Jen Psaki: The GOP is doing Putin’s work for him

He dreams about instigating this kind of chaos [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, October 07, 2023 [Putin must be loving this]( [Alternate text] [By Jen Psaki]( Vladimir Putin is likely thrilled with MAGA lawmakers right now. And why wouldn't he be? His [entire goal in 2016]( was to throw the United States and its institutions into chaos. Well, the MAGA wing of the House is now doing just that — and the Russian president hasn't had to lift a finger. With [no speaker](, and no consensus choice from the caucus in advance of leadership elections next week, a chaotic, divisive power vacuum has developed. This is exactly the kind of feckless governing Putin dreams about instigating. But that’s not all. This incompetence, coupled with [Republicans who seem to be secretly rooting for the Kremlin](, is terrible for the Ukrainian war effort. Ukraine needs additional funding to ensure it can adequately defend itself on the front lines, but the chances of securing that vital funding appear to be dwindling. So yes, Putin is thrilled with the party that Trump has created. They are doing his work for him. [Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here.](//link.msnbc.com/click/32956323.78444/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL2luc2lkZS13aXRoLWplbi1wc2FraS9oaWxsYXJ5LWNsaW50b24tamVuLXBzYWtpLWludGVydmlldy1yY25hMTExNDU1P2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjMxMDA3JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B8943531aAnd tune into “Inside with Jen Psaki” Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, and Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [Jim Jordan]( [MICHAEL A. COHEN]( [The House speaker circus has a big silver lining for Democrats]( The House speaker debacle exposes an urgent truth about the GOP’s 2024 chances. [Read more.]( [Split photo of Michael Cohen and Donald Trump]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [The timing of Trump’s dropped lawsuit against Michael Cohen is no accident]( As the former president tries to fend off several criminal indictments, this could be the rare case he succeeds in dismissing. [Read more.]( [A photo of Josh Hawley with strikers]( GLENN KAGE [How UAW workers saw right through Josh Hawley’s picket line photo op]( There’s a difference between staging a photo op with unions and voting to fight for us. [Read more.]( [MARISA KABAS]( [Elon Musk's X has broken the Anti-Defamation League]( Despite Elon Musk waging a very public war against the organization, the ADL has decided to run back into the belly of the beast. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] ALL IN]( [Rep. Jamie Raskin on Jim Jordan's 'tragic flaw']( [ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS]( [Gaetz denounced Biden impeachment effort as unserious at online fundraiser]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( ['Clear and present danger': Why Trump's $250 million fraud case 'scares him']( [ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS]( [Dominic Chu: The 'true test' of the hot economy will be the holiday shopping season]( [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] Tomorrow, MSNBC Films presents “Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis,” the latest installment of “The Turning Point” documentary series from executive producer Trevor Noah. The film tells the story of the migrants flown to the New England island, the community that took them in, and the Florida governor behind it all. Watch “Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis,” tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   It’s Banned Books Week, and Ali Velshi continues his resistance against the epidemic of book banning in the latest episode of “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Ivy League scholars Dr. Imani Perry and Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., and writer and professor Ibram X. Kendi, examine two books that changed American culture -- “Beloved” by Toni Morrison and “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston. [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 - MSNBC’S “The Katie Phang Show” at 8am ET: Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.)… Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) - MSNBC’S “Velshi” at 10am ET: Michael Cohen… Ruth Ben-Ghiat - MSNBC’s “Ayman” at 8pm ET: Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.)… Matt Dowd SUNDAY - MSNBC’S “Inside with Jen Psaki” at 12pm ET: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.)… Fmr. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes - MSNBC’S “American Voices with Alicia Menendez” at 6pm ET: Matt Dowd… Molly Jong-Fast… Eugene Daniels *Subject to change   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)