The Beat with Ari Melber

Trump Wields Government Power to Target Foes, Pressure Dissent

Episode Summary

MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on how President Trump is wielding government power to prosecute rivals, while cracking down on dissent with federal agents on U.S. streets. Vanity Fair’s Molly Jong-Fast and Maya Wiley join to discuss.

Episode Notes

October 13, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on how President Trump is wielding government power to prosecute rivals, while cracking down on dissent with federal agents on U.S. streets. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports on Ghislaine Maxwell’s time at a Texas minimum-security prison, noting she “appeared to receive unusually favorable treatment at times, sparking resentment from other inmates.” Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna joins.