The Weeknight

'What Dictators Do'

Episode Summary

Trump and his allies are floating the possibility of an unconstitutional third term for the President. And, a group of Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over looming SNAP cuts that impact millions of Americans. The Weeknight hosts and guests weigh in. 

Episode Notes

October 28, 2025 7pm: As the government shutdown extends into its fifth week, food access for more than 40 million Americans is now in jeopardy. Nevada AG Aaron Ford and AFGE Union President Everett Kelley join The Weeknight to explain what’s at stake. And, in a brazen attempt to upend the Constitution, Trump and his allies are floating the possibility of a third term in office. MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and Law Professor Rachel VanLandingham join The Weeknight to sound the alarm on this escalating threat.


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