Musk's influence on Trump: A national security mess at best, a global power realignment at worst

Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump is assembling his cabinet with the same disregard for ethics and integrity that marked his first term, and early signs that Trump is following the authoritarian playbook of subjugating the legislature to consolidate power in himself.

Rachel Maddow and some of her prime time colleagues discuss the outcome of the 2024 election. 

Rachel Maddow looks at Elon Musk's influence in Donald Trump's campaign and his relationship with American adversaries and figures either Kamala Harris will have a national security mess to deal with or, if Trump wins, the U.S. will shift alliances toward Russia, China, and North Korea. Also, on the eve of Election Day, Rachel wonders if the prosecutions of Donald Trump's foot soldiers from the last insurrection will deter more violence this time.

Rachel Maddow and her MSNBC colleagues look ahead to Election Day.

Rachel Maddow looks at how the politicization of abortion has imperiled the health of women in the United States, making all aspects of reproductive health more dangerous, and showing real-world tragic outcomes, and how Donald Trump's continued kowtowing to anti-abortion activists threatens to solidify these harmful conditions.

Plus, Russian interference has become a feature of American elections when Trump is involved

Plus, Yulia Navlanaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is Rachel Maddow's special guest.

Plus, At fringe gathering, a peek at what waits in the wings for a Trump return to power

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Plus, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers might have a voter fraud problem.