The Rachel Maddow Show

Former President Donald Trump is now launching false ‘birther’ claims at his 2024 Republican presidential rival who’s rising in the polls: Nikki Haley. Joe Scarborough discusses the potential reasons Trump is now going after Haley and what will happen if the former South Carolina governor wins the New Hampshire primary.

The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer joins Morning Joe to discuss the top risk predictions for 2024.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a deal Sunday on how much the U.S. government will spend in the new year, a significant step toward avoiding a shutdown.

“The critical issue in assessing a Biden versus Donald Trump rematch is just how significant third-party candidacies will be in deciding the outcome in seven key swing states,” Tom Rogers and Susan Del Percio write in Newsweek. Rogers and Del Percio join Morning Joe to discuss.

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team has uncovered previously undisclosed details about former President Donald Trump’s refusal to help stop the January 6 Capitol attack, according to ABC News. Jonathan Karl joins Morning Joe to discuss.

Former President Trump in a Monday interview predicted the U.S. economy will crash and that he hopes it does so within the next year. “I hope it’s going to be during this next 12 months because I don’t want to be Herbert Hoover,” Trump said.

Entrepreneur and activist Julia Haart joins Morning Joe to discuss her recent trip to Israel, providing insights into the IDF’s composition and operations. Haart, known for her Netflix series “My Unorthodox Life,” highlights the IDF’s diverse array of soldiers from various backgrounds, emphasizing their commitment to protecting Israel. 

Israel’s defense minister proposed a new strategy in the conflict with Hamas, aiming for a more focused military approach— such as targeted operations in northern Gaza, focusing on infrastructure, and in the south, targeting Hamas leadership. The strategy also envisions post-war Gaza managed by local Palestinian authorities under Israeli guidance. Fmr Supreme Allied Commander at NATO Admiral James Stavridis and The Atlantic’s Graeme Wood discuss the feasibility and implications of this approach.

Mika Brzezinski reflects on the three-year anniversary of the Capitol attack, highlighting Trump’s role in inciting the mob and the violent actions of the rioters, including threats to Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence. With over 1200 arrests and serious convictions, she urges Americans to remember the event’s impact on democracy.

Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) joins Morning Joe ahead of President Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania on the eve of the anniversary of Jan. 6. Shapiro shares Pennsylvanians’ concerns about rising costs, crime, and education, and the need for Biden to address economic concerns and democratic values in the face of Trump’s influence.