'He wrote all of it down??': Prosecutors claim to have handwritten notes of Trump hush money scheme

In their opening statement, prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial describe a document with notes in the margin, handwritten by former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg, outlining the structure of the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Andrew Weissmann, former federal prosecutor, and Catherine Christian, former Manhattan prosecutor, discuss the significance of this evidence.
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[@terrencekane8203]

Weisselberg got 10 months. Cohen got 3 years. Trump was the ring leader. He should get 10+ years.

[@undeadly1103]

i was reading yesterday that Trump is accused of 31 counts, each count bringing 4 years, but i would be ok with the 10 years 😉

[@JZsBFF]

He won't spend a day in jail. Wolf don't eat wolf.

[@phyllisharrell6718]

50 yrs sounds good to me 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

Then we can clean house in the SCOTUS

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP was never running for POTUS this Court Drama would of never taken place that's how you know it's BS.

[@Bronxxxnyc]

The fact that Weisselberg wrote down the road map to the crime just shows how comfortable the whole Trump organization was committing crimes.

[@bianca-sg8zq]

It's all they know how to do...😮 commit crimes.

[@pdruiz2005]

Or it was Weisselberg’s way of implicating Trump if HE ever got in criminal trouble. Don’t think Weisselberg was that loyal a foot soldier. There’s no honor among thieves.

[@realone4341]

Astute observation Bronxie! Personally, I have sit in countless corporate meetings with senior level positions that do exactly the same thing. Chuck Knight of Emerson would have been a classic and people had to keep track of the pages he would rip from presentations. This was used as his hard wired follow up. But with Trump this type of shortcut is just one of many smoking guns with the barrels still very hot and still being fired through his rhetoric.

[@SpeiderSchneider]

A neighbor is MAGA, but we chat politely and although he defends Trump against the "witch hunt", he had to agree that all rich people cheat and Trump got caught. I suppose this news will be hard to deny. Day by day, step by step, Trump's narcissistic attitude of being Teflon (a New York monster was called the "Teflon Don"... until he died in prison), supplied the evidence.

[@cbarch44]

I don't believe trump was present while that meeting happened, that was a meeting between cohen and weisselberg. During the jan. 6th congressional hearings, 1 of the witnesses recalled a planning session where trump berated an attendee for taking notes. he was big on tearing up documents.

[@bobleonard6954]

He has been a criminal for so long that he doesn't think he is a criminal.

[@amandagardner565]

donnie literally thinks THIS IS HOW BUSINESS IS DONE, and that EVERYONE ELSE is also corrupt as he is. remember, he's been corrupt for over 50+ years in business and has NEVER BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE YET!

[@TheeAntiChris]

He doesn’t think he’s a criminal because he’s a text book narcissist! 😂

[@robsolf]

No rhetoric; pure truth. He's been pulling this crap all his life and never suffered any consequences for it.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

You all need the " Phuckery Blog"

[@grizz049]

he has beaten the system by using THEIR own laws against them. people like you dont like him because he is so much smarter than you ever will be. you have TDS and need help.

[@acs5928]

Knowing that Trump sees Rachel Maddow in court pleases me immensely.

[@user-ci6sz2kn3i]

Me too🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sherryw1919]

It probably just fed his ego & twisted sense of self imo.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

@@sherryw1919 Why is she " God" & I didn't know it??

[@jinxypop13]

I agree! He hates strong women. 👏👏👏

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

I just found out " Ohio & Alabama " " Threw Biden off the Ballot! 2 more states are coming up!

[@TheOlandex]

I think the words we're looking for here are "dead-to-rights". May this trial be the first pebble in a landslide of accountability for this lifelong criminal.

[@davidsingh6944]

Your LOVE for Abortion is Wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wookieYT]

Well said. One can agree or disagree on Replublicans vs. Democrats, but this criminal should never get anywhere close to the WH.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Court Drama would be taking place. Dear @UvOverdrive they are canceling me I sent you "3" Messages. Question then why didn't " Big Letty" go after Trump in 2016?? 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣

[@TheOlandex]

@user-zt8nmxoyfb if he hadn't run in 2016 he wouldn't have had to commit this crime. You can't use the reason for committing a crime as a justification for it. His crime was committing fraud to deceive gullible people so they'd vote for him, and guess what - that's illegal.

[@uvoverdrive4181]

@user-zt8nmxoyfb They said that this "court drama" couldn't take place while Trump was president.

[@mikecohen2400]

They wrote it all Down !!! My God, and the Prosecutor’s have the evidence in their own hand writing, Knock Me Over With a Feather, How does one dispute a criminal conspiracy written down in one’s own hand???

[@philhart4849]

Trump screams "IT'S ALL FAKE!"

[@mcbrite]

You don't... But a lawyer likes to get paid...

[@neale3871]

Trump will never testify under oath, so we'll never hear him perjure himself, not take the Fifth fifty times.

[@lindaselander9602]

Listen putz, it's all smoke n mirrors.

[@user-on3wh6wu9n]

@@lindaselander9602 No its not! It's all mirrors and smoke! 😛 If it carries on like this, it could be made into a film called "Carry On Trumpty Dumpty!"

[@VinnieBartilucci]

as I'm listening to this, I'm mumbling, "Tell me he signed it, PLEASE tell me he signed off on it."

[@tonyz766]

I think the check signature is proof enough.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

You all need " The Phuckery Blog"

[@webduelist]

it doesn't even matter if he did... paying off people keep them quite is a legal practice....

[@LA-ql1bc]

@@webduelistyes it is legal. Falsifying business records isn’t legal. That’s why trump is in court.

[@jfs70ss]

@@LA-ql1bc Rationalizing criminal behavior is what Cult followers and Sheep seem to do best......

[@robertvanderschoot9622]

I've heard multiple legal experts state that Alvin Bragg would not have brought this case against Trump if it wasn't ironclad... this is only day 2....lol.

[@alanhowe225]

I've heard just as many say it was stupid.

[@trident6547]

@@alanhowe225 You should choose your company better then. Remember "lock her up!" over some e-mails.

[@ThedudeAbides-ss9ig]

@@trident6547 You mean lock her up due to the fact she grossly mishandled classified emails by setting up her own unsecured server in a bathroom?

[@ThedudeAbides-ss9ig]

Well then those legal experts are full of it..there is no crime in paying a non disclosure agreement, especially with personal funds. This hack DA brought charges against Trump with an expired misdemeanor, bootstrapped to federal non crime, which the state has no jurisdiction over. The DOJ and FEC declined to prosecute, based on the fact Trump paid with his own funds, not campaign funds.

[@bianca-sg8zq]

Nice of Alan to write that all down!! That Trump paid 420K to settle a 130K payoff says it all. 🤣

[@sheylawhitehurst1696]

but trump could not pay for his fees that would be bond? Trump is awful .. I AM MAD thAT they lowered his bond..

[@davidvickers8425]

the 60k was cohens hush money.

[@Kaun_of_Man]

​@@sheylawhitehurst1696why? He shouldn't even have a lawsuit

[@biffmasterson9786]

​@@Kaun_of_Man 😅

[@RissaFirecat]

@@Kaun_of_Man you have no brains. I feel sorry for you.

[@PeytonWind]

Michael Cohen has been saying for some time that there are things in this trial that will come to light and surprise everybody. I thought Cohen was just embellishing or something but what Rachel just spoke about is definitely one of those things!

[@AnaterZ]

Stormy paid Don and Miss Daniels Lawyer is In jail. I think justice has been served already.

[@kirtjames1353]

The fact that they put a system into place to deal with Trump's messes is one of those things.

[@supersquirrel7546]

Yep. Donnie shot out a big turd hearing about these notes prosecutors have. Total loss of bowel control. Sounds like defense team didn't even try to make any excuses. (Maybe they need time to make something up?) Things are starting to go south and sideways for Donnie. And I'm not just talking about him crapping himself.

[@qadriyyahbraxton4758]

​@supersquirrel7546 sometimes you just have to admit defeat. I think this is one of those times. It's indefensible. I can't wait for the next piece of irrefutable evidence.😂

[@ericwright8177]

Agree 💯 percent. David Peckers first statements. Astounding and dwarfs Watergate a million times over. 💙

[@peterellis4262]

So accustomed to doing illegal things without getting caught that they don't even take the simplest precautions against getting themselves caught AND Convicted.

[@TeamVenture88]

It's over. Give it up and learn to cope. He was actually extorted, but they're resurrected an old case about this. It's blatant, bs lawfare and he's not going to jail like you pray for. He will be our president in November. I suggest all avid watchers of MSDNC (oops.., I meant MSNBC) do the same. Cope...

[@josephsancartier6006]

I Believe he had people bought of in the IRS

[@brendaguerin5423]

They do his because, they really believe they can do anything they want without punishment.

[@Jomomma1]

The courtroom has "Trumpstank"...

[@Hulana42]

🤣🤣🤣

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Let the Warrior Triumph! Trump2024 🇺🇸

[@brazendesigns]

@@666isdaNewblueVoter why do you yokels always yell “Trump 2024!” as if it’s some sort of magical spell that automatically wins arguments? It’s incredibly dumb.

[@Jomomma1]

@@666isdaNewblueVoter Rube

[@lotanerve]

​@@666isdaNewblueVoterLet Trump wither.

[@clarkvaughan]

Trump next week: "Allen Weisselberg? Never met him. Fake news."

[@ohgawd]

Witch hunt

[@G_Demolished]

Brought him coffee once.

[@herballycorrect]

Joe Biden’s America last policies: If your life has gotten better during the Biden Administration then you’re probably an illegal immigrant. FJB

[@SarahCarter-ef5qk]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-py7hk5mo7k]

What claims made about Trump has been proven true? 🤔

[@eric2500]

*He wrote it all down?!* I did not think there was anything left to be shocked about in this case!

[@musicalaviator]

He can Write??!!

[@oliverroggenbuck7824]

As an accountant, i can just say: once accountant, always accountant. I understand Weisselberg completely. One the other hand this is so funny, Rachel can hardly believe this is not a comedy.

[@supersquirrel7546]

A good accountant is one who is meticulous with details and notes. Weaselberg was probably an excellent accountant. Too bad he was also sleazy, crooked and corrupt.

[@24Wynn]

IKR??? I still take notes on everything!! 😂😂😂

[@oldrrocr]

can't wait to see the movie that comes out of this...

[@oliverroggenbuck7824]

@@oldrrocr Yeah, me too. It´s gonna be hilarious. I want Alec Baldwin as sleepy Don.

[@annajacob7981]

​@oliverroggenbuck7824 Alec Baldwin may be in jail. He has overall accountability for a movie set where Halyna Hutchins died. 😢

[@user-mq7rw3jp6e]

Who ever said criminals had to be smart? They're usually just lucky.

[@tabularasa0606]

The real smart ones are the ones that never get caught.

[@scar3xcr0]

Or rich!

[@jdhayes1837]

Wow, he paid over $400k to hide the Hush payment! and have it in writing!😳

[@SaveAmerica492]

And I thought $130k was ridiculous money!

[@mikefarrell6766]

Not illegal

[@thed.z.a.4658]

Wow! Just when you think he can't get any stupider???? LOL The wire comparison is pure gold!

[@imnotabot1]

Questioning another’s intelligence without stepping back to check your own… yikes

[@alisonwilson9749]

@@imnotabot1 How clever do you think it is to write down a plan to break the law?

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Drama would be taking place.

[@supersquirrel7546]

Well, we gotta give Weaselberg credit. He was thorough and very detail oriented. Donnie did good hiring a professional.

[@AlexaJane9091]

​@@imnotabot1Trump supporters do it every day, buddy.

[@t.a.ackerman4098]

When 'criminality' is just standard 'business practice".

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Who’s that knocking on my door? KARMA

[@GratefulHippieChic]

They wrote it down. Oh my gawd, 😂 they wrote it down! I can't stop laughing 🤣

[@user-py7hk5mo7k]

John Brennan wrote notes in his hand writing regarding the entire Russia hoax. Keep laughing, your easy amused mind is about to implode.

[@AlexLombardi-rl5tu]

It’s almost as comical as keeping a log of guests who visit an island where illegal activity takes place 😮

[@user-py7hk5mo7k]

@AlexLombardi-rl5tu imagine being so single minded that those on the left can not make that simple observation. It would seem after 8 years of "the walls are closing in on Trump" that they'd realize the lies told by MSM. I am befuddled at the lack of actual thought process they lack. The left are flat-line thinkers.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running for POTUS None of this Courtroom Drama would be taking place.

[@PC-tc5je]

“And he grabbed the wheel”…. Lol

[@marthacartwwright9976]

So glad to have Rachel reporting on the trial. She is brilliant

[@heatherwhite2788]

I just love that you snorted. The handwritten notes are a thing of beauty

[@thegreyhoundgirls536]

I really hope Drumpf heard your snort Rachel! That’ll for sure send him over the edge 😂😂

[@kjamison5951]

How many people in that court wish they had the covid symptom that makes them lose their senses of taste and smell?

[@terencedoherty3049]

Wow. The fact that Weisselberg made notes detailing the basis of the fraud sure sounds like a game-changer to me. Let's see how the evidence is presented to the court.

[@jerrysanders9101]

Fraud? Anyone trying to win an election will try to stamp out negative press. The goal is to win the election. Kind of like Bidens apparatchiks did with his son’s laptop and STILL LOST.. requiring the cheating and Jan 6 operation. The people are on to you Marxists.

[@OptimusJel]

Wouldn’t these notes have been shown to the defense in discovery? It’s not like it was a surprise. They’re presenting this as a surprise but it is not.

[@What_do_I_Think]

Even when they find a video tape with Trumpf doing the bank-robbery signed by Trumpf himself and by a solicitor, the cultists will believe it all just a witch hunt and a scheme of the "left-wing communists" to destroy Trumpf.

[@tomsmith7207]

All of this is a waste of time, the rich elite don’t get convicted and don’t get jail time. Let’s stop pretending and just throw him in Guantanamo already. There’s no fair trial for someone like him and shouldn’t be

[@terrencekane8203]

​@@OptimusJelExactly. There's no Perry Mason moment or smoking gun evidence. All is known ahead of time.

[@LeevoGotti]

I’ve always wondered why criminals are inclined to leave a paper trail. I really think they just have a certain level of hubris most of us can’t relate to. They feel invincible to consequence.

[@CJ-ty8sv]

You'd be surprised at the number of "paper trails" that are works of fabrication for intent to deceive and / or blackmail. Not saying that that is the case here but it happens far far more than people realize..

[@TerryToole-ox2up]

Those, like trump, are so narcissistic, that they will NEVER admit anything wrong they have done.

[@cheeririnaldo435]

For someone who virtually can't do anything without committing in crime trump sure is sloppy about leaving a trail of evidence. He simply assumed that he would never be held accountable in his life.

[@SaveAmerica492]

Because he never has! How Fortunate for us that he got so cocky about being able to do Anything he wants, including, murder, and get away with it!!! FAFO, Orange Turd!!

[@brenda8010]

Love the big smile on Weissmann. I think he is enjoying this as much as I am!🤗🤗🤗🍾🍿

[@user-vs3bz3yy4l]

I'm sure Trump was happy to see Rachel in the group! LOL

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Courtroom Drsma would be taking place

[@AnaterZ]

I think he is just happy MSNBC is on his side during all of this

[@supersquirrel7546]

He'll be happier next time he sees her.

[@lindarockafellow5058]

That might have caused another fart!

[@MrJBA79]

tRump doesn't even know where he is let along who's in attendance. I bet you he gets the names of his own legal time wrong all the time.. Sabrina Jabba sort of a thing.

[@Dabebo-xk2bt]

Rachel, you are the sponge we need in that courtroom. Perfect description and just expertise of your talent as a journalist of the highest caliber. 👏

[@eucharistangel4662]

Oh spare us all your blithering and syrupy praise of the Madcow You conveniently forgot to mention many of her blunders, like saying on that talk show that Trump was DEFINITELY involved with Russia. "Journalist of the highest caliber", MY FOOT.

[@msswart9119]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mike-ns1ho]

Trump 2024

[@DHyre]

You mean Trump 20-24… years

[@Mike-ns1ho]

@@DHyre for what exactly?

[@jennifershields2827]

When will they all be held accountable for all of their lieing under oath!!??

[@fredg.sanford2951]

The corrupt orange Buffoon hasn't had a chance to lie yet, but if he does take the stand, trust and believe, all he'll do is lie and lie and lie like he ALWAYS has.

[@fredg.sanford2951]

All trump has ever done, all he ever does is lie.

[@lama6736]

I’m still in shock he actually paid someone back!

[@debbiej.2168]

Probably only because Cohen could have totally exposed him if he didn't. I don't know how Trump can still get lawyers to represent him when he doesn't pay most of them. They must want to become famous, or something. I wouldn't trust him to pay me.

[@billsmith2212]

WHO writes down the crime ? Notes : do laundry , supermarket , rob the bank ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bjornlangoren3002]

To be fair, weisselberg isn't the sharpest cfo in the drawer. He would fail at a pop quiz calculating 130 plus 50 x 2 plus 60 if he didn't write it down.

[@rayray8687]

@@bjornlangoren3002: 290 right?

[@davidleedougherty6478]

The dumbest person in the history of earth that's who...or in this case that's who gets weisselturd to write it down for him. Trump probably had a crayon in his hand at the moment, and not to help Eric learn to color

[@user-zp2fc8vh6m]

I LOVE IT !!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rockzilla404]

The person who thinks it's okay to illegally overturn an election..

[@redmasc]

I was thinking the same thing. "Are you taking notes on a mutha-f conspiracy?!"

[@franciscouderq1100]

Oooh but but but remember he has immunity 💪

[@johannebeerbaum1546]

If it were you or me….it would take a one day trial to prove criminality…..but since our justice system is so corrupt for the ELITE, IT TAKES SIX WEEKS AND IN NO WAY IS A SLAM DUNK NO MATTER HOW MUCH PRIMA FASCIA FACTS ARE PUT IN….

[@combatepistemologist8382]

Only if you're a lawyer or an accountant.

[@bryb2644]

Stinger Bell

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Courtroom Drama would be taking place.

[@blahco4tt]

I appreciate Rachel telling us what the courtroom was ACTUALLY like instead of us being left with rumors and hearsay. Also, the breakdown of the prosecution's argument and the point driven home at the end: chef's kiss 👌🙌

[@ROOKTABULA]

You hire "only the best people", hey Conald?! 🙄🤡🤣🤣🤣

[@stefanboster5728]

Orange jumpsuit by the 4th of July? Bring It On!

[@markl3893]

Make it on 4th of July for a double holiday!

[@grattten98]

It’s funny cause you all don’t even care about what he did and most of y’all barely even know what he did 😂. It’s literally just, “I don’t agree with his political views, and this is the only attempt we have to take him down, bring it on.” Is what you all meant to say 😂. Let’s also continue to allow illegal immigrants to flood the country so we can get more votes 😋. We’re totally good people who are on the right side.

[@pauletheridge2412]

@@markl3893 Double my doubles on Double Day! USA! USA!

[@realone4341]

We all should learn to accept his words as deceitful and devious as they may be but he has the right to voice his opinions. What none of us have is a right to use our words to directly or indirectly injure anothers physically, financially, societal, etc.. As badly as we want this coverage to stop I think it will be allowed to go on with inordinate public funds being spent to try and protect citizens as legally possible. Beyond the laws however is a factor sometimes equally as powerful, and that is public communication. Very few individuals would if they could pay for public communications to equal what Trump is receiving free to espouse his hatred. And really that is what it all is; just hate. He has two modes: hatred and self aggrandizement; that's it. So, perhaps a "free" communique is overtly sharing who in the public's eye supports his hatred and call it as such. If one were to post all those commerical entities in their area who has in some way (wide open interpretations allowed) support Trump and MAGA ideologies it would test the degree to which they will support a criminal. Then the impact of hatred in the public can and should be felt by those who broadcast this culture. The Republicans have no plan whatsoever and have yet to hear one from any Republican. Isn't that why they get elected? Jesus, what has one man done?

[@johnmaki3046]

I prefer an INTRODUCTION to "Ol Sparky"! People have met "him" for MUCH LESS!

[@handmadehearts]

Weisselberg doesn’t know GAAP but he's intimate with RICO. Not suave.

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

😆🏆Wins the thread

[@scottcates]

He cooked the books and now his goose is cooked.

[@jacobjones5269]

Oh, it’s suave… In an ironic sense..

[@pacoeltaco79]

Accountant jokes. 👍

[@adenadrianamontreal2633]

😂👌

[@ChefJeffreyKaufman]

I can hear Trump's ride back from court, his lawyer is like.."You're f**ked Donny, f**ked, totally f**ked!!"

[@Poisonwc]

Weisselberg violated rule #1 of "Simon Whistler's Rules for Being a Criminal": Do NOT write down your crimes.

[@philippenachtergal6077]

Well, this settles the fact that the misrepresentation was intentional and politically helpful because why else would he pay double the amount he had to to cover for taxes if there wasn't a political motivation for it. And Trump's lawyer keep saying "it is not illegal to pay hush money", as if that was the issue.

[@sirjudge5055]

The biggest takeaway here. If you've been following the numerous segments Andrew Weissman has been doing these last 2 week. Andrew has been one of the few people leaning towards (t)rump being acquitted because the case appeared to have flaws. BUT, THEN! Today after seeing how bad the Defense Team fumbled their Opening Statement. He is now on TEAM CONVICTED!

[@TheBrothergreen]

Trump only hires the best people.

[@user-qg5wg9ut2o]

Properly documented crimes. Absolutely 💯 Brilliant 👏 👌 👍

[@stangfreak91]

I really wish these proceedings we’re TELEVISED , so the whole word could see!!!

[@shawnalajame7888]

He is older than he used to be. He has aged all of us.

[@velocitymg]

He has aged everyone 10years and at the same time pushed the country back 50 years

[@McDob]

Nothing please me more to know how much this has affected you 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-tl6xz3yq9u]

Even after 3 years of harassment he is still in better shape mentally and physically than Biden. FJB.

[@troyjenkins3886]

Yes those no new wars,no inflation,secure borders,and safe Country aged me too.

[@benhunter8551]

TDS is a serious illness. Ask your doctor if you have TDS.

[@cattuslavandula]

Cohen worked for Trump from 2006 to 2018. What else did the fixer do illegally for Donnie over 12 years?

[@CS-mv3nw]

That’s exactly what I was thinking.

[@integritymatters7727]

He already provided prosecutors with that information during his trial

[@user-eo8gj1lg7u]

When you look at his cronies standing behind him on stage, their eyes are all downcast. They know he is lying about whatever he runs his mouth about and you can see it on the faces. You have to wonder about all the crap they know about him.

[@ohgawd]

​@@CS-mv3nwyou haven't read it???

[@markatkinson9963]

Read his book.

[@hoonhwang4778]

Rachel is a treasure for MSNBC. Always exciting to listen to her.🎉🎉

[@PoppyFields2727]

Catherine Christian, what a totally beautiful and ELEGANT and EXPERT legal analyst. Great addition to the team.

[@devcarter1654]

So why did Trump look miserable to be in court when he said a few days ago he was honored to be there.

[@pattijack]

Don’t you think that Trump has to be exhausted. What if you had people on your back constantly. Besides, this nasty woman reporter doesn’t always know how to tell the truth and exaggerates every chance she can when it involves Trump.

[@JosephMarkese-tx1kb]

Trump Lies. he lies more than he breathes.

[@mikebunting7262]

Q. When was he lying? A. Both times

[@feet_first]

He misread the teleprompter. It read he was "horrored to be there".

[@shellimendoza7332]

💯

[@markclipsham9199]

You can't make this stuff up. These are lessons to learn from people.

[@CShivery]

"Is you takin' notes on a criminal @$%&ing conspiracy? What the @$%& is you thinkin', man?" -The Wire

[@carlhunter3844]

There is no way that any jury with a sense of right or wrong could find trump not guilty.

[@ronackermann611]

Ooopsie! I remember the story told by Paul Harvey of the bank robber who slid a hold up note to a bank teller. However, he had written it on the back of one of his personal blank checks. The police were waiting for him at his home when he arrived. Ooopsie!

[@Dakhoth]

And now you know . . . The rest of the story. Good times.

[@stevedrinkard7297]

Ahhh progress intelligently planned 😅

[@chrisrhodes2081]

🎉 to your disappointment when u realize you were duped again...by mad cow

[@baconbap]

Good day.

[@Dakhoth]

@@baconbap I had forgotten how he waited until the very last second to get that into his broadcast. Good times. I miss Paul Harvey.

[@puDDles33]

Dang you are good Maddow! Thank you for such interesting information and telling it like it is ( and being truthful!) ~ I appreciate you and always look forward to your segments 💙

[@MrScaryLemonHead]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! He will claim he didn’t write it…. But if he did… he would have the BEST notes ever.

[@owenthomas5103]

I used to be convinced that Putin had something on Trump to blackmail him into doing his bidding. But now its clear Putin could have just claimed he had something and without even asking for proof Trump would do whatever he was told.

[@freespeechbeyond2024]

We The People of The United States of America do not need a " Dictator " . Please Vote for Democracy America...

[@socool371]

blue wave 2024

[@JustAThought1000]

That’s why a lot of people are for Trump…because they don’t want to lose freedom and democracy of living in a republic.

[@DHITTZ03]

Trump is trying to rewrite the Constitution that way he can stay in power. I bet that goes right over your head though. He talks about it at every rally​@@JustAThought1000

[@davemccombs]

@@JustAThought1000 lol boomer, stop. Take your meds.

[@nancycronin551]

@@davemccombs Well, bless your heart, dear! Thinking of another person! How good of you!

[@108grog]

What will a nationwide wave of Schadenfreude look like ?

[@ZeuZ763]

Blissful

[@GratefulHippieChic]

Laughter 🤣

[@sonjabirdsong9262]

Ja genau guilty 😂 so was verrucktes

[@ryanasencio8299]

Election Day.

[@nahuthought]

​@@ryanasencio8299 its the primaries/general election right?

[@efenedick1305]

Very nice journalism, but I gotta say, having a man named Andrew Weissman talk about a man naned Allen Weisselburg was a little confusing 😂

[@thomasglessner6067]

Writing notes while commiting a crime is called Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP.

[@coryjackson6944]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

The Warrior Shall Triumph Trump2024 🇺🇸

[@thomasglessner6067]

@@666isdaNewblueVoter Yeah, he's winning.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Only Warriors Triumph Trump2024 🇺🇸

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

How long have you been playing that Trump is Going 2 Jail Drum? 🥁 🪘 Has it really been "8 Year's Now?"

[@mariannerapp411]

Rachel, you really made me feel like I know what the experience of being in the courtroom would be like.

[@AnaterZ]

I just wish Rachel wasn't such a MAGA fan. Like give the guy some space, dang. I know he is great but he is still human.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running for POTUS None of this Courtroom Drama would be taking place Rachel Maddow.

[@thegreyhoundgirls536]

Without having to be subjected to the odors & sounds from Drumpf BIGLY BONUS!! 😂😂

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Let the Warrior Triumph Trump2024 🇺🇸

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Yawll need " The Phuckery Blog"

[@Hochspitz]

The court room smells.....like F.A.R.T.

[@petemaddocks8660]

To me, it's hilarious that Trump is another word for fart in the UK. So appropriate.

[@GaiaCarney]

Diaper Don Snorleone

[@user-uo2eq4ky6p]

That’s Soros $… smelly!

[@IlDiavolo2515]

​@@user-uo2eq4ky6pSoros ain't on trial 😂

[@seaninness334]

LOL! You do know THAT F.A.R.T. is an actual republican thing? It's supposed to stand for Floor Action Response Team to hide the fact that republicans are fighting among themselves. Professional comedians are kicking themselves, and SNL is struggling to come up with INTENTIONAL republican buffoonery to compete with all the ridiculous stuff they just do.😅

[@MarioJuan61]

Took notes and kept them 😅😂🤣 ,... No words, just a lot of ha ha ha's and a bunch of LOLs

[@alexandraclark7090]

This is the best summary I’ve heard during this entire process. Thank you Miss Maddow.

[@timbacchus]

This is the best coverage yet. Thank you.

[@dmann1115]

I've noticed that everybody over forty has aged about ten years since 2020.

[@BlocPop]

😂😂😂 so true. Stress is on the menu 24/7😢

[@rareepic3682]

“I can’t believe this is real” 😂 been saying that the past nearly 10years when agent orange announced he was running.

[@mkeith152]

No wonder diaper Donny didn't want this case to go to trial

[@george1la]

Just treat his as a normal defendant and let the chips fall the way they normally do in cases such as this. All Equal Before Law.

[@davidames1746]

but but he is president,,,?!

[@EfrainAmezcua-ir5go]

All equal. Before law “Except democrats“

[@booga106]

@@EfrainAmezcua-ir5goFor example?

[@Eternalwarpuppy]

Same as a normal defendant? So in this case that would be... "This is past the statute of limitations. Case dismissed."

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@booga106 For example, Clinton was fined $8000 for writing up payment for the Russian dossier as attorney fees. She used campaign funds which is even worse. One could ask, why is her attorney fees an $8000 fine, but Trumps attorney fees are 14 felonies

[@tomhammer1784]

If you have to pay income taxes on expense account reimbursements…I am in deep trouble.

[@jeffeasterwood7824]

Vicks Vapo Rub might “quench the stench”.

[@Canneveroverblue]

Great reporting Rachel, we are so glad you were able to be at the trial and give us this information first hand. Seems like the prosecution has their ducks in a row. Who knew the ducks were taking notes.

[@claudiamiller7730]

Quack Quack!!💕

[@watersipper1116]

Ducks taking notes. Too funny.

[@Sweetteawillie]

@@claudiamiller7730 What's crazy is that Michael and Stormy had been dating for years. He got a heloc from a lender and paid her to hide the relationship from his wife. Then he tells Trump to pay the expenses for the NDA, which reimbursed the funds to the heloc. Wait for it.

[@ricksandford7815]

The opening statement was made by bidens number three in the DOJ. Seems like overkill. Seems like election interference. Mr Maddow is a hack

[@Sweetteawillie]

Michael Cohen is projecting his affair with Stormy to be Trump's NDA payment for privacy. Rules for Radicals - accuse your adversaries of what you are doing - repeat it often and loudly to drown out the facts. Having the media darlings echoing the accusations puts gas in their lights. Harvard educated and gaslighting after the Adam Schiff Russia collusion evidence and secret whistleblower - never materialized. Durham's investigation shows that the DNC fabricated the story with Billary's request and payment through the law firm... opposition research, lol.

[@victoriaeads6126]

Simon Whistler rule #1: don't write down your crimes 😂

[@feanacar]

That’s the same thing I was thinking. They need to get casual criminal notebook listing all the rules. 😂

[@IlDiavolo2515]

​@@feanacarCriminality for Dummies 😂

[@jerrysanders9101]

Crime? To spend your own money? Anyone trying to win an election will try to stamp out negative press. The goal is to win the election. Kind of like Bidens apparatchiks did with his son’s laptop and STILL LOST.. requiring the cheating and Jan 6 operation. The people are on to you Marxists.

[@murzburg1575]

Nailed it

[@bjarkiengelsson]

A fellow man of culture I see

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

What's the old line? You just can't make this stuff up. Love it.

[@hitch-tf5rh]

I wish MSNBC would do more coverage on Trump.

[@SusanBame]

Awesome, Rachel, and no, you don't look older than you used to look. I spent 20 years in various Ohio courtrooms as a court stenographer, and they all smell pretty much like that. I LOVED that work. You made me laugh about how courtrooms smell.

[@benhunter8551]

That's the smell of cat pee and shaving cream that she spilled on her clothes.

[@dicemofo4522]

Did you get Vax because she told you it was safe and it stopped the virus in its tracks? Oof! Not good.

[@252iguess]

Andrew Weissmann laughing about a legal matter is fun to watch, even in a sobering criminal trial of a former president.

[@anthonywhitehouse6911]

Please get rid of that shouting guy advertising at the end of your video

[@Stu_Pedazzo]

Imagine Rachel Maddow showing up to your trial. That ain't small beans.

[@JayJackson-hb7ks]

What wine goes with goose? Because this one is cooked!

[@marymem9864]

This warrants champagne!!! 🎉

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Prison is not going 2 stop DJT from becoming Potus. You need 2 learn 2 Relax, Accept& Cope. I know You can do it. The Wine is a Good start.👍 🍻 👏 Cheers!

[@user-yy3om6he2m]

At this point all wines are great , just to celebrate after so long !

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

@@user-yy3om6he2m Why don't u celebrate " Open Borders" while you're at it" You sure must be wealthy supporting all those illegals. 😃 😀

[@wearethedivineoneearth]

Biden 2024 Make Republicans cry again

[@wtfisthishandlebullshit]

It seems to be really easy to make them cry. They're really sensitive.

[@dark14life]

@@wtfisthishandlebullshit yeah, just hit them with facts and they devolve into a sniveling mess. Their poor fee-fees are hurt.

[@wtfisthishandlebullshit]

​@@dark14life They have to create things to be incensed about. It's the nuttiest thing.

[@noahjuanjuneau9598]

Make Republicans go home to Russia again.

[@s.d.c5513]

MRCA👊

[@philsown]

quiet discussion…. Suddenly: HEY EVERYONE!!! {{ falls off chair }}

[@bonnielemenager4030]

Go get 'em, Rachel Maddow! May these "truths" continue to finally wake these people up!

[@niclewis9610]

Bring on the witnesses and receipts. Oh it was payment for services rendered all right.😅

[@neale3871]

$420,000 is about $140,000 per minute 🤑🤮

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Prison is not going 2 stop DJT from becoming Potus. You need 2 Relax, Accept & Cope. OK. I know you can do it.

[@Ian_sothejokeworks]

If your last name is 'Colangelo' and you name ANY of your sons ANYTHING other than 'Mike', you f'd up.

[@barbschultz9323]

Exact name of a trainer in my gym.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

If TRUMP wasn't running for POTUS None of this Courtroom Drama would be taking place.

[@Ian_sothejokeworks]

@user-zt8nmxoyfb Cool theory, bro. But the only reason these charges weren't brought before is because he WAS president. But hey, Trump could prove it! He could drop out and see if the charges go away! He knows they won't, because he committed crimes.

[@Bane97659]

The description of the smell of the courtroom was funny, and really helps me to feel like I'm there.

[@sarahbarrett1247]

But also glad we are only hearing about it and not smelling it 😂

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Prison is not going to stop DJT from becoming Potus. You need to Relax, Accept& Cope. Ok?

[@CJ-uo5cl]

Rachel doesn't look a day older than she did four years ago.

[@jacobjones5269]

Yeah, but like everyone else she feels much older.. And when you’re looking in the mirror you see it..

[@lindabraune814]

Was Rachel born a man or a woman?

[@davidsingh6944]

She 14 in dog years!

[@ag-om6nr]

She hasn't aged ! She is gorgeous !

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

@@ag-om6nr Yes she is a Handsome Man 😃

[@brockroberts4258]

I love hand written notes - so handy!

[@susanrussell5308]

There's no bottom to their stupidity.

[@One.--]

Oh wow, I can hear the Fat Lady sing all the way there in New York City 😅

[@oldcatlover]

I would have been kicked outta the courtroom for uproariously laughing😂

[@davidbecker2107]

Like most of US! I would have laughed till I turned Blue!!

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Prison is not going 2 stop DJT from becoming Potus. You need 2 Relax, Accept & Cope.Ok? I know you can do it.

[@lucyday007]

Great reporting. Finally, something of substance.

[@Ravencall]

It must be so irritating to have gone through so much expense for a cover up when it all comes out in court (even more expense)and neither his fans/donors nor his wife really care.

[@jimlutz8092]

The reason it "does not smell very good" inside the courtroom is because Smellvis is in the building!

[@SuePyperArtist]

Sorry but that ad at the end of every video is super friggin annoying.

[@Canneveroverblue]

It is loud and sooooo annoying. How do we get them to stop it?

[@shaystern2453]

fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal crimes that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election.

[@curtisthomas2670]

"Odor in the court!"

[@timmckeown1313]

He basically defrauded the American people in 2016.

[@EvenYourMomHatesYou]

She's a gift to journalism

[@KITLEVEY]

When people get away with criminal behavior for extended periods of time, I suspect that the inertia of subsequent events sliding along under the radar without penalty or punishment gives the group the confidence to act like these operational conditions can last forever. That's when the mistakes are made.

[@supersquirrel7546]

Yep. This is also true with serial killers. After so many murders, even the most brilliant psychopaths will slip up and make mistakes. That's how many of them were caught. Not all, but many.

[@666isdaNewblueVoter]

Prison is not going 2 stop DJT from becoming Potus. You need to Relax, Accept& Cope.

[@benjie128]

Casual criminalist rule #1. Don't write down your crimes.