The worst is yet to come for Trump

And Michael Steele’s reality check for Lara Trump [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [The most devastating part of Judge Engoron’s ruling may be yet to come]( By Michael Conway The massive $350 million-plus judgment rendered against former President Donald Trump on Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James is a double whammy. Paying such enormous damages seriously depletes the net worth of even a self-proclaimed billionaire. More devastating to Trump, the court’s decision eviscerates his public image as a shrewd New York real estate mogul — an image he has carefully cultivated for decades. And there’s more. The financial headaches for Trump are just beginning. This is a preview of Michael Conway's latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [PAUL WALDMAN]( A major conservative conspiracy theory just collapsed in court]( A right-wing group cried voter fraud. Then they were asked to provide evidence. [Read more.]( [ANA MARIE COX]( [Trump’s secret abortion rhetoric could be a political gift — if Biden can accept it]( Trump and Biden are both ignoring a glaring truth about abortion. [Read more.]( [NATALIA MEHLMAN PETRZELA, ILYSE HOGUE]( [RFK Jr. is scooping up support from an unexpected key demographic]( RFK Jr. has achieved the hyper masculine American dream that feels out of reach to a generation of lost young men. [Read more.]( [CLARISSA-JAN LIN]( [The House Ethics Committee isn't done investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz]( The committee has subpoenaed the Florida Republican's ex-girlfriend. [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [MSNBC]( [Two police officers and first responder killed in Burnsville, Minnesota]( [THE WEEKEND]( ['Wrong answer': Michael Steele’s reality check for Lara Trump]( [INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI]( [John Bolton: Why Putin thinks Trump is 'an easy mark']( [AYMAN MOHYELDIN]( [How the Michigan effort to vote against Biden in primary could help him in November]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     nbcnews.com/planyourvote Tonight, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Jen Psaki to discuss Donald Trump’s candidacy in the upcoming presidential election following Judge Engoron’s ruling for the former president to pay over $350 million in penalties in the New York civil fraud case. Watch Inside With Jen Psaki tonight at 8pm Eastern on MSNBC.   This Black History Month, MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee explores the story of Black America's unending fight to be made whole in a special podcast series, 'Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations.' Trymaine speaks with descendants of one of the only Black Americans ever repaid for slavery and how reparations forever changed their family's trajectory. The first episode drops next Thursday. [Listen to the trailer]( and follow now, wherever you get your podcasts.       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.](   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)