He's going down: Trump's prison fears rise as trial insider previews damning case

Lanny Davis, legal advisor for Trump trial witness Michael Cohen, joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss Melber’s interview with Michael Avenatti that previously aired on “The Beat.” (Check out The Beat's playlist:msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: / arimelber )
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#MSNBC #MichaelCohen #DonaldTrump

[@MySpace662]

It's payback time Trump, you earned it.

[@audio2664]

Every penny

[@ja1369]

Trump deranement syndrome

[@ja1369]

Trump derangement syndrome

[@sunrisesunset7]

How did he earn it?

[@tareewoods2434]

​@@sunrisesunset7Being a criminal.

[@lorettaparsons6383]

I stand behind Michael Cohen-100%. It takes courage to stand up for the truth.

[@FREY12FREY]

I bet you believed the Russia, Russia, Russia and the Hunter laptop was a fake. How did that info turn out for you???

[@cocaine_hookers]

Honey tell your boyfriend to come in here we got him! We got Trump! Reeee reeeee!!!

[@conniewojahn6445]

@@cocaine_hookersafter you, sweetie.

[@myeshiagreen6224]

I totally agree with you 💯💯

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@cocaine_hookers grow up

[@Michele-zn5yi]

I'm behind Mr. Cohen.

[@wardzaza768]

yea im believed ...get back to the border

[@AuAu1212]

😂I’m sure all you democrats are “BEHIND” this bitter coward. At least RvW won’t be needed here.

[@davidhaynes3126]

Avanati has been completely discredited . A total opportunist and liar.

[@StephenKershaw1]

yeah.... not really..... Trump has committed and done much worse.... and has been proven corrupt, immoral and unethical, not to mention a liar..... Avannati is small potatoes an dmost likely political theatre

[@Mr.Free2Play]

Whose lawyer was he again? Oh yeah Stormy Daniels. So if you don’t believe her lawyer , why believe her?

[@yvonneplant9434]

He's still in prison.

[@Andy-ov9qd]

...you used to like him, what happened?

[@davidhaynes3126]

@@Andy-ov9qd I found out he has zero credibility. I changed my mind.

[@edwardpoe7323]

Cohen did his time it's time for Donald to do his

[@audio2664]

Absolutely 👍 lock trump

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

wrong ,cohen has not done his time yet and a federal judge just busted cohen for lying in the leticia james case

[@sunrisesunset7]

For what?

[@edwardpoe7323]

Lying about the payments to Stormy Daniels. That's not the only criminal act associated with this particular trial pay attention this will be a real trial with evidence and witnesses and documentation and everything.

[@ceolalarry8604]

🤦🏾‍♀️🥴​@@sunrisesunset7

[@CristinaEgger-dw9gu]

This is hilarious because they want Michael Cohen to be seen so badly as a liar when they ignore and refuse to say out loud that he was a liar FOR TRUMP. 🤦🏽‍♀️😆

[@davidrhinehart7764]

And now he's a liar for the left.

[@lindakelley2676]

The irony never ends.

[@davidsheriff9274]

He didn't just lie,he broke the law. And what difference does it make that he did it for Trump, that makes it okay? That's like a hitman saying," yeah, I killed that guy, but don't condemn me for it because I did it for someone else". No one forced Michael Cohen to do what he did. If Trump had supported Cohen when he got busted, instead of throwing him under the bus like he did, Michael Cohen would still be as loyal to Trump today and Rudy Giuliani is. Michael Cohen is an A moral opportunist who's out for money, fame and revenge, that's it, he cares nothing about this country, he's no hero.

[@DHITTZ03]

He's not a liar for the left. He's telling the truth. Do you maga supporters not understand the truth. Everybody goes to prison but Trump there's a problem with that.​@@davidrhinehart7764

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

"Cohen was convicted of a crime!" they yip, as if it means nothing that he was following Dolt 45s orders. That gotcha question is as useful as a bread knife without a handle.

[@1digitalwatcher697]

I believe TRUMP would be a good prisoner . My mother said not to say anything bad about a person.

[@WaferBrik]

[@daviddun1389]

I agree, and t's rump in prison will be a great source of stress relief.

[@DocHoliday-to6kp]

You don't wear a blindfold when you drive, so please don't when you vote. Biden Harris 2024.

[@user-tm4pz3we6w]

President Biden is the greatest U.S. president our enemies ever had. He gave $BILLIONS worth of military equipment and ammunition to the taliban. He put an end to United States being energy independent like we were in 2020. We are now relying on foreign oil after he shut down drilling on federal lands and offshore drilling like he said he was going to do in the 2020 Democratic presidential debates.

[@user-tm4pz3we6w]

With Biden: -High food prices. -Record numbers of illegals coming across the border in 2021, 2022, and 2023. -Record numbers of fentanyl coming across the border. -We were energy independent in 2020, but Biden put an end to that so we can rely on foreign oil. -$BILLIONS of weapons and ammunition given to the terrorist group the Taliban. -In many Democrat cities, they're locking up the deodorant, but not the criminals.

[@user-tm4pz3we6w]

Look at what Trump did during his first term: President Trump promised to make America energy independent and he did in 2020 and Biden put an end to that. He promised to open up coal mines and Pennsylvania and he did. He promised to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem and he did. He promised to reduce illegal immigration and he did, vetting process was moved to Mexico which provided 28,000 soldiers to oversee the new policy and the United States did not pay a dime. President Trump promised to make the United States economy prosperous and he did. He dismantled ISIS, while Obama only threatened to draw a red line. President Trump rebuilt our military and created a Space Force. He helped create Operation Warp Speed which came out with a vaccine within a year, which many thought would be impossible. President Trump signed into the law the First Step Act, which allowed convicts (predominantly blacks who served over half their sentences for non-violent crimes) out of prison as a second chance with training. Abraham Accord in the Middle East, which created peace in the region and therefore was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Record low unemployment for all minorities in this nation. Second lowest unemployment for women. President Trump stopped North Korea from making nuclear weapons and made them meet South Korea, the first time the Korea's ever met. He made the world a peaceful place for the entire 4 years making America great, working for the People and not for the special interest groups, despite being harassed, distracted, viciously attacked, and sabotaged by the left wing MSM, Big Tech, and hostile congress. He is the most honest and effective president we have had by far.

[@slapshot68]

Venezuelan gang members support ur message lol

[@michaelleckie525]

Vote for Mr. Magoo Biden and Dumalot Harris for 4 more years of misery! AMERICA FIRST!

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

You know, nobody gives Trump any credit for helping the world identify the worst people. They all come slithering out of the mud to be close to him.

[@lordcommandersnow1625]

This is true. We can thank trump for at least something

[@lynemac2539]

I have noticed that.

[@CrazyCoconut-ky3gp]

Trump never talks about what he plans to do for the country or it's people. He just RAMBLES about nonsense.

[@maggiemims5063]

I AGREE 💯 with everything you say. Thank you for your honesty.

[@kenc7120]

And they are your star witnesses that you are slobbering all over.

[@angelabluebird609]

No reason I know of to have Avenatti on any broadcast. Michael Cohen was definitely a bad guy, but when he was held accountable, he took accountability, told the truth and changed his ways for the sake of all concerned, including his wife and children. He served his time and has worked diligently to go forward on a respectable, decent path. He has grown stronger as a result of this. He is quite intelligent, which Trump's lawyers do not seem to be. When he testifies, I believe the truth will be on his side.

[@mkk7641]

I agree.🙋

[@flangekiwi]

I agree too 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@tonimariegarcia5772]

I agree as well.

[@CM-sm6rs]

Why did Ari even have Avenatti on? It was a stupid thing to do.

[@WaferBrik]

To be honest, I didn't expect the guy to spin a full 180 on Trump. Something fishy about that. I think Ari was as stunned as the rest of us.

[@Stephanie-007]

Controversy I'm sure.

[@randywatts6969]

It certainly compels people to watch, now doesn’t it, my friend?!😗

[@drumming975]

I completely agree! Really dumb, he looked no better than Fox News doing such an idiotic thing. I am now questioning his credibility and integrity.

[@plcoyle]

Why not havew him on?

[@user-hd4cn2vk4p]

So glad you brought in Cohen’s lawyer to rebut the garbage Avanetti said.

[@scooter2377]

Trump for PRISON lock him up

[@jayg-lg2ot]

Ya your a perfect look at what trump is talking about with bias😂

[@Andy-ov9qd]

Go to bed , putz.

[@jackl4laughs]

​@@jayg-lg2ot Winston, is your other Jay Goring account on a time out or?😂

[@user-hp4yr1ii9z]

Thanks, but I'll take the HAPPY COINCIDENCE 👈😁 of $2 gas, while Trump was NOT controlling it...

[@trumpsuckspigbalz2351]

​@@jayg-lg2otI've got a truck and some rope. Let's take Diaper Don for a ride.

[@brendamackinnon1978]

Trump has never spoken the truth about anything in his entire life! Talk about double standards!

[@sunrisesunset7]

Thats why you voted Biden HAHAHAHA

[@tareewoods2434]

​@@sunrisesunset7Exactly. We want a president who speaks the truth.

[@danpenry8899]

Sounds like you're describing the current president

[@Alrightythen32]

@@tareewoods2434Sleepy joe.🥱🤥🥱🤥🥱🤥

[@middle_of_the_road]

@@tareewoods2434 How is that working out? Biden is going to lose because people do not see things working out for the better. Seems you let your bias and team cheerleading guide your choices.

[@sheritacotten5293]

thank you Michael Cohen for your truth as you honor your family🙏🙏🙏

[@celinefederici6951]

Ari ...where were the tough questions last night to Avenetti??? You rarely challenged him last night during the interview...but now you are challenging Lani Davis the whole time. Who's side are you are when Avenetti was bashing everyone and the justice system???

[@tavaresreedreed4050]

He's another Kristen Welker

[@kookootrix1978]

Imagine Avenatti calling Cohen dishonest on a call from prison!!! Did he get an extra honey bun for that! 🌊💙🌊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗳🗽

[@wjrasmussen666]

It is laughable.

[@Moore_cookies51]

CONVICT POINTS his Finger. Mr COHEN has served his TIME.

[@charlesrovira5707]

Nah, just a hemmorhoid cushion..

[@claudelebel49]

😂

[@Al-oe8ib]

Bubba let him play daddy for a day

[@richyp64]

We're so close to getting him this time. Vote blue to save our democracy. 💙💙

[@j.7701]

Singing the same ol song since 2016

[@Article95]

@@j.7701 He's never faced criminal trial until now.

[@lynemac2539]

Fun fact: the prison garb in Georgia is Hot Pink

[@Andy-ov9qd]

Is that so??? you the once who destroyed democracy and brought up Fascism at its best... VOTE RED FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@lynemac2539 I want Trump in a chain gang so bad!

[@CarverEngraver]

I think Michael will be great…. He corrected his wrongs…paid his dues.. I think he will be awesome !!! I have total confidence in Michael ..

[@czgator9000]

Meanwhile Weaselberg just kept covering for his boss in the hopes of a massive payoff so is now in Rikers for his second stint.

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

What's so great about michael

[@propeller89]

Ari, I get what you are trying to do here, but we both know - you f....d up yesterday by interviewing Avenatti!

[@markwest1963]

Avenatti is a clown, Ari needs to stop this nonsense. Just stop

[@michaelinhouston9086]

Totally agree. Ari is a good guy but he uses some poor judgement in some of his stories - he needs to think through what he is doing.

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

Ari's questioning of unsavory people has brought some interesting moments, such as "Do you realize what you're describing is a coup?"

[@michaelinhouston9086]

@@JohnDoe-jh5yr No question about it. I do enjoy Ari's shows and he does an overall good job and does bring on interesting guests. But I still don't give him a break when he blows it - any number of times I have written comments on his videos where he just blew it by not preparing or not asking a painfully obvious follow up question. Of course, he could probably do the same thing to me - lol.

[@blitzroehre1807]

Ari gave Avenatti an excellent opportunity to prove what a fraud he still is...

[@user-9km756h]

I have faith in our country and that includes finally seeing Trump behind bars.👍

[@Andy-ov9qd]

It's not "faith" it's lawlessness and Fascism, you one putz.

[@user-vk1yf2tm8f]

Thanks, but I'll take the HAPPY COINCIDENCE 👈😁 of $2 gas, while Trump was NOT controlling it...

[@kenc7120]

That is awesome. No need for you to be commenting then.

[@jimic2552]

Keep dreaming leftie

[@davidrhinehart7764]

Get ready to have your faith shattered.

[@user-us5it8bq9w]

I completely agree 100% with this guy and Michael Cohen. he has completely redeemed himself. and from day one of his redemption has been telling the truth. Michael Cohen had no choice because Trump was going to throw him under the bus no matter what. and Michael Cohen had to plead guilty to keep his family from being charged with a crime. and so Michael Cohen had to make the choice. to completely redeem himself and that is exactly what he has done. even though his credibility is in question? it shouldn't be a viable defense against him. because he has turned documents in to the court that backup everything he had said. and like the Judge said, I also believe Michael Cohen is telling the truth.

[@chrisd7047]

I sincerely hope that Michael Cohen's rehabilitation tour continues and flourishes with this trial. Not that I have any personal stake in it, but it's always nice to see someone grow. Especially if, in the process, he can take down a bigger menace.

[@user-unionwrestling]

Avenatti trying to criticize Michael cohen, it's like Donald Trump trying to criticize mother Teresa! Neither are perfect, but one is obviously more flawed than the other!

[@Andy-ov9qd]

Start working on your Trump derangement syndrome.

[@bobcob3362]

So trumps lawyer is more trustworthy than Stormy's lawyer.

[@sacrebleu1371]

​​@@bobcob3362Look at where they are now... and yeah, *Cohen brought evidence* to back his words up. Cohen is no longer Trump's lawyer, both lost licenses, eh? Apples to sour grapes!

[@sacrebleu1371]

Mother Theresa was no angel. 🤨😶

[@sacrebleu1371]

Mother Theresa was no angel. 🤨😶

[@mani7263]

Giving Avenatti bandwidth is shameful, Ari. Thumbs down!

[@shannonwhiting6668]

Agree!!

[@SimonePhoenix]

Yup, that so-called interview was TRASH.

[@Mr.Monta77]

I disagree. It makes sense to interview Avenatti because it gives Cohen MORE credibility. We need to hear arguments we don’t like. I trust Cohen 100% over Avenatti, and I suspect the jury will trust Cohen too.

[@paulie2009]

@@brandonstockton7852 EXACTLY! Edited to make Cohen look like he flipped back and forth. It was a cheap little trick that would get Melber slapped down hard in court, maybe sanctioned, he should get the same from his colleagues at MSNBC. Melber's excuse is going to be "But I'm just doing what the Trump team will do." No, the Trump team would NOT be allowed to present those clips edited like that.

[@Mr.Monta77]

@@brandonstockton7852 I agree with your views on Avenatti, but we must be open for people and arguments we don’t like.

[@karld001]

I'm disappointed that Ari had Avenatti on his show, much less taking his side. Avenatti came out as a hero lawyer and proved his was a cr00k. Cohen came out as a crooked lawyer and became a quality person.

[@JCThumbs]

Did you actually just say that Cohen is a quality person? How in gods name did you come to that conclusion? Sounds like a self fulfilling prophecy. You don’t know Cohen, you know what is on the TV, and you align what they say up w/ your perception.

[@lesvampyres5429]

@@JCThumbs Well he couldn't be bought anymore by Trump the Crook. And he's redeemed himself by exposing Trump as the lying, drifting, philandering, cheating traitor that he is. So there's that...

[@KateLopez-ys3nd]

The news at this point, are pro-Far right

[@namzarf]

I respect and admire Ari, but if he felt the need to hear from "both sides" he picked the wrong guy when he interviewed Michael Avanati FROM PRISON.

[@miguelpaul1164]

Benedict Donald's bone spurs are quaking in his orthopedic shoes!!!!

[@kenc7120]

I wonder who has possession of Stormys signed statement that she never had an affair with Trump?

[@mr.w4904]

😅😅😅😅

[@williamstroud5449]

Sloshing in poop

[@davidrhinehart7764]

The only one wearing special shoes is biden.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@davidrhinehart7764 True, Trump's forward lean is caused by Fronto-temporal Dementia.

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

Let's take a moment to reflect on the former president's legal strategy. He's not saying he's innocent. He's not saying he didn't break the law. He's saying he can commit any crime he wants to because he has 'presidential immunity'.

[@Andy-ov9qd]

That's exactly what's he saying..He is innocent. Democrat's lawlessness is staggering. Dems trying hard to "apply" legitimacy to this nonsense and Trump gains on it. I like that.

[@nex-ex5100]

I made this point to a friend of mine recently, If SCOTUS rules that Trump has immunity, then LEGALLY that would mean Joe Biden could do whatever he wanted while in the presidency and not be prosecuted. The look that came across his face was one of bewilderment, like he hadn't thought of that.

[@Revolver.wk8ds]

It's amazing how much evidence is available, and tRump's not in custody. Any other American with charges so serious would be in jail with no bond.

[@ManfredHeinz-nr6yz]

Trumpets aren't smart enough to realize they are cannon fodder for him.

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

That part.

[@CautionBarrier]

Vote for reason not for treason! Vote Blue!

[@maharajjinkb7824]

Backwards.

[@byzantium8851]

@@maharajjinkb7824back 160 years in Arizona.

[@theowl3756]

The fact that Cohen was a supporter of Don the Con in the past, allows Cohen to provide first hand information to the court. If anything, Cohen's past association with Don the Con makes him a more credible witness as opposed to someone who never worked for Don the Con.

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

You mean Joe the schmow

[@CM-vl4wi]

Avanatti is a clown!!

[@lw3269]

Note to Avenatti: Pot. Kettle. Black.

[@nowwhat5888]

I ❤️ ❤️ You Michael Cohen. 🙏🏽 for You and Your Family also The Attorneys. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

[@Empire-rc2rv]

I have a hard time buying into somebody who's doing an interview in prison

[@The.Apartheid.Is.Real.]

It wouldn’t have taken so long to convict him if he wasn’t the president for 4 of the past 8 years 😂 he stood in the way of justice with bill barr like a concrete wall.

[@mfoco1]

This is true, but it does not explain why no indictment in 2021 or 2022.

[@mysteriousu5528]

We were busg with covid in 2021 and other important things the nation has to grapple with and hence I'm indicting yhe pos wasn't a priority. We were a mess as a nation in beginning of 2021. Slowly in 2022, they started raiding ppl who were all a part of his crimes civil or criminal.

[@afry6400]

@@mfoco1 The sheer number of people that had to be talked to and evidence that had to be shuffled through. They also had a lot of congress people standing in the way, causing all kinds of waves. Trump also did all he could to slow down and interfere in the investigations. Do what you can to listen to or read the transcripts as these cases do go on.

[@MilkieMouse]

@@mfoco1 is prosecuting a former president a big deal or not? You people act like that shouldn't have taken any time or been investigated as thoroughly as it was. But if they just jumped on it as fast as you're suggesting, you'd have doubted the legitimacy of it from the start. There really is no winning with you guys and your bad faith arguments.

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

Bill Barr should be in jail next to the fat, stinky, ex-president!

[@MARR_2024]

Team Cohen ❤ Let's go Meidas Mighty ❤

[@GoldenBlissWithin]

Michael Cohen, please do not agree to do an interview on MSNBC with Ari Melber. You've got enough on your plate right now. Stay focused on the trial, avoid the unnecessary sideshows. ✌🏾

[@dieseldude8657]

20-24 year for trump. Please vote blue, American.

[@derrikoates2318]

What Ari finds relevant is interesting to me. Cohen was considered by multiple federal courts and officials to be credible.

[@iwinzeazy]

trump wakes up in the morning lying and goes to bed at night lying after a long day of lying 🇺🇲

[@karenmckinley2904]

Lol ... While lying throughout the day!😂

[@enki354]

He never stands.

[@iwinzeazy]

@@karenmckinley2904 Right! gonna add that 🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

You mean biden

[@user-nt2pe3wv7h]

The Supreme Court isn’t doing their job , or judge Cannon . New York State keep up the great work

[@AmiraldeGrasse]

Michael Cohen is a lawyer, and that’s going to help him a lot with the cross examination.

[@Moore_cookies51]

DIDN'T DONNY VOLUNTEER TO BE LOCKED AWAY? GIVE him his WISH.

[@jackl4laughs]

He said he'd be ok with being locked up like Mandela, I'm happy with 27 years in jail if he is.

[@Andy-ov9qd]

One day you will be locked away, Karma is a real thing, and we are going to love it.

[@sidgarrett7247]

He also said he wanted to bring back the firing squad. Let him be first.

[@audio2664]

Bang ❗️

[@1DeyH]

For 27 years!

[@davidandresen8195]

At least Michael Cohen knows how to hire good lawyers.

[@user-yv4hj3rx6e]

Thank you Lanny Davis for standing up for Michael Cohen, he has been honest about Trump.

[@user-so8tu9yr6q]

Cohen IS A CONVICTED PERJURER, but you will believe every word because 'Orange Man Bad',

[@anthonymatthews3698]

Lock him up.

[@KO-pk7df]

Trump has been sued in court and plaintiff in over 3,500 lawsuits. That says all we need to know about Trump.

[@ReadyFreddie5523]

4095 lawsuits over 3 decades

[@mitchhills4747]

@@ReadyFreddie5523 Yes, Trump loves going to law - until it's the law coming after him and then he does nothing but stall!

[@tommurphree5630]

No , it says everything about the prosecution and who they are.

[@copscatchingtrumpsupporter3740]

@@tommurphree5630 Prosecutors doing their mandated jobs.. WOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karlaelvis9815]

TRUMP for PRISON 2024

[@BringBackFreeSpeechToYT]

Such a brave statement to make here...

[@lynemac2539]

​@@BringBackFreeSpeechToYT Why would that be?

[@Andy-ov9qd]

Make America Great Again 2024!!!

[@annathibodeaux8830]

Keep hoping 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@audio2664]

President Biden is AWESOME 🇺🇸🇺🇸💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💎💎💎💙💙

[@ewartdesouza4371]

Don't forget Michael is also a lawyer & he knows how to answer questions on the stand!

[@ed-gw3ov]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 dancing in the streets when trump finally gets put in prison !

[@mam564]

Avenatti has lost all credibility!

[@RecoveringUGrad]

Stalin is so proud of you.

[@Peace17292]

What are you talking about?😂​@@RecoveringUGrad

[@paulie2009]

SO has Melber, who gave Avanati a platform and more or less free run to launch his attacks.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

​@@Peace17292 Russian troll. Don't feed him 😂

[@Steve-bl8rx]

@@RecoveringUGrad You're not paying attention.

[@SherryEllesson]

Rich is right. Avenatti defrauded a client and I wouldn't trust him any further than I could throw him.

[@sacrebleu1371]

Avenatti robbed many clients for millions. Abused client case to enrich himself that led to extort Nike and he committed tax fraud. Got 14 years.

[@user-il8ip1kv4q]

Great episode Thank you both 💙💙👍👍💙💙

[@maryhjort7318]

Thanks Ari for bringing Michael Cohen’s attorney in to speak to Avenatti’s comments.

[@user-hm9fv7mx9n]

Lanny Davis is a National Treasure!

[@loue-black]

Trump's idea that...Delay, delay, delay...Appeal, appeal, appeal, will always work to avoid prosecution is dissolving very quickly...

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

i love your trump jealousy !! trump 2024

[@Murph_gaming]

@@user-ut8ls7qp1j On a scale of 1-10 how delusional are you? That certainly wasn't jealousy, we're all just tired of Trump's stall tactics. He has a right to a speedy trial, it's time those trials got going.

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

@@Murph_gaming this case is headed to the supreme court ,the judge has denied trump due process ,he has denied trump evidence

[@ReadyFreddie5523]

Let the trial begin and the hamberders and ketchup start flying😂😂😂 Tiny mushroom is going to need bigger Depends.😂😂😂

[@janejones8672]

All his delay tactics have failed

[@leonkenedy4616]

For someone who try to trow down the government using force and violence and still be free speaks volumes of the justice system.

[@thespaceram2879]

The justice system here is awful. Especially towards politicians. It needs to change soon if we don't want to have communist extremist criminals like Trump taking over and making an oppressive dictatorship. These dictatorships are quite hard to remove afterwards.

[@Benito-fn4ip]

This interview dovetails perfectly with comments John Dean just made on CNN and yesterday comments on MSNBC by Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissman.

[@crazycatmama2098]

No wonder Cohen is mad at you, Ari. Why are you speaking to this crook? Shameful.

[@davidrhinehart7764]

Cohen's a crook too.

[@brendameyer5797]

@@davidrhinehart7764he paid his price… Trumps an FN liar

[@errolcurrie5694]

Ari is looking to be number one on MSNBC, What do you think.

[@tonib.3016]

​@@davidrhinehart7764nope...did his time and he's done. His prison time was done ALL FOR DONNIE. It's now Don the Cons time to pay. Prove me wrong.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Ari had Atty. Davis on to rebut Avenatti, so Cohen indirectly got the last word.

[@dorjegyurme7154]

Trump Must Be Held Accountable for His Crimes! ✅ Lock Him Up! 💙🔒💙 Vote Blue! 💙🗽💙

[@maharajjinkb7824]

No crimes. Fantasy.

[@agolftwittler1223]

"No crimes. Fantasy." Really? Did the Qaren just arrive form another planet or what? How is it possible to be so completely oblivious otherwise? I have so many questions 😂

[@agolftwittler1223]

@@TheRealBlueValhalla It is not going to be easy to hold on to a bar of soap with those tiny little hands of his 😂

[@agolftwittler1223]

"The final key to the way I promote is bravado, I play to people's fantasies." "People may not always think big themselves, but they can get very excited by those who do." "That is why a little hyperbole never hurts." "People want to think that something is the biggest, the greatest and the most spectacular." Donald John Trump verbatim, 1987.

[@agolftwittler1223]

The definition of "hyperbole" according to Merriam Webster: Extravagant exaggerations, (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones") Or in other words, extraordinarily obvious lies.

[@yuklimka7251]

Avenatti was amusing as a thorn in Trump's side for a while. Anybody remember how some mainstream media asked Avenatti whether he'd be running for president at one point? I agree with Lanny Davis' comments on him.

[@robinr.9007]

Stop with the ‘ap’ ads- please?

[@rohannim3100]

@msnbc Can you please stop teaching us how to download an app on iPhone after every video please. I am starting to get so fed up with it already

[@Liseschiffer]

YES! Makes me crazy!!!!!

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

"He cannot pardon himself in the future if a jury finds him guilty because this is the state of New York..... (pause).. and he loves State rights." subtle but epic jab hahaha

[@user-yv6yg3ft2z]

What about how trump directed Louie dejoy to hold up the mail?

[@sclogse1]

And why is he still in charge of the post office?

[@jamesthomas9471]

Stop interrupting

[@anitadees4223]

Michael Avanatti went to jail for stealing from clients, which in the hierarchy of the crimes a lawyer can commit is considered by the Bar Association to be especially heinous.

[@CM-vl4wi]

Cohen is ready!! Bring it on!!!

[@audio2664]

Cohen is awesome

[@audio2664]

He is truly truthful

[@mkk7641]

👍✨🫶

[@josephpotterf9459]

Biden 24

[@mkk7641]

YES👏ＢIDEN🇺🇸👍👍👍💙

[@baumsy01]

Tyvm Mr Davis!

[@miguelpaul1164]

Old pig eyes is going down!!!!

[@kenc7120]

That’s a mean thing to say about Joe. 💙💙

[@JoseLopez-pq2zb]

GOOOD FRASE

[@Trollzarefunny]

@@kenc7120 Awe skabeevazzzz grow a pair n get on the bus to Ukraine 😂

[@mile_high_topher]

And his p---y neck.

[@mile_high_topher]

And his v-g--a neck, too.

[@moddie6783]

Trump 20- 24 Years in prison

[@audio2664]

Plus 10 more

[@mkk7641]

🤭👍👍👍

[@mrshp2392]

Thank you 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@BlazingShackles]

Why is Avenatti pictured wearing a suit and tie instead of what he really wears, an orange jumper?

[@greenbrain8725]

People keep saying “Trump cannot pardon himself in this case”. What the actual FLUFF! Why on earth would it be policy for any POTUS to be able to pardon HIMSELF for a crime he committed. What kind of weird country is the USA?

[@chaptereight2639]

It isn't a "policy" for a president to be able to pardon himself. It's something that was never contemplated or imagined by the founding fathers, so it never occurred to them to specify that he can't. Whether he can or not is hypothetical at this point--it's never been done, so he'd need to try it and then have the courts weigh in.

[@donyoung7874]

The USA does not have a policy that a POTUS or even a former POTUS can pardon himself. That's what trump wants to happen.

[@greenbrain8725]

It sounds just ludicrous enough for Trump to think it’s possible. I suppose SCOTUS would never allow it.

[@melindaostergren8115]

This case is a STATE case. Pardons and commutations in STATE cases come from GOVERNORS. Trump is many things but he is not the Governor of New York. He’s bloviated about a president doing a self pardon but that’s just him bloviating.

[@donyoung7874]

@@greenbrain8725 That's because trump is ludicrous and desperate. As for SCOTUS allowing it, nothing is certain with them. I don't think it would make good sense for them to give any person absolute immunity. trump has said he would become a dictator on day 1 if he regains the WH; dictators do not need other legislative or judicial bodies - dictators themselves are the law. If they said trump had immunity tomorrow, it would also apply to Biden now and there would be nothing to stop him from dismantling the Court or modifying it outside of the process spelled out in the Constitution. He could have trump disappeared too and all of it would be legal if the SC decided a president has absolute immunity for criminal activity.

[@alanluber8842]

Chump is so guilty. He’s toast.

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

Nope not inn my book

[@BettyNash-xb9xr]

Trump has never spoken the truth about anything in his entire life! Talk about double standards xx . How are doing with kisses and hugs

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

I'm not buying this.

[@ginadv5288]

GREAT . GREAT. SHOW♠♠ Ari and Lanny♠♠

[@stephenrowe8352]

This trial will be a trial like " nobody's ever seen before". It will be an incredible trial and there will be " big strong men with tears in their eyes" in the courtroom.

[@suzannee6733]

Let the guest talk! Stop interrupting him and finishing his sentences. Irritating!

[@user-hp4yr1ii9z]

Fascists, "fascist" everyone...👈😁

[@elainebenson9901]

Please quit cutting off the lawyer's statements. He's well-spoken and quick, but you keep interrupting him.

[@oldbeatpete]

(it's his style).

[@elainebenson9901]

@@oldbeatpete really? hmmm, it's kind of annoying.

[@web-navigator]

Lock him up already.

[@user-fl8be4px8x]

Happens to most criminals hasta la vista Trump

[@TNorin]

Who is doing the hard time? Avenatti.

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

Justice for the rich, sometimes, but not much for the poor.

[@trinabell2793]

So, True we any of us would already be jailed. People go to jail for way less than anything Trump has done.

[@tamintrisrobinsonrealtor3672]

I’m praying for Michael C🙏

[@jessielewis3527]

We are HERE because as Lawyer Glen KUSHNER said “BECAUSE JUSTICE MATTER”👈🏽⚖️

[@kevindevine5102]

Stop interviewing criminals and giving them a platform.

[@tyy5557]

The worst host on MSNBC.

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

That part.

[@uspaint]

I can't wait for the 15th! Find your safe place you Trump loving punks!

[@mkk7641]

YES❗🧐

[@floridaman3600]

That’s how you really know that Avenatti has sold out when you have defendant Trump publicly thanking him, let’s see what defendant Trump has to say about Michael Cohen’s legal advisor Lanny Davis rebuttal of Avenatti.

[@anitadees4223]

EXACTLY. Like Trump, Avenatti is motivated only by greed.

[@TheMadelineTV]

Exactly…His take is rich for someone with his background🤮

[@thekarenhoward4133]

Ari…typically you are on top of stuff like this. Not this time. You should have been more confrontational with Avenatti.

[@nickk3085]

What is the holdup He should have been in jail a long time ago

[@user-mc3ce1cu3d]

The question is has donny ever told the truth

[@user-hp4yr1ii9z]

According to this network, no... Got a point ???...

[@czgator9000]

He has a few times to be fair. He has expressed his admiration for dictators, his anger with his generals for not obeying his wish to shoot protestors and his statement to a staffer "I can't believe I lost to this guy!" (referring to President Biden.) So that's 3 times.

[@scampbell8136]

Yes, as a democrat he once said he would destroy the GOP. Lets give him a little more time to complete the job.

[@dantwomey]

I can't pardon myself? What kind of country is this?!

[@lazyj616]

In Court Trump wants to say "I have diplomatic immunity". That's how people can get away with a crime. He saw it in a movie one time and now he wants to say it.

[@maryw7894]

If I remember correctly that guys diplomatic immunity had “just been revoked. “ 😅

[@jeannefoster5594]

Michael Cohen is not happy with Ari Melber’s having Avenati on. Ari will be lucky if he comes back.

[@Commonsenseiscommonsense]

I wonder why trump is trying to delay his trial. 🤔

[@mr.w4904]

Any person claiming to be innocent wouldn't 😊

[@Andy-ov9qd]

He doesn't. MsNBC is lying to you once again and you drool about it, just like you did about piece of paper found floating at the bottom of his toilet in his house...

[@bobcob3362]

I wonder why joet won't take a drug test. A clean person would.

[@johnplampin6561]

​@@bobcob3362I think you need a drug test posting your crack addled nonsense

[@brianross7454]

​@@bobcob3362ok come over and take a drug test then... you first :)

[@renewenn463]

I definitely believe Michael Cohen. !

[@sylvanslave]

thank you for doing this rebuttal to avenatti