MSNBC Host Ari Melber staged a blistering 18-minute monologue Monday night to “remind” voters of the former president that of Donald Trump first termhighlighting controversies and dissecting his first administration.

“Donald Trump is having a tough campaign close,” Melber opened, before addressing what he called “the big question”: “What are people forgetting about Trump in office?

From COVID-19 to January 6, 2021, Melber meticulously dove into the Trump administration, laying bare the effects of his “failed coup” and the polarizing policies that sparked national discord.

Melber told viewers that the first Trump administration brought “economic collapse” and “abortion bans across the country,” arguing that Americans saw the erosion of civil liberties during Trump’s tenure.

He argued that Trump’s nostalgic rhetoric ” has somehow resonated with a surprising number of Americans, but has begun to challenge it.

“Much testimony suggests that Trump is not only fundamentally tied to (Kamala) Harris, but that he may end this election with more support than before,” Melber noted.

But Melber’s analysis doesn’t stop at Trump’s record. He takes a critical look at the media’s role in amplifying divisive discourse, suggesting that “quite a few people” do indeed choose to forget.

Trump’s approval ratings, Melber reminded viewers, “were not numbers suggesting that the public approved of him or wanted him at the time, much less again.”

In a quick historical overview, Melber highlighted upheavals within the presidential staff, alleged corruption and infamous claims that bleach could kill the coronavirus during the pandemic.

His analysis paints a picture not only of chaos, but also of a system ripe for manipulation. He concluded by suggesting that Trump’s current success depends on hoping voters “forget what I just mentioned.”

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