President Trump will headline the GOP’s convention in Dallas this weekend ahead of the midterms despite his sinking approval rating. Also, Trump is getting backlash for his claim that two firefighters physically carried him to safety when a nearby building appeared ready to collapse in the aftermath of 9/11. Co-host of MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” Jonathan Lemire, MS NOW Washington Reporter Jackie Alemany, Author of “The Cross Section” Substack Paul Waldman and MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane join Katy Tur to discuss.

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In the new edition of PSAKI BOMBS! Jen Psaki contrasts Donald Trump’s hand-selected Senate candidate’s admitted ignorance on national security matters with right-wing criticism of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s legitimate answer to the same question. And outrage over data centers has bridged the gap between culture and politics, making it a potent campaign issue. Donald Trump’s followers are still freaking out that Senator Jon Ossoff highlighted Trump “travelling with Natalie,” his weirdly devoted aide. And Trump’s passion for his new White House helipad shows his administration’s actual priorities.

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The Washington Post reports President Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other close White House aides. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard joins Peter Alexander with more details.

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Donald Trump reportedly wants Republicans to use clips from his time in office in political ads to drive midterm voter turnout. Jen Psaki accepts the challenge and shows why that’s a better idea for Democrats.

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President Trump has floated $5,000 checks to every adult U.S. citizen if the GOP wins the midterms. Economist Scott Lincicome explains why that won’t happen and how it could supercharge U.S. national debt.

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