Donald Trump speaks after testimony wraps in hush money trial

Donald Trump spoke outside the courtroom after testimony wrapped for the day in his criminal hush money trial. ABC News' Olivia Rubin and Kim Wehle give their analysis.
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[@Ella7194]

Why didn't you guys report on Costello's bombastic behavior making judge clear court and admonish him? That was the biggest news today.

[@Gabrielle499]

💯 exactly!!

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Because the bigger news was that the only crimes committed were by democrats and Cohen. So...yeah. Kind of obvious at this point since the prosecution has rested. Democrats generally find these things hard to understand.

[@ADnyserd-nk6dk5ok3l]

I read & heard the DA ( Defense Attorney) rested not the PA!

[@nicholasstathoulopoulos4744]

Because remember, it's rigged and never happened and if it did, it's because we won even though it's rigged.

[@brightstar2009]

Is ABC a trumpeters channel? Won’t watch again if it is.

[@marydone6501]

We did nothing wrong with the exception of breaking the law.

[@HiYesThisIsJake]

Yeah, what's the big deal? Who hasn't engaged in hundreds of shady businesses practices their whole lives? C'mon, this is basically spilled milk for Trump.

[@user-bn4nc9fc8r]

just for show don don

[@DevinSheaProductions]

My favorite was being fined $1mil for using illigal Polish immigrants on Chump tower. Soon to be “New York Public tower”

[@Bonjour-World]

"It was perfect fictitious accounting. Nothing at all wrong with it. Everyone does it but I do it bigger and better."

[@sevresblue]

😜

[@DeadCat-42]

Bob Costello just blew it for Trump!

[@PacificForage]

Yupp. It was glorious.

[@DevinSheaProductions]

Hilarious.

[@kateskeys]

I sure hope so

[@Azuciea]

"the walls are closing in" yall beeing sayin that for 9 years. Is your brain going to shut down and reboot when he gets reelected?

[@DeadCat-42]

His pet judge Cannon protected him or he would already be in prison ..the odds of winning a jury trial in SD Florida is %0.04​ to win two the odds are 65,500 to one. Trumps lies are meant to incute future violence because he's afraid of prison for the 750 or more years he is facing. @@Azuciea

[@Don-md6wn]

The defense calling Costello reeks of desperation. He's already been discredited by the prosecution and Cohen. I don't think Trump's attorneys are stupid enough to call him, but their dumb client is angry and wanted Costello to put on a show. So he immediately mocked the judge and pissed off the jury.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

ROBERT COSTELLO JUST WON THE CASE FOR TRUMP.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

Michael Cohen should be going back to jail for lying under oath and stormy Daniels should be charged with blackmail.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

The only crimes committed were committed by democrats and Cohen.

[@jasondelarosa7250]

You really think Cohen is a reliable witness when he has lied to congress? Damn you're a fool. He has stated that he did it without trumps knowledge and he used his own money, not trumps. Who exactly is lying here. Wake up you woke idiot

[@Hyrule_Origin]

How is Costello discredited if he wasn't even cross-examined by the prosecution yet? derp. People who have no idea what's going on should remain quiet and go sit back down at the kid's table.

[@user-ks8lp1we7v]

Guilty as charged

[@user-lb3gw4qf5g]

Guilty of what?

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Guity of being right about democrats.

[@ADnyserd-nk6dk5ok3l]

I'm wondering 🤔 what about the NY case against case with Laticia James & Judge Engoron both lied. I guess y'all thinks tRump didn't die that either. It wouldn't surprise me if NY citizens felt cheated by tRump 🤔

[@rabbitteyes]

@@user-lb3gw4qf5g Go educate yourself instead the whiney what abouts?

[@user-bn4nc9fc8r]

ding dong get the witch dastard

[@kateskeys]

if he testifies and gets convicted- he’ll blame his lawyers If he does NOT testify and gets convicted He’ll blame his lawyers

[@mydrouno]

You did not run until you were indicted. Your campaign is interfering with your court cases.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

No theyre not.

[@beavis6363]

Dang @mydrouno, perfectly stated.

[@nicholasstathoulopoulos4744]

Yep. Not having all of these matters adjudicated is the actual election interference. It's kind of important to know if one candidate is a felon.

[@godemperorpepe]

Say this again but slowly lol

[@AdmiralElite]

He didn't even concede he lost the election so ironically your statement is incorrect 😅

[@becky1594]

No its a crime Donald!

[@WeepleWarrior]

Trump's lawyer looks like that Muppet eagle. Sam the eagle

[@billaylward9689]

Literally EVERY WORD out of his mouth IS A LIE. He’s a veritable lying machine!

[@pjdava]

ABC News, I subscribed because your videos are super cool!

[@ptr1537]

Does he have a different record? This song is getting worn out. Same ol Same ol and he has to read from a pad. SMH

[@ericmilli904]

I’m disgusted he’s in court the first place

[@carollstanton7]

Needs to be held Accountable

[@joewight4]

Just like Hillary Clinton deleting how many emails off her computer

[@robertjack9176]

Case over

[@Flags.crosses.trailerparks]

I refuse to listen to this oafish Golem…

[@Mkrake2024]

Then why click on the video?

[@Flags.crosses.trailerparks]

@@Mkrake2024 I didn’t get all the way to the tard video.

[@nlsparks5473]

Golem is an excellent comparison. The mindless automaton stamps on and grows larger despite all efforts to take him down. Hopefully finally there's some justice served and his maniacal march stopped.

[@Mizztree23]

Just switch over to the MSM and listen to the real life lies 😂

[@Flags.crosses.trailerparks]

@@Mizztree23 I don’t listen to media much. But you seem easy to convince. Good for you and your cattle!!!

[@RO-dj8dp]

Criminal Defendant Donald Trump cry's after testimony wraps in hush money trial. There I fixed the headline for you.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

He wasnt crying lmaoooo

[@paulpaul9226]

Didn't seem like crying to me

[@WeepleWarrior]

I like your headline.

[@joeesmaricon557]

FK YOUR HEADLINE AZZ HOLE !!!

[@DevinSheaProductions]

Can’t wait until they slap the cuffs on him. He will cry like a B! Then he will be the most famous B in the history of prison. Can’t wait!

[@karengullickson4290]

I can't believe his lawyer doesn't stop him.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Only democrats punish and stop winners.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Only democrats stop and punish winners. Real humans dont do that.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Literally only democr*ts and people like you try stop and punish winners.

[@Carolina-uf2ip]

I don’t think you can stop him. They tried to. When he’s digging his own grave don’t take away the shovel

[@FredGSanford-hu1uk]

Trumps numbers just went up another 5%🤣🤣

[@Canmoore543]

I disagree bc you can’t put someone in prison just bc she said or he said. If Stormy Danial’s filed when it first happened then with a Dr’s examination she would have a case.

[@outtaredzhead4441]

I'm sorry, but what?

[@jamesonbull4280]

It's not a rape trial you bleep

[@Gabrielle499]

WHY is allowed to lie lie lie all the time? Journalists should IGNORE HIM 🙄

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Because he doesnt lie and thats why they dont ignore him.

[@nicholasstathoulopoulos4744]

Because they're a business and his train wreck, non stop lying appearances are simply good ratings.

[@jamesonbull4280]

Journalist? You're kidding right! Propaganda machine!

[@mollykilleen7154]

Donnie, do you know the difference between state and federal law?

[@Bonjour-World]

Diaper Don does know any law

[@happylife5631]

FJB

[@MNSiu108]

A criminal will never admit his own wrong doings

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Cohen is the only criminal in this case though. What are you talking about?

[@HiYesThisIsJake]

Cohen did

[@DevinSheaProductions]

Correction. A sociopath will never admit his guilt. Chump is definitely that.

[@Mizztree23]

What did he do?

[@ResplendentAura]

It’s time to make a decision now Guilty lot not Guilty Been pissing around with this long enough!

[@Gary-lx1bm]

Which hunt...not witch hunt..i think which hunt is 1 out-a-4

[@Mitchconner2001]

How is trump successfully lying about this!!!

[@marscrumbs]

Can we lock him up now?

[@mammoth123.]

Never happen

[@Mizztree23]

What for? 😊

[@ifishalott]

Why show this? Show Biden on the trail to be our Leader.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Biden is definitely trailing....by a lot. This is true lol

[@Mizztree23]

😂😂😂

[@mikemann1638]

Same old day at the office donny bye

[@Voicist]

3:20 The worst analogy I have ever heard in my entire life: wet grass is not sufficient evidence for rain - for one thing, the sprinklers could have been activated. Having said that, it's a fitting analogy for the evidence in this trial, given how weak and insubstantial it is

[@user-vt1vp7it2y]

News reporter said 'Winch Hunt' Made me laugh. This trial's news reporters are entertaining.

[@SuperBullaMan]

Do we have to listen?

[@candywilson6908]

No. I only got to his first sentence about no-one having ever seen anything like it!

[@sevresblue]

HE is a whacko.

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

lol why?

[@peterpengproductions920]

Soon to be your new president, enjoy ❤ I can't wait to see your salty tears running down your cheeks, it will be 2016 all over again 🎉😂🎉

[@sevresblue]

@@StephenOConnell-tz5zw No, seriously..... you have to ASK? Open your eyes.

[@user-fl8be4px8x]

Stop the witch hunt excuse…😂

[@jayb2491]

I enjoy listening to his fear and panic.

[@user-xz7ty6xm6u]

What a BROKEN RECORD, Lord save his criminal soul

[@kenibnanak5554]

I can't believe you waste viewer time by showing Trump reading letters from his fans.

[@vpsaline]

I'm surprised he can read off of those notes.

[@faithyates7826]

I know your president can’t.

[@Chicote.Azteca]

There is a old saying in spanlsh: “ ladron que roba a ladron tiene 100 años de perdon” LOL

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

literally no one cares.

[@Bonjour-World]

“thief who steals from thief has 100 years of forgiveness”

[@robertsiefman7543]

He’s such a baby If you did nothing wrong shutupn!! How is every judge prejudice??? How do people not see thy?

[@theplugrecuiter_4155]

Next time the lady reporter needs to let trump finish talking. Now ima go elsewhere to hear all of it.

[@Tech_with_Loco]

Remember the BIG Orange?

[@Bonjour-World]

Those ugly fiberglass statues ???? We are all trying to forget those.

[@benwhite3229]

He's totally a narcissist

[@lorenzrey575]

When doesn't the Orange Messiah not speak? 😂😂😂

[@donnieshoaf]

🤔 0:50. He is smiling talking about people leaving the courthouse. Almost seems set up

[@outtaredzhead4441]

I think they were trying to cause a mistrial.

[@donnieshoaf]

@@outtaredzhead4441 omg I didn’t even think of that. Makes sense.

[@user-po8nn4zp8z]

im so sick of this narcissistic man and everyday he blames someone esle! Put him in jail,thats the only place where we cang hear him,im sick of this crazy man!

[@josieevans2173]

Why is the reporter talking over the president? Shhhh! The president is on

[@susymurillo5758]

He needs to find other lies to say. It's getting old same oh same oh! I would love to know how many lies he has spoken to date! God help 🇺🇸

[@Blugyvr]

He's taking over 2024

[@charlesfinley5402]

That's his problem always blames others for the problem he causes for his self 😔😔😔

[@melindahamel7683]

The Bible says what is good is now bad and what is bad is now good. Time is short brothers and sisters.

[@JustSomeone167]

Blue tie? Doesn’t he always wear a red?

[@jsmcguireIII]

How many MAGA are already in prison? A thousand?

[@pamlewis1183]

Just lock him up, already! 🙄

[@joeanonimous1105]

Trump would have testified, but he had these bone spurs, see, and they made it too difficult to walk to the witness stand. But he got a GREAT letter from his Doctor.

[@westcoastbuckeye5304]

Like no one`s ever seen before......translation: I`m lying

[@AlexJones37]

ABC: Here’s Donald Trump speaking… Also ABC: Let’s show him speak but continue with our pointless dialogue so the people can’t hear what he’s saying.

[@karenpayne3946]

Trump 2024 can’t come soon enough!

[@timsullivan8401]

In the Program , We call it Rigorous Honesty Donny! That means doing Your best to live Life in an Honest way with Integrity and Dignity!!!! Man, Your Grandkids and Barron watch You daily and know the Truth! It's too late for Ivanka, Donny Jr. and Eric!!

[@Purrrjury]

The only criminal in thia case is Michael Cohen. Who knew?

[@Bonjour-World]

Ding Dong the Orange Witch is cooked and he knows it !!

[@HelptheBroncos]

I don't like Biden or dump....but this guy is that guy with the football, gets hurt, and takes the ball home.

[@dianabenobo]

😊😊In spite of what we witness here, there are many very good and excellent people in the world worthy of the love and dignity of a democratic fraternity offered by our Constitution.

[@RobertWilliams-hi9bq]

And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands.

[@bobfist1219]

Sing a different song Don.

[@mariahenrich9602]

The only bench this corrupt judge should be sitting on is in a park.

[@DevinSheaProductions]

You mean rants? Can we get to sentencing already?

[@carollstanton7]

He's so guilty I can smell them all the way to oak Lawn

[@joewight4]

I know because Donald Trump wanted to redirect money that was supposed to be for the border wall or how about when Biden left the White House from his first two terms with Obama he kept documents for 4 years😮 what did Joe Biden ever stand trial I don't recall you ever did and when Joe Biden went to go run for president his son admitted to using cocaine which is highly illegal highly addictive and extremely dangerous and Hunter laughed and joked about it even admitting to smoking Parmesan cheese🤨

[@joewight4]

You know you hear the news all the time about that train derailment or all of those people from January 6th getting charged and sent to jail but did you ever stop to think how hypocritical the left really is (grasp) Chicago Illinois has been a democratic City for the past 90 years since the 30s and within that time we've seen Lake Michigan is suffering the worst pollution from Chicago Illinois not to mention the air pollution and gun violence and the residents there are sick and tired of seeing illegal immigrants get set up for homeless shelters when some of their own American residents can't afford to live there even with a full-time job... humm And as for January 6th wasn't there something kind of similar to that oh yeah that's right when Donald Trump was inaugurated he couldn't even go through the streets to celebrate his victory because an Insurrection caused by a cult was rampaging the streets and when you know it after all that 39 criminal cases was dropped... People like you just come a dime a dozen don't you not doing your research or removing those blinders from your eyes and looking at the full picture

[@user-yj5fp2go1x]

Much as a guilty verdict would make me smile, I'm sad that it will not make a difference. Facts, truth, reason and logic cannot cut through multiple generations of bigotry. The 51% lethally stupid results from the Electoral College could still give us Hitler 2.0 in the Fall.

[@neilkale8568]

you mean the democrat party?

[@paulpaul9226]

Trump has a Jewish family so why are you calling him Hitler? Hitler invaded across the borders of other countries and Trump wants to stop the invaders of our border . The complete opposite

[@safarijoejnr534]

Can't see the forest for the trees i see. Good luck with the 49% though your going to need it.

[@nicholasstathoulopoulos4744]

​@@neilkale8568No, I think he meant the other guy who literally has quoted Mein Kampf. How American.

[@DevinSheaProductions]

Oh yeah. His cult will still vote for him. No matter how much every media outlet on the planet will tell the story, these cult members will still watch Fux and believe the propaganda. And we will continue to suffer the “Collective Guilt” as the Germans say.

[@d.rodrsqueq1326]

The trial is a scam? That's why he refused to get on the witness stand. What a 🤡.

[@Rick-ii3wn]

Joke right

[@40s9s3]

Probably hobo urine on the grass

[@libbycollins9349]

Blah blah blah.

[@user-sw6ee7pp5k]

Lock him up!!!!

[@donnadavis1538]

Please lock him up so we don't have to hear his voice any longer... VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

No ones voting blue this year, genius. The only ones who should be locked up are nazis like you.

[@ADnyserd-nk6dk5ok3l]

OMGoodness so all 78+ million people are Nazis 🤔

[@GrandmaJunebug]

A witch hunt, huh? Is Trump advocating for burning at the stake??? Hey, I can dream, can't I?

[@Bonjour-World]

Ding Dong the Witch is dead !!!

[@GrandmaJunebug]

@@Bonjour-World 🤣🤣🤣

[@olddoug8945]

same old broken record, donnie.

[@marylorettahouston3698]

Hush!

[@heddakortesmaki8487]

Guilty.

[@bratis99]

dang! is Trump talking about himself again... same ol Magot stuff

[@drfaridonamdjadi7516]

To be honest comparing wet grass with a criminal case does not make sense and this comparison happens in authoritarian countries where they want to press charges against their political opponents! People are not idiot and they understand!

[@godemperorpepe]

So much salt in these comments lol

[@jillianlawrie8618]

Gulit doald trump go to jail now we are all hoping it happens

[@JamesWlos-xk2mo]

Hope you win president Trump 🇺🇸

[@morrisphillips6518]

Trump isn't well, and we all know it, shame on us.

[@carmiemakahanaloa3924]

Same 💩different day 😂😜🤣 trump says the same thing every time 😜🤪 it’s a witch hunt blah blah blah

[@pjdava]

ABC News, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

[@Carolina-uf2ip]

Trump’s lawyer must go home at night and sob in his pillow for leaving his old firm for this. And if they lose, good luck getting Trump to pay you. Why these lawyers don’t learn is mystifying

[@happylife5631]

FJB

[@brittneyk0158]

🎻🎻 🎻 😭😭😭🎻🎻🎻😭😭😭

[@jesusmunoz5742]

Well if Ted Cruz says there is no crime who are we to say otherwise ;)

[@StephenOConnell-tz5zw]

Not on Trump's part. But Cohen and the democrats? Lol YYUUUUUPPPPP lmaooooo

[@francesgregory8936]

Because lying ted cruz is part of his corrupted minions. He soon be next in line. Just a matter of time. Watch .it just the beginning.

[@darinschmerin76]

True! Plus Donald has been chosen by Jesus himself 😂. Total pig of a human. It’s sad to see our country in such shape. Biden and Trump are just pawns for the corporations backing them. then we get all bent out of shape and distracted by what’s really going on. It amazes me how people idolize these people. Let’s just get back to work and move things forward with a fresh congress and real presidential options.

[@Taylor-em5mg]

Team donald

[@stephensmalldridge9504]

Are you kidding This is perfect democratic spin How can you use such a stupid analogy Have you ever heard of sprinklers??? Of course wet grass doesn't prove it rained See how pro outcome you hatchet whaks are

[@frankmagadan-bv5dh]

VoN ShiTzinPanTz guilty until proven guilty ..period!!!

[@lindakindlon2383]

Blah blah blah 🙄

[@BoogieBoyBrown]

WAAAAAHhHH🍼👶🍼

[@desipage9862]

The 47th President Trump ❤

[@jsmcguireIII]

In prison LOL!!!!

[@tonydfixertonydfixer9113]

Still in Slammer during the 47th administration 😂

[@desipage9862]

@@tonydfixertonydfixer9113 atleast you acknowledge your king!

[@Elizabeth.384]

Down with Trump up with Jesus !!

[@desipage9862]

@@Elizabeth.384 Jesus is too busy browsing youtube

[@SgtGreg74]

Republicans and Democrats, listen to Isaiah 2:11-12, "A day is coming when human pride will be ended and human arrogance destroyed.Then the Lord alone will be exalted. On that day the Lord Almighty will humble everyone who is powerful, everyone who is proud and conceited. Read 2 Timothy 3 about the Last Days.

[@Bonjour-World]

Magic Sky Fairies are a farce regardless of the branding

[@user-ox6yr1hh2m]

TRUMP 2024 !!!!

[@ruthenahensley8869]

Biden for 2024! 💙💙

[@tonydfixertonydfixer9113]

Trump for the Slammer 2024😅

[@Elizabeth.384]

Down with Trump up with Jesus!!

[@user-ox6yr1hh2m]

@@ruthenahensley8869 another year with this demented guy, this country will go to hell

[@lzyaccurate7919]

Go Trump!! 😃

[@jesusmunoz5742]

Girl, don't go away mad, girl, just go away.

[@drumtwo4seven]

DIRECTLY TO PRISON *FDT*

[@rockodomingo7518]

Straight to jail!

[@madelinejane40]

O please 🙄 How bout he go right to jail and not collect $200

[@tonydfixertonydfixer9113]

Go trump, go to the SLAMMER 2024,!

[@michaelloch5263]

He needs to come up with some new lies.

[@accutronitisthe2nd95]