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'The biggest presidential corruption scandal in U.S. history': Trump shocks nation with brazen grab - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow looks at Donald Trump's attempt to have $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars handed to him to distribute to his friends and allies, and debunks the notion that this money-grab has anything to do with suing the IRS.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, who calls Trump's scheme "nothing but a racket," joins to discuss Trump's increasingly open, shameless corruption. - Aired on 05/18/2026.