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Maddow Calls Out Trump for Alleged Russia Favoritism

3/17/2026

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Rachel Maddow, host on MS NOW, expressed outrage on March 17, 2026 about the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
She highlighted a court filing showing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's involvement in freeing Alexander Smirnov.
Maddow argued the administration aided Russia and questioned why this isn't a major scandal.
She cited reports that sanctions on Russian oil were relaxed amid energy prices during conflicts involving Iran and U.S. soldiers.

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Rachel Maddow, host on MS NOW, expressed outrage on March 17, 2026 about the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
She highlighted a court filing showing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's involvement in freeing Alexander Smirnov.
Maddow argued the administration aided Russia and questioned why this isn't a major scandal.
She cited reports that sanctions on Russian oil were relaxed amid energy prices during conflicts involving Iran and U.S. soldiers.