The Rachel Maddow Show Rambling Trump accidentally reopens questions about an election payoff
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Oct 14, 2025 Reverend David Black, a Presbyterian pastor from Chicago, shares his harrowing experience of being pepper-sprayed by federal agents while praying during protests. He discusses a lawsuit that resulted in new restrictions on crowd control tactics, emphasizing the need for accountability. Black also reflects on his recovery and the vital role of faith leaders in advocating for justice and supporting detainees. Their conversation highlights the ongoing struggle against authoritarian tactics and the importance of community resistance.
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The Missing $10 Million Withdrawal
- Reporting found a $10 million cash withdrawal from Egypt days before Trump's 2017 inauguration that was never traced.
- The Justice Department investigation into whether the withdrawal connected to Trump's campaign was closed after his appointees took over.
Gratitude That Reopens Old Questions
- Trump continued to show public gratitude toward the Egyptian president years after 2016, keeping the question of motive prominent.
- Maddow connects the repeated thanks to the earlier unexplained cash movement and the shut-down probe.
Mixing Official Travel With Family Business
- Trump used official foreign engagements to facilitate private business opportunities for family members.
- A hot mic captured him arranging a meeting between Indonesia's president and Eric Trump during an official event.