Polished, fast, and false: JD Vance's performance was the debate version of empty caloriesIE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Skip to ContentMSNBC LogoLatestRachel MaddowMorning JoeInside with Jen PsakiDeadline: Legal BlogRACHEL MADDOW PRESENTS: ULTRATrump on Trial The ReidOut BlogTrump Documents LibraryColumnistsMSNBC FilmsTrump Transition Share this —SearchSearchFeatured ShowsThe Rachel Maddow ShowMondays 9PM ETMorning JoeWeekdays 6am ETDeadline: White House with Nicolle WallaceWeekdays 4PM ETThe Beat with Ari MelberWeeknights 6PM ETThe ReidOut with Joy ReidWeeknights 7PM ETAll In with Chris HayesTUESDAY-FRIDAY 8PM ETThe Last Word with Lawrence O’DonnellWeeknights 10PM ETThe 11th Hour with Stephanie RuhleWeeknights 11PM ETAlex Wagner TonightTuesday-Friday 9PM ETMSNBC TVWatch LiveListen LiveMoreMSNBC Live EventsMSNBC on PeacockMSNBC ColumnistsTV ScheduleMSNBC NewslettersPodcastsTranscriptsMSNBC Insights CommunityMSNBC StoreHelpTrump Trials Documents LibraryFollow msnbcMore BrandsToday LogoNBC News LogoMore ShowsWay Too EarlyAna Cabrera ReportsJosé Díaz-Balart ReportsChris Jansing ReportsKaty Tur ReportsSymoneThe Katie Phang ShowVelshiInside with Jen PsakiWeekends with Jonathan CapehartAlex Witt ReportsPoliticsNationAymanSearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSPrintWhatsappRedditPocketFlipboardPinterestLinkedinPolished, fast, and false: JD Vance's performance was the debate version of empty caloriesOct. 3, 202410:48UP NEXTRuhle: Hey Elon, show us your work08:58Leonnig: Justice Dept. public integrity unit 'eviscerated'10:34'Nothing to do with fraud and abuse': DOGE attempts to access IRS data07:02'Resentful destruction': Why Trump & Musk hate experts10:28Fear and scolding in Munich: VP Vance attacks U.S. allies07:29'Trump's whims supplant rule of law': DOJ dismisses Adams case11:57'This is going to impact consumers': Trump threatens new tariffs08:54'Principled': Acting U.S. Attorney takes a stand against the Trump administration10:31'Attention capitalism': Chris Hayes on new book06:56Trump and Musk were wrong about government employees — they actually want to work09:01How Musk could change the nature of government07:43'On the same page': Trump doubles down on DOGE11:51FEC chair refuses to leave after Trump fires her07:11If Musk is finding so much fraud, why won't Trump show the evidence?10:55'Begging for another financial crisis': DOGE takes aim at CFPB07:08Have Musk & Trump put us on a collision course with a constitutional crisis?09:19Ruhle: Keep a close eye as the courts start standing up to Trump11:24Musk and DOGE's efforts to remake the government07:54Midweek Nightcap: Staffing and spending cuts cause chaos as Trump and Musk overhaul government11:47Tim O'Brien on Musk: 'He's not a universal genius'08:1711th HourPolished, fast, and false: JD Vance's performance was the debate version of empty calories10:48Share this -CopiedBetween the new Jack Smith filing, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the conflict in the Middle East, and the dock strike, the presidential campaign is getting even more chaotic. Plus - a closer look at how JD Vance tried to put a coat of polish on Trump's extremism during the VP debate. Jon Allen, Errin Haines, and Molly Jong-Fast join Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour.Oct. 3, 2024Read MoreUP NEXTRuhle: Hey Elon, show us your work08:58Leonnig: Justice Dept. public integrity unit 'eviscerated'10:34'Nothing to do with fraud and abuse': DOGE attempts to access IRS data07:02'Resentful destruction': Why Trump & Musk hate experts10:28Fear and scolding in Munich: VP Vance attacks U.S. allies07:29'Trump's whims supplant rule of law': DOJ dismisses Adams case11:57MSNBC HIGHLIGHTS (BEST OF MSNBC)Play AllMorning JoeNew docuseries 'David Frost Vs' explores career of legendary journalistMorning Joe'This is incomprehensible': Retired general on Trump blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasionMorning Joe'I Am the Cage' focuses on healing after medical traumaMorning JoeSee Joe Scarborough fact check Trump on debt, inflationMorning JoeSen. Coons on how Trump could come to be regarded as 'biggest loser of the 21st Century'Morning JoeNYT: DOGE claims it saved $8B in one contract, but it was only $8MPlay AllAboutContactHelpCareersMSNBC StoreAD ChoicesPrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationCA NoticeTerms of Service (Updated JULY 7, 2023)MSNBC SitemapClosed CaptioningAdvertiseJoin the MSNBC Community© 2025 MSNBC Cable, L.L.C.NBC News LogoMSNBC LogoToday Logo
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