Exclusive: Rachel Maddow Interviews Lev Parnas - Part 2 | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Lev Parnas, federally indicted associate of Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, talks with Rachel Maddow in an exclusive interview about his role in the Ukraine scheme that would lead to Trump's impeachment. Aired on 1/15/20.
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[@violetwagner7588]

Rachel Maddox did good interview on lev parnas. She knew the right questions to ask. Great Job.

[@jorgennorrman4023]

I really respect Mr Parnas for speaking out on this, and it's interesting to hear his take in this matter.

[@jacob95124]

I love you, Rachel! You deserve the Nobel prize for journalism. You are AWESOME!😘

[@SuperSpace2009]

You are so right! She is a awesome journalist. She is a true Patriot. Always trying to get to the truth. Her show is worth watching. She know just the right questions to ask. Lev Parnas is a hero. Finally someone to come forward! I believe every word he said. He has nothing to lose. This man needs to be question in this trial. They are scared of this man.

[@tlbx57]

Really? Wow, you got it David. You are being deceived big time. Do some honest investigation, judge by actions not words. What have the democrats done for America compared to POTUS and his team? Be honest with yourself. How is your 401K or business profits? How about lowest unemployment across the board? Foreign policy where others pay UN fee closer to their fair share, etc....? www.whitehouse.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/

[@deemaverick987]

@@tlbx57 what have republicans done for America? Oh yeah, tried to take your health care, even trump said it was mean, very mean.

[@jameswhitt2984]

rachel is a horrible journalist, dishonest as they come. You dems seem to like that. Cheers.

[@garycarter4297]

I agree!!! ............ Trump can do mo wrong and you need oxygen...

[@Spiderveins60]

Thank you Rachel, you are doing us all a great service.

[@charlestredway8253]

Amazing how “Everybody was in the loop!” Lev Parnas has demonstrated the truth to that!!!

[@nicolepsy]

Witnesses and documents, anyone?? So many are just now learning about the whole ugly mess that's been going on since day one. Innocent people don't fight to keep witnesses and documents out of a trial.

[@fabi13407]

Nicole L exactly perfect calls do not need 10 lawyers ( who is paying for this service) : who defended OJ and Epstein

[@kathleenmitchell1582]

@@fabi13407 That some of those same lawyers wanted Lev to fall on his sword for the Orange Buffoon is disgusting.

THINK DEMOCRATS, THINK !!! WHERE'S HUNTER ?????!!!! How can he not be material to this trial ???? They are NOT asking for Joe biden .. BUT for his SON Hunter ???!!! Does HUNTER HAVE IMMUNITY JUST because his dad was the Vice President ??!!!

[@reneolguin1081]

@ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@philosopherstoned420]

We're learning this... the rest of the country isn't because GOP be like "Nuh uh, can't use this, we started already, no takesies-backsies!" No wonder Moscow Mitch is trying to rush this to be done before the State of the Union

[@user-tg3yg6np7s]

Love u Rachel great job

[@thejulesist]

Good work Rachel!!!!

[@franchotcandler]

If I want to know whats going on, I listen to your show. You break it down in a language I can understand. Thank you

[@ocormier5715]

Rachel Maddow you the best! You will be part of history!

[@andregordon2599]

Finally! Full episodes!

[@ghostkeeper6218]

Finally, someone who tells the truth.

[@frankyb702]

Bren Lhirondelle - lol

[@kenrinkalfredfrancis5382]

⁰090

[@jmacdonald8630]

Wow Rachel, great interview! You are one smart cookie! Terrific!

[@helpinghandy4091]

So true!

[@tlbx57]

Really? Wow, you got it bad, J. You are being deceived big time. Do some honest investigation, judge by actions not words. What have the democrats done for America compared to POTUS and his team? Be honest with yourself. How is your 401K or business profits? How about lowest unemployment across the board? Foreign policy where others pay UN fee closer to their fair share, etc....? www.whitehouse.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/

[@katiekane5247]

@@tlbx57 cut & paste nonsense all over this comment section. Do you get paid by the piece?

[@arrondellrene9695]

Smart cookie, LOL, you’re much more than that Rachel. You’re the greatest!!! But this whole story is so cynical and depressing...especially when the bad keeps getting away with murder on 5th avenue....well, almost...we’re now hoping that Justice will prevail, some day!

[@cbbgenki4315]

PARNAS makes a lot of sense. It connects all the dots on why the absurd actions and behavior of all these people. They are all in it and they have dirt on each other. Especially trump. He has dirt on all of them.

[@thejulesist]

They all have a $$$$$ stake in it. They are all in The Trump corruption organization!!!!!

[@thothheartmaat2833]

That's why they all talk smack about Trump every day? Because he has dirt on all of them?

[@ColoradoMelody]

And Putin has the dirt on trump.

[@cbbgenki4315]

@@thothheartmaat2833 I think the "they" i am referring to is different from the "they" you are talking about.

[@carlosdeleon3524]

like songland said! They're all in the loop! And he told the truth, look how parness says the same thing! And there are many more who has that same information! I agree with the people! Republican Party has become corrupt with this president!

[@lindaayala6541]

Again, as in part 1, my heartfelt thanks to #MSNBC for publishing the full Maddow/Parnas interview. ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@juliefarrell3957]

Ditto

[@OttawaAndy]

Yes! I don't have cable and was wanting to see this.

[@lauragn4300]

It all makes sense...

[@Virus-wc5vt]

Linda Ayala I appreciated it also 😊

[@lindaayala6541]

Thanks for all the replies, everybody! :)

[@WonderMagician]

Every voter needs to see and hear this - in the daily firehose gush of lies flooding our airwaves by the GOP and Trump - facts and truth are precious bits of gold. We deserve to know the facts! Thank you Rachel!

[@djondjon]

Work your magic, WonderMagician! Help get the word out!

[@gwen3010]

This is too much!!! The Senate is helping a cover-up!!!!

[@batboy3746]

Our White House and Senate is broken. It always has been, however, we never had officials "stress test" the structure of our government like this before. And now, we all can see...this can not continue.

[@batboy3746]

@No Ma'am - Your first comment is just bizarre, so I will ignore it. Your second one, seems legit, but I have a feeling, anything I say will just be ignored. But here goes. Back in the early days of the U.S., the White House, and Senate functioned without much problems. This was a time before modern medicine, and television, etc. And in the 1900's, well you could start to see some problems with it, however, without the internet, people were mostly in the dark, but you could see cracks in the 1960's. And here we are today, with all kinds of information on the internet to educate ourselves, except some people are rather "not very smart", and swallow all kinds of BS. But...for the most part, those with functioning brains can see...this government is severely damaged, but, they often can NOT get to the root cause. BUT IT'S YOUR LUCKY DAY...I'm going to tell you what is wrong! We are a flawed democracy because of 1) the electoral college, 2) plurality voting, 3) our broken Senate. 1 & 2 = broken White House. Electoral college: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baimZWV-nLF0as0 I'm going to let you research #2 and #3. You should get in the habit, of doing research for yourself. And I don't mean, finding the answers on InfoWars or Fox News. BONUS POINTS: Find some solutions!

[@drakefire6675]

@No Ma'am Why is it broken? Maybe you should ask the party that you seem to support. After all, they've been going on for the past several decades about how the Government is evil, all the while refusing to permit its function. Sorry, but Republicans have decided that Governing isn't their job. Destroying the government is.

[@drakefire6675]

@Tom Waddle You mean Trump's own admission, US law experts confirming Trump broke the law, the OMB files that were released today, and everything else isn't "proof" to you. www.axios.com/read-trump-administration-ukraine-aid-documents-fd1a45f9-dd8b-4401-ac9a-9d6acd09d9bb.html Start reading.

[@thejulesist]

A cover up of the worst kind. Trump is selling us to the devil

[@icecube721]

Sad day when a criminal speaks more truth than the entire GOP.

[@lucyjackson9408]

True to this day only so much worse! Harris/Waltz💙🩵💙🩵💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 vote blue like democracy is at stake bc it is

[@ArtByJulieE]

He's hella scared of being Epstein'd !!!

[@tanyajoseph5650]

Can you blame him? I would be afraid also.

[@matthewparmelee9457]

mind reading

[@drakefire6675]

@No Ma'am Oh, please. The only one spewing nonsense is you. Parnas has already handed over documentation which collaborates his claims.

[@sarahpickett416]

Remember Rudy Gilliani, said he knows where bodies is buried. This statement normally spoken from a Mobsters and Hit-Men.

[@drakefire6675]

@No Ma'am Your inability to accept evidence, alongside that of the rest of Trump cult, doesn't mean the evidence isn't there. If you don't like the facts? Not my problem. Try reading the OBM report. www.axios.com/read-trump-administration-ukraine-aid-documents-fd1a45f9-dd8b-4401-ac9a-9d6acd09d9bb.html

[@lw3269]

Just like Michael Cohen. A guy who was 100% behind Spanky and now deeply regrets his choices. Yeah, they both did sh*tty things but props to them for seeing the light. He is very believable.

[@imisstoronto3121]

Oh, he's done criminal things, but like Cohen they were are the behest of Fat Donnie. Seems strange to me that the 'minions' are the ones going to jail, and the one who directs it is still free.

[@wilywascal2024]

*~ Four Biggest Whoppers of 2019~* 1) Trump: "No obstruction." 2) Trump: "No collusion." 3) Trump: "Perfect call." 4) Trump: "Giuliani is a great crime fighter."

[@craigvietor6891]

it must be a cult, you need help

[@tanyajoseph5650]

Oh wait you forgo, Rudy's a warrior.

[@wilywascal2024]

@@craigvietor6891 ~Russian bot's inane nonsense irrelevant to comment, in typical fashion, Doc!

[@wilywascal2024]

@@tanyajoseph5650~ Bemuses, beleaguers, and behooves Bugs to observe Bubbas bouncing about their bubble; boisterous boys beaten brainless, bombastically bounding blindly down every Bolshevik Potemkin bunny hole, bent on a borderless futile bet for that bonanza of bogus Biden blasphemy. But, beware: their bounty bought--and brought back--be the beast Beelzebub!

[@wilywascal2024]

@Troll Troller ~Trump's desperate plea to Republicans: "Us crooks and traitors have to stick together!"

[@ericaespinosa4030]

I can't help but like Parnas. He seems so credible. He tells it like it is.

[@shadmo8629]

Come on Erica. Like Michael Cohen he is a shady character involved in despicable political dirty work, and who is now spilling his guts because he's been thrown under the bus by President "I don't know him".

[@dbzsuperssjblack2690]

Erica Espinosa you’re right if he doesn’t say anything rn we’ll never connect these pieces in the history books

[@ninaslavicek9931]

Erica Espinosa i agree, he comes across as a honest guy. He also seems more capable than most of Trump’s man.

[@ericaespinosa4030]

@@shadmo8629 Because of the President....exactly. Yes they were bad, but also got taken advantage by the President. A President who keeps using, bribing, and manipulating these infatuated people for his own personal benefit and taking the brunt of both Trump's criminality and their own. The difference is that these guys had consequences to their actions, and later realized their part in Trump's schemes. A person can begin to change for the better, once awareness of their crime is implemented. Trump, never gets consequences, and prefers others to suffer for his crimes. How many people HAVE changed once they get caught? Lots

[@ericaespinosa4030]

@qarohc I don't like Hillary nor Biden. But you are very mistaken about Hillary and Biden's alleged corruption. For Trump's own administration has now cleared Hillary's emails and Clinton foundation twice now as of a few weeks ago and a few months ago. Trump's own State Department and DOJ both completed their promise to his supporters of investigating Hillary on all fronts and was proven innocent. Of course you will never hear that come out of FOX or right wing news sources, but it was all over the news. Trump again has wasted taxpayer's money on frivolous vindictive investigations to smear his opponents. Same with Biden, he was cleared more than twice about the firing of the Ukrainian corrupt Prosecutor Shokin, who refused to investigate corruption cases including Burisma

[@hexagon624]

Great to come here while waiting for the continued trial

[@JimBananas]

Excellent report Rachel, thank you and well done.

[@nohandzshawtie]

She deserves an award for this interview

[@sarahanderson2525]

Totally.

[@nexussix7933]

Sassy L for talking to a document forger and indicted liar? She asked no questions about his lack of credibility.

[@sarahanderson2525]

@@nexussix7933 Dude has 20 pictures each with everyone. Credibility. LOL Get Lost Chud.

[@nexussix7933]

Sarah Anderson hes a big money donor. If you donate to a campaign over a certain amount you get a picture.

[@nexussix7933]

Sarah Anderson i have pictures of me and Ronald Regan does not mean I know him genius.

[@l3igl2eaper]

Rick Perry announced his retirement several months ago. Now we see why.

[@whyme3286]

So when a republican retires theirs something wrong? Typical pos democrats

[@kevinfandelos1555]

@@whyme3286 , Timmyyyyyyy, you missed the meat in your rubbish pie! Let me help! "So when a republican retires..." AND IS DEEPLY CONNECTED TO A CRIMINAL SCANDAL, "there's something wrong?" YYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSSS! Quit snowflaking so hard Timmy PS; straightened out your basic spelling! I mean, a Russian writing in English can't be expected to get the basics right, even with spellcheck?

[@reneolguin1081]

@@whyme3286 zzzzzzzzzzzzzz wake up timmy...try to keep up

[@outlawJosieFox]

Rick Perry is totally involved here. This is all about Russian and American oligarchs stealing the Ukrainian oil and gas industry.

[@createdcreated1977]

@@whyme3286 NO. Only the guilty ones.

[@helpinghandy4091]

I nominate RACHEL MADDOWS for person of the year! As a real patriot , give this woman a Pulitzer a Peabody And a Nobel Peace prize ! Excellent reporting

[@elbacorcuera4451]

Agree!!

[@christopherscustoms3722]

So let me get this straight. Lev parnas is more of a patriot than most of the GOP. Wtf is happening.

[@raincadeify]

Look at the power they have with this skillet dinner so a president. Beyond anything they could have imagined.

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

Welcome to the beginning of the end.

[@ykalon]

@MooMoo45 Taylor Moron

[@whirlwinds4230]

Donald Trump is what happening. Get home out of office.

[@raincadeify]

@MooMoo45 Taylor Because it's so much more important to help Clinton and Biden than a sitting prez, lol. I had to say that because lameness begs for rebuke, but the best question is to ask, why would this quest to end corruption by our caped wonder be a secret? Why not give the money, as legally obligated and have an investigation too? Or even go to Congress and get them onboard to withhold further disbursements if that's the best way to deal with it? You're saying it's fine with if POTUS's break the law. Where's your moral high ground, if you hate Dems for corruption but don't mind an outlaw President? You make no sense.

[@bclassie8810]

For the life of me, why keep someone from testifying if they could prove my innocence? Think about it folks.

[@johnbrown4736]

Quite the stretch for even his closest followers to believe. Don't let people prove my innocence!

[@skip741x3]

Beccause in this case HE is Not innocent and has everything to loose.....Any genuinely innocent person would Welcome and Want witnesses because they Know they are innocent..the only thing the Truth exposes, is what has been kept hidden...Only a Liar would be afraid of Truth

[@JerryAlatalo]

An honorable president of the United States who believes he/she is being impeached unfairly would immediately arrange for his/her own extensive, detailed witness testimony in the impeachment trial, - because an honorable president would stand for nothing less than clearing up and resolving the entire divisiveness-creating situation. Of course, this would depend on whether the particular president was honorable, or not...

[@michelez715]

It's the story of the tax returns all over again, isn't it. The ones he wd "love" to release, once the auditing of them was finished. Three years later, he is prepared to go to SCOTUS, to prevent those same tax returns being disclosed. He wd "love" Mulvaney and Bolton to testify, but what can you do, executive privilege won't allow it. His lies follow the same pattern. Agree to do something, and then wriggle out of it by whatever means possible.

[@shannon3944]

Boggles the mind, don't it??!! 😳😳

[@curtiskimbrough1096]

Parnas described this perfectly, this is Looney Tunes. A really dangerous cartoon show, starting Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham. This is really sickening for me and I suspect many other veterans. Renegade, 101st.

[@anneporter123]

Than you for your service and please keep serving!!

[@mrssperry6562]

The Great Awakening is here.

[@whirlwinds4230]

Vote Graham and McConnell out of office.

[@rogerwintle1968]

It's starring not starting - ARE YOU A VETERAN - i DON'T THINK SO - I think you are lying when you say "other veterans" implying that you are a veteran. RSVP

[@rogerwintle1968]

@Andrew Brent Don't believe you

[@richardowens9061]

Let me just say in advance: Lev Parnas did not commit suicide!

[@batboy3746]

I'm naming my next dog, Lev Parnas.

[@sdscipio]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jaydavids6485]

@@batboy3746 Lev Paw-nes

[@iiz67]

good call!

[@batboy3746]

@@jaydavids6485 - Omg, too funny! Okay, now I'm doing it for real. Lev Paw-nes! Perfect! 👍

[@doughoward1204]

I’m sorry I meant everyone who reads Rachel metal stuff even the simplest person can understand it so well she’s quite a person and I love listening to her

[@roseboudreaux9922]

Thank you Father God for exposing the Truth🌊

[@franreid8203]

Thank you Lev Parnas for exposing the truth!

[@ramonaestrada601]

After listening to Parnas, I realize he’s an intelligent man. He’s articulate and speaks very well. A lot more than trump!

[@whaghht]

I can’t explain it but under different circumstances, I’d like him. If he brings down Trump, I’ll like him a whole lot more.

[@DavidJ222]

YouWhat? He doesn't seem like a bad guy necessarily. But he does come off as somewhat naive, which made him easy prey for a seasoned con-man like Trump.

[@karistone1297]

I agree totally. Parnas was definitely misguided but I think he has a good heart. That's what Trump does...people who fall under his spell would do anything for him. When I see Trump's rallies I've always thought it was like a cult.

[@faithnelson2013]

YouWhat? i was totally expecting to dislike him too, but he has a certain charm.

[@PG-wz7by]

Parnas hurt many people in his life. He's scared and contrite now, just as Michael Cohen was, but he did the crimes. That said, I don't hate him.

[@specialk4455]

@PG , I believe Parma’s is speaking the truth

[@stefanpopovici62]

Lev Parnas you are an inspiration, cheers mate, you are the proof, humanity still has a conscience. Acknowledging a mistake, is already a large step towards correcting that mistake.

[@DavidJ222]

Trump claims that he doesn't know Lev Parnas, even though there are more pictures of him with Lev, than there are of him with Melania.

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

No Ma'am How does your reply refute the original comment?

[@DavidJ222]

Beautiful Surprise I know right. He sounds like one of Trump's defense lawyers in the Senate trial. They have yet to refute any of the evidence against Trump so far.

[@renecurry6551]

@No Ma'am It's more an uncommon obsession with the truth!!!

[@cosmosofinfinity]

@No Ma'am The comment was not about removing him from office, but the denial of knowing Lev Parnas. You have an obsession with distracting to other topics instead of addressing the original one.

[@staceyboomboom8031]

@No Ma'am I think it is you who is obsessed with Trump. Ask yourself why are you defending this person , because he is the President? Was he a person of truth, honour and integrity in his life before the presidency? What reason do you have to believe he cared anything about you before he was in office? He has ALWAYS been corrupt. If you can't see that , that's on you .

[@kimcoates7569]

Did I hear Parnas say (44:38) an " intimate" dinner for 6 with Trump at the Trump Hotel ? How can Trump say he doesn't know Parnas, when he invited him to a small dinner party?

[@joko09010]

Kim Coates And Trump had discussions with his attorneys and agreed in writing to waive any conflicts so one of his personal attorneys could represent Mr. Lev Parnas. Come on!!!

[@ramonaestrada601]

Kim Coates cuz trump is a lying slob

[@kimcoates7569]

@@joko09010 Trump made a mob boss move. Get Parnas to use his attorney, then instruct that attorney to keep Parnas quiet during the impeachment inquiry. It worked too. Right up until Parnas figured he was about to be made a scapegoat. I wish Parnas had talked sooner but the noise he's making now is much more difficult for Republicans to silence.

[@kimcoates7569]

@@ramonaestrada601 The Washington Post has a Trump lie counter. It just exceeded 16,200 lies in 3yrs. The man is pathologically lying everytime he breathes.

[@adykjopgarbag500]

The only way a lawyer would let Lev Parnas talk to media is because he is telling the truth and there is no risk of contradicting himself...

[@marylynne9104]

Congratulations to Rachel Maddow on a journalistic coup. Great interview.

[@cleop2813]

House should run this full interview during the impeachment trial.

[@adykjopgarbag500]

The only way a lawyer would let Lev Parnas talk to media is because he is telling the truth and there is no risk of contradicting himself.

[@deborahminess4668]

It's truly scary if the top level of our justice dept is corrupt.

[@lexyortiz5412]

It is. There is no 'if'.

[@brendapcmt]

Ha! Three years later haven’t we come a long way!!

[@aisler123]

I'm confused why they didnt call him as a witness. Why is everyone acting like hes not saying this. This is what they need to connect the dots

[@tlbx57]

Because they learned it was not true.

Lev hasn't been called as a witness for several reasons. One being he has a open CRIMINAL case and is out on bond. Second, MOSCOW-mitch has balked at having WITNESSES & DOCUMENTS at the Senate TRIAL. For the 1st time in history of the U.S. SENATE.

[@sadisticnerm]

Our hero...Lev? "After all this time?" "Always"

[@chukabucka]

Favourite comment ✊

[@thejulesist]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@lavernecoleman550]

Oh, I hope they don't try and murder this man😯 l believe him.

[@helpinghandy4091]

I can see the cheetoh dust all over him.. poor guy.

[@Yoshikaable]

I think he did this so that it's too late to murder him

[@franreid8203]

I think he is spilling the beans, all of them, because he has worked out how this is going to play out and he is saving himself from being scapegoated and or murdered.

[@georgearnold841]

@MooMoo45 Taylor youre a fkng moron Fk off you sad POS! Dyed in the Wool hahahhaha do you even know what that means? This fkng orange lump of lard was given money by his father to start his "business" life and then his dad had to GIFT him millions more to bail him out of bad business decisions.and he's made a "business" of losing money his entire career. Only a brainless simpleton on crack would believe your stupidity. Like I said...FK OFF saddo snowflake.

[@dalehoward4010]

Parnes isn't a joke, he's a lot of things but he's no joke I'm totally discussed with anyone that supports trump and his administration. The evidence is out and the truth about trump is finally being heard he doesn't need to be criticized he needs to be tried and convicted of treason and he should be punished as a traitor if their aren't any punishments for this corrupt president and his family we are going to see more of this behavior. trump is hiding out in Switzerland because there isn't an agreement to extraite him and maybe this should change.trump is a war criminal and he should be punished as such.

[@violetwagner7588]

The feds need to protect him and his family

[@aquariuslyfe2515]

Now we know why they don't want no evidence. Everybody is involved.

[@ingelarson6738]

It sure looks that way! Tragic!!!!

[@charlottecannon8094]

Exactly.

[@tlbx57]

The evidence is coming. The republicans are next up at bat.

[@ingelarson6738]

@ You Think! Hunter has nothing to do with all of this. The President is in the wrong. His kids have really no qualifications and should not doing any business in the WH.

[@eyedownload]

@ Hunter Biden has nothing to do with Trump's and his cronies abuse of power. Totally unrelated. It's just another smokescreen/distraction, like the conveniently timed illegal assassination of Soleimani, with no imminent threat, that the T. Admin has created to deflect from their actions.That is why they are fighting to deny witnesses and evidence. It establishes the truth and they are afraid of the truth.

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Perry is hilarious! He was out... said: "I'm not going to jail for y'all" Lol.

[@postoak2755]

Rachel, brilliant reporting, brilliant interviewing!

[@tlbx57]

Really? You are being deceived big time. Do some honest investigation, judge by actions not words. What have the democrats done for America compared to POTUS and his team? Be honest with yourself. How is your 401K or business profits? How about lowest unemployment across the board? Foreign policy where others pay UN fee closer to their fair share, etc....? www.whitehouse.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/

[@expendable4h002]

She really walked you through it and held you hand. Worst interview I have ever seen. She had to stop the interview every 3 minutes so she could state her opinion. That’s called framing a narrative.

[@garycarter4297]

NOT IMPRESSED WITH YOUR LOW I Q

[@newyorkcitythebigapple6788]

@@tlbx57 You sound mad good be mad You're schmuck. Tony go cry to your Daddy. Your lying, criminal impeached President is a POS. NYC we don't want him back

[@newyorkcitythebigapple6788]

@@expendable4h002 Look at you trying so hard to sound intellectual you can't even articulate. Pathetic schmuck

[@Trufflehound1011]

Rachel, Would like a similar interview with Bolton .

[@stefanklass6763]

if any one deserves a pardon, it is this man and I hope the next President will grand him that for his act of bravery of comming forward!

[@ritamaldonado2332]

With this bunch he knows he’s got to let it all out, his life depends on it

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Yes 👍

[@michaelwalker4355]

when are the citizens going to show some ticker and take to the streets demanding justice or are they all cowards

[@yougotmike]

Dang it 3rd... You take pics with the whole family, one by one, the family knows you

[@judithsmith9582]

@Troll Troller Bud Fud . . . Is a TROLL Don't feed the trolls

[@giuseppa3767]

The democratic party should provide body guards for this guy.

[@skipbooth2746]

Why! He hasn't said anything bad about Hilary.

[@defdickie5980]

@Lady Day link please?!!!

[@skipbooth2746]

@Lady DayGood luck with that. Trump 2020

[@Rhiannon011]

I am betting Parnas's attorney is taking care of that. He also kind of 'sticks" with Parnas like glue, wherever he goes of late. I read a very interesting article "interview" with Parnas's attorney on CNN News online last night...and he has a very very interesting past, the kind of people he has represented through the years, etc.. Bondy is the attorney's name? He has represented a lot of "Mafia type people" that were corrupt, but who he feels are "redeemable" and willing to "fink" and make things right etc...so this attorney is very very familiar with this type of Mafia type behavior...he is very very good at his job.

[@kathleenmitchell1582]

@Lady Day Yeah, Lev goes back to Fred tRump days.

[@hfycentral]

Why is Sekulow still on the Senate floor defending the criminal when he's wrapped up in the Ukraine scandal?

[@terrysullivan1992]

Because he is Trump's lawyer.

[@hfycentral]

@@terrysullivan1992 when the mob boss calls his priest to be his lawyer.. I guess that's how u frame it. Pastor jay sekulow as u will see will become a material witness to giulianis shadow Ukraine policy

[@evelynst.laurent2621]

@@terrysullivan1992 ķi

[@barrone9317]

This guy needs protection ASAP

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Might get Epsteined...

[@theMomBot]

@@orishejuukuedojor2736 was just thinking that

[@garycarter4297]

No.. If it was the Clintons, YES

[@katiekane5247]

But who can we trust to protect him?

[@taurarush2465]

I wouldn't eat out, order any packages, meet anyone at night or in secluded places... I'd hit the deck if I heard a door slam!

[@toodlesoops7761]

Rachel, I cry typing this as you have kept this old lady sane since 2015 upon my awareness of the trump horror and subsequent horror of his presidency. You are such a great soul! Blessings and protection showered about you for all you have done and are doing. I'm at 700 pages documenting in "grandma speak" and so appreciate listening to your wise narrative of history as it unfolds - hopefully we will all rise from this horror like the Phoenix - take care and thank you for your great contribution to history.

[@jeanniecarmona8606]

Wow, we need to protect Parnas because he’s a very important witness! Get him to testify asap

[@doughoward1204]

Rachel metals is the best when she tells it like it is everyone in America can’t understand it God bless Rachel metals she’s doing a great job NBC you are so lucky to have her

[@patrickguest2762]

honestly seems very down to earth

[@asaoded2384]

He's what we call in NY, "a mentsch".

[@DavidJ222]

Based on Lev's description, Trump's DC hotel sounds like Swamp Headquarters.

[@batboy3746]

*How Democrats win in 2020* 1) Vote BLUE against Trump (focus on battleground states) 2) Vote BLUE against these vulnerable GOP Senators: Gardner (CO), Collins (ME), McSally (AZ), Tillis (NC), Ernst (IA) If the Democrats gain these seats, and lose only Doug Jones (AL), they will have a majority in the Senate.

[@Jv-fn5xg]

​@Tom Waddle Hillary Clinton: 65,853,514............Donald Trump: 62,984,828

[@drakefire6675]

@Tom Waddle Somebodies still triggered Trump got the minority vote.

[@kimwhitmore7505]

@ David J. Absolutely! I thought that was common knowledge.

[@kimwhitmore7505]

@No Ma'am His explanations make a lot more sense than Trump's.

[@أحمدالصاعدي-ك3ل]

Parnas comes out very credible.

[@kiphorton1]

He needs to be locked up with monitors and multiple guards. So that he doesn't end up deceased by "suicide"....

[@morganverapen1699]

Kip Horton yes I agree that Criminal in the White House must not suicide once locked up.

[@karenpiotte90]

He's on bail though.

[@jyang3481]

Kip Horton Just wait will see. Merci

[@anneporter123]

Why put him in prison? This might be the guy that saves us all.

[@bgs03548]

Kip Horton ...wonder if the lives lost in Ukraine war when DT stopped aid matter as much as Parnas’s life. Not disparaging Lev Parnas but no one seems concerned how ppl die from this Monarch Monster wannabe decisions, actions and words! Sad..he should have gone to jail many years ago. Money talks!

[@leosalas41ify]

He has more photos with this guy then with his kids.

[@Whoisreal666]

Dam. This man said his wife is scared and his kids are nervous. His life is being threatened. That's why he is talking to anyone who will listen.

[@candicemartin6495]

Please give this man and his family protection and all the help they need.

[@djfoundation]

Dudes lawyer has the most intense stare I have ever seen. In all the clips, it's like he's trying to forcefully master telepathy.

[@ritamaldonado2332]

He looks like a bald eagle

[@shawna3350]

You're right...he is staring a hole through Rachel's face. Has he blinked yet?

[@quiver99]

Frederick Hanson his lawyer is focused on saving Parnas’s life. He’s spent years defending criminals and he knows what can happen to his client Parnas

[@notreallyhere2114]

He probably didn't agree to the interview

[@terrysullivan1992]

@@quiver99 That lawyer's name is Joseph Bondy.

[@jonsinger1543]

Lev is describing the swamp, 'everyone is in on it'. Clearly, this is unconscionable acts of cronyism.

[@susgra21]

No doubt he's been threatened, by Barr and others. 100 percent. Anyone who sells their soul for Trump is in the same boat: McConnell, Graham, Nunes, entire GOP cult has sold their soul to the devil, that's why they're covering for him.

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

This is oligarchy, the exact thing we point to Putin about!

[@qwadratix]

Someone needs to explain how Rudy Giuliani is still walking around free.

[@jdd8826]

Verucca, just lost his law license in NY, still walking around.

[@darbybarker4694]

His lawyer looks like he's waiting to eat Maddow. My man, Just blink one time.

[@lexyortiz5412]

Lol...I was just thinking something similar when I read your comment!😂

[@wendyhorvath415]

He won’t stop staring at her ... it’s creepy. 😳

[@revengee4807]

I think he's sleeping with his eyes open...or the makeup artist did a great job painting open eyes on his eyelids.

[@anonyarena]

I strongly feel that Mr. Parnas needs to be called to the Senate impeachment trial as a witness.

[@dartboycmh]

"Cult Leader" sounds like a spot-on description of Trump to me!...

[@jessemendoza1112]

If half of the country feels one way from the other what makes you think only one side is a cult?

[@ajam5988]

Michael Cohen said very similar things..

[@jessemendoza1112]

Serious question?

[@lourdesdoty7765]

@@jessemendoza1112 , because one side is country over party. And the other is supporting an out and out cult leader. That is only out for himself. And themselves. Robbing Americans blind.

[@jessemendoza1112]

@@lourdesdoty7765 what's your take on restrictions to free speech and the second amendment?

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

if Lev Parnas CAN'T b trusted, then WHY did THEY trust HIM, with SO MUCH??

[@rosajackson1367]

AMEN

[@jayh6956]

"I dont know that guy, I hear theres a picture of us together, but I take lots of pictures with lots of ppl." So to any Tumptards, how many pictures do allow a person you "DON'T KNOW" to take with you, your spouse, your kids, and your friends...But hey I'm sure someone will rationalize this

[@2023Naturegirl]

@Tracy Davison Elf on the Shelf aka Mike Pence..is dirty too..I would love to know why so many of the Red Hats don't like him at all..but so far none have told me why..

[@todaysnews7716]

one of the pictures of Trump kids with Lev Parnes

[@ingelarson6738]

I believe everything he is saying. It sure fits the story of the crime we already know about

[@teach_morals1234]

Good job on the I interview: I believe parnas

[@pearlbarkley1019]

Yea.. Slick Rick and his buddies got a 50 year oil and gas deal in Ukraine as part of deal

[@bernadetteleonard4940]

And Hunter Biden is the problem🙄

[@carlosyoung2558]

Rachel Maddow you're the Best ❤❤❤

[@edhorton2766]

getting a straight answer out of pompeo is darn near impossible. need documents.

[@michelez715]

I'm not a violent person, but Pompeo is the only person who makes me feel I'd like to punch his smug, fat face. Oh wait, there's Steve Mnuchin, too. So perhaps I am a violent person, but it's only since Trump came to the WH that I have these feelings.

[@kingtan7169]

Michele Mcneill 9

[@rumigirl]

@@michelez715 From what Parnas is saying here, it seems that Pompeo was caught in a squeeze play. Pompeo doesn't seem like a very nice guy, but it looks like he did refuse to fire Yovanovich for an entire year. It's not much, but it's something....

[@imisstoronto3121]

Seems strange to me that the 'minions' are the ones going to jail, and the one who directs it is still free. Someone needs to remind the Republicans that the one 'who directs a criminal enterprise" IS GUILTY.

[@DavidJ222]

Lev sounds like a former cult member who is trying to adjust to life in the real world after being in a cult for so long. He sounds like a Jonestown survivor. And the only reason he survived was because someone bumped into him and made him spill his punch.😄

[@jessemendoza1112]

If half of the country votes differently from you, what makes them any more of a cult than you?

[@karistone1297]

David J I totally agree, and I've always thought Trumpism is a cult. I'm not saying Parnas is perfect but I like him...He's not a bad person and I believe him.

[@karistone1297]

@@jessemendoza1112 you don't get it. Trump is not a politician and this isn't about politics. Trumpism is a cult, and will be studied by sociolists in future.

[@karistone1297]

Sorry, 'sociologists'....

[@DavidJ222]

Karen Stone Agreed.

[@murielsolomon9576]

Where is Rudy? He has gotten very quiet. What is he investigating now?😂😂

[@2001eskimo]

Probably Obama's birth certificate

[@murielsolomon9576]

@@2001eskimo Touche 😂😂😂

[@ruthslone2992]

Just speculating here, but it’s either the lint in his navel or the disappearance of his balls, that preoccupies his time.

[@murielsolomon9576]

@@ruthslone2992 Oh dear. Maybe they told him to hold his head down and be quite

[@janetclassen1144]

Look what happened to Jeffry Epstein, if I were Parnas, I would be afraid of Barr also.

[@caitlinjohnson4300]

If the senate won’t call him the house should and present new charges for impeachment

[@Rhiannon011]

Yes, I agree Caitlin Johnson. Apparently congress can impeach a president more then one time..they could actually keep doing it or adding to it until next election day and beyond! Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[@lexyortiz5412]

👏

[@goblinwisdom]

@@Rhiannon011 Mitch is all ready not doing anything in the Senate except being a hack so let's keep throwing the truth at them.

[@Rhiannon011]

@@goblinwisdom Yes, I agree. Pelosi has also hinted if trump keeps "repeating his mistakes" (and he will..whatever he gets away with he will then repeat) and the GOP let him get away with it (again and again) Pelosi said they will keep impeaching trump if the GOP senate acquit trump..

[@jyang3481]

Good move best thing he could do and the true is coming out.....

[@LindenRanch]

Now that he is talking, it is no wonder that tRump wants the impeachment trial rushed.

[@mxnfx]

I took vacation from work to watch this impeachment! AMERICA is at the mercy (literally) of the GOP Senate, all 53 of them, to do whats right! If they let Donald off, he will bang his chest and the carnage will continue.....

[@thejulesist]

I pray that someone in the senate, man/or woman, will have enough integrity to do the right thing for this country!! otherwise, God Help us all !!!!! Putin will own us!

[@faithnelson2013]

i've been listening to the trial a lot too. it's really interesting. i think the dems did a great job today in tying things together.

[@mxnfx]

@@thejulesist He pretty much is running the show!

[@mxnfx]

@@faithnelson2013 Yes, they did...it was a roadmap from beginning to present. Unfortunately, the articulation and truth is overwhelming for the decision makers!

[@kennyblancocashville]

Sorry you took off. Unfortunately this is all political theater and nothing will come from this either way. We need to abolish the party system or implement new laws to stagger this establishment immediately. Congress and the Senate are out of control and drunken with power. Corruption at its finest.

[@millerstephanie6809]

Then Jay Sekulow should recuse himself

[@TheChudReport]

That dude knew everybody!

[@sarahanderson2525]

No joke, I learned about this from your episode yesterday.

[@TheChudReport]

Sarah Anderson I’m out here teaching peeps. 🙌

[@blackpearl6972]

All the croooks

[@pameladavis7850]

Is so funny when he told his base let's make America great again they thought cuz he was white he's going to be for them he know how to play the games people play and I call it checkmate

[@helpinghandy4091]

I dunno he is like orange white, Pam.. lol m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6fTlYNjrJKCgKc

[@michaelstarina9675]

Parnas out here pulling a tekashi...and i'm here for it.

[@aisler123]

Lmao facts

[@EWAMILENAP]

What is the meaning of a tekashi?

[@michaelstarina9675]

@@EWAMILENAP tekashi is a rapper that snitched to keep himself from over 40 years of jail time. He ended up getting 2 years plus time served, after snitching.

[@marke7898]

The lawyer in the background never blinks!! Totally eyeballing the interviewer the whole time! I m backing him in the 2020 World Stare Out Championships!!

[@TheRealCrimdor]

Can’t spell trouble without rouble

[@denyze2263]

Crimdor ... clever

[@cynthiacheptoo4602]

Crimdor KILLING!S KNOW IS HACKING OFa OF KASFOGGI AMAZON!S BOSS AND TRUMP WORKING SAUDI AREBIA

[@TheRealCrimdor]

Cynthia Cheptoo - your Chinese translator is broken.

[@mysterywriter888]

So glad this is on youtube. I wasn't able to see it the night it was on. This is historic and I really am grateful to be able to see it. I missed the Nixon issues as I was young and had no TV and busy working when Clinton was impeached so I do not want to miss any of this! Thank you, Rachel!!!!!

[@ochoulik481]

I’m surprised how well spoken and intelligent Parnas comes across. From his mugshot with his pal, Igor, I just assumed he was a dopey, dim witted character.

[@Virus-wc5vt]

Oksana Choulik The man is an American Citizen even though he was born in Ukraine, it was all over the news.

[@docw1819]

Oksana Choulik . Book 📚- Cover. 📒

[@vela0854]

Rewatching this in September 2024. From Russia with Lev is fantastic

[@scottyemp3648]

He’s a criminal talking because his life is endangered.

[@JorgeHernandez-sj5ts]

WOW!! I have no WORDS

[@Ireb100]

Please all register to VOTE. Lets give them a good morning on election day.

[@56cdross]

Bernie 2020 = HOPE 🎈

[@debbiecharron7228]

I bet he is keeping the really juicy stuff for if he testifies.That is going to be epic

[@kiamoua3731]

Is it just me or does the lawyer look awfully scary, with his leering eyes.

[@Virus-wc5vt]

Super7 I just think he’s an American lawyer but with a Ukrainian flair or touch and no doubt a good lawyer.

[@franreid8203]

Creepy