hurt the retailer’s bottom line. But conservatives shouldn’t be too quick to celebrate. [Read more.]( [NATALIA MEHLMAN PETRZELA]( Alcohol is killing far more women than ever – we need to talk about why]( Alcohol consumption has become not only acceptable but has been aggressively marketed to women as a form of empowerment. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] ALL IN]( [Asa Hutchinson: I will prosecute Trump at the debate—whether he's there or not]( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [Coup bomb goes off: New video places indicted Trump ally at Capitol on Jan. 6]( ALL IN]( ['Rare and historic': California under first-ever tropical storm watch]( DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( [Trump's legal earthquake: Capitol Police officer refuses to 'shut up' until conviction]( [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] Tomorrow, watch the fifth and final episode of "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss." The 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 wraps up his journey in Los Angeles. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" concludes tomorrow at 10pm Eastern on MSNBC, and is streaming now on Peacock.   Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET, Jen Psaki hosts a special report ahead of the first Republican debate. Then at 8 p.m., Ali Velshi, Mehdi Hasan, Ayman Mohyeldin, Alicia Menendez, and Rev. Al Sharpton pick up coverage and analysis on how the indictments facing former President Trump could influence the night. Watch special coverage Sunday beginning at 7 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.](   This weekend on MSNBC SATURDAY - MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show”:Greta Kemp Martin - MSNBC’s “SYMONE”: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy - MSNBC’s “Ayman”: Fmr. Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer… Michael Gerrard SUNDAY - MSNBC’S “Velshi”: Fmr. Rep. Val Demings… Lawanda Hodges - MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki”: Fmr. U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales… Fmr. Rep. Will Hurd… Gwen Keyes Fleming - MSNBC’S “American Voices”: Matt Dowd… Greg Bluestein… Mehdi Hasan   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)