Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the Republican presidential debate featuring five candidates who most people likely agree will almost certainly not be getting the nomination. Our experts weigh in on the fact that while we saw a lot of heated rhetoric in Wednesday night's debate, in the end they are all likely just running for second place. Also in this episode, we analyze what it could mean that Joe Manchin, the Senate's most conservative Democrat, has announced that he will not be running for re-election. Plus, we bring you new reporting on special counsel Jack Smith's plans to make Donald Trump's role in the January 6th insurrection the centerpiece of Trump's federal election interference trial.

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with a reminder: Donald Trump has told you who he is over and over again. Harsh treatment of immigrants, jailing his perceived enemies, and more -- the former president is not hiding his authoritarian plans if he is re-elected. Meanwhile, the Biden coalition that stopped Trump the last time is showing signs of fracturing. Joy and her panel discuss. Also in this episode, we analyze the U.S. Supreme Court announcing a new code of conduct. Critics say the loopholes are big enough to drive a truck through. Plus, we share new reporting on what lawyer Jenna Ellis shared with prosecutors in Trump's Georgia election interference case.