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View in browser February 11, 2021 Twice now, Donald Trump has been put on trial in the Senate for allegedly attempting to swing the results of the 2020 presidential election. But whereas last year's trial was a confusing, hard-to- follow affair (Rudy Giuliani did what in Ukraine?), this time around House Democrats have clearly learned from the experience.
"The first impeachment, which promised to be the trial of the century, failed to deliver," Hayes Brown writes. "Ironically enough, it’s only after the White House had seen the last of Trump — who, for all of his many, many faults, is a consummate showman — that Democrats managed to put together a riveting, engaging, and must-watch tour of his assault on democracy."
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UNDERSTANDING THE NEWS Top perspectives and analysis from our MSNBC columnists Steve Benen The problem with Cruz, Rubio pushing bills over impeachment They're effectively arguing, "Instead of impeachment, we should be focused on meaningful legislation, which we'll also oppose." Hayes Brown I thought Day One of Trump's impeachment trial might be boring. I was very wrong. The two sides were miles apart in tone and substance. And yet the outcome still isn't in doubt. WATCH NOW Ari Melber: Impeachment managers 'drew the line and the link' between Trump and the mob 'This was a lynch mob': Joy Reid reacts to revealing new tapes of Capitol riot Schiff reacts to House arguments a year after his own impeachment role 'I gave you my answer': Stephanie Ruhle, Hallie Jackson and Katy Tur press former Trump lawyer LISTEN NOW Into America This Black History Month, Into America presents a four-part series that follows the lives of Black creators during the Harlem Renaissance. In Part 1, Trymaine explores the story of Jacob Lawrence, a painter known for his depictions of the African-American experience, in conversation with art historian Dr. Leslie King-Hammond and artist Barbara Earl Thomas. MORE ON MSNBC The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump continues today in the Senate. Brian Williams and Nicolle Wallace host MSNBC’s special coverage, featuring live reports from outside the Capitol and commentary from our expert panel of lawyers, political insiders and historians. Follow our coverage live, beginning today at 9 a.m. Eastern.
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