Lawrence: Trump defense's lone witness Robert Costello was 'utterly contemptuous'

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how Judge Juan Merchan had to clear the courtroom in Donald Trump’s criminal trial because of the “utterly contemptuous” behavior by witness Robert Costello.
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[@whiskyjames4200]

The way Judge Merchan handled his courtroom, should've been the way the Republican Party dealt with Donald Trump in 2015.

[@tja3495]

🎯

[@GrandmasLife657]

Majority of Trumplic_nts does not have the spine to stand up against ex president Trump.

[@waffleweave]

Yup. Or at the latest, January 7 2021

[@susanmiller2414]

Bravo! Good point!

[@philipd8868]

Agreed, and 2020 and 2024

[@minnie8781]

Judge Merchan has my utmost respect. I salute him.

[@nilnil8411]

He's a disgrace

[@mitchhills4747]

@@nilnil8411 He is a good Judge and has stood up to Trump in the same way as Judge Engoron did and look what happened there. Trump was found liable in massive fraud and ordered to pay almost $500m in fines. Which he STILL hasn't paid lol! No point defending Trump on this - the Judge had every right to clear the court, due to the obnoxious conduct of the witness.

[@abbofun9022]

@@nilnil8411because he’s not afraid of the orange turd?

[@mfoco1]

Why? He is behaving like a dysfunctional parent. Trunp has been sitting there blatantly committing criminal contempt, and he failed to do anything about it. So this witness came in thinking he can also behave contemptuously.

[@Mra5000-]

the guy is compromised....smh .....bad comment

[@BisBoss]

Loved the storytelling of what occurred in the courtroom. Nothing but respect for Mr. O'Donnell! He and Ms. Maddow are my reasons for watching MSNBC.

[@danpenry8899]

All of the stuff they preach you believe but Joey bear admitted that she doesn't like Joe Biden to Bill Maher on her daily show The view but she doesn't want to voice her opinion because she'll lose her job😂😂😂😂😂😂 just like this reporter😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@advicemaster1365]

Key word "story." Sounds like you would buy beach front property from him in Arkansas. Sad, but typical liberal.

[@michaelwebb325]

Storytelling is right. Rachel mad cow hasn’t been right in 8 years. This case is done. Trump 24

[@CodyJarvis-jy4it]

You know it’s the truth is it’s the opposite of what O’Donnell and mad cow say it is😂😂😂

[@ilovebrocoli6068]

Judge was running interferance for Bragg by sustaining 99% of objections

[@deannewilliams3321]

Costello was there to intimidate Judge Merchan. He failed. Great reporting Lawrence, it felt like I was there.

[@johntempleton3560]

he intimidated him.... how?

[@deannewilliams3321]

@@johntempleton3560 that’s just it, he didn’t intimidate the judge lol. He tried and failed.

[@johntempleton3560]

@deannewilliams3321 okay, how did he try to?

[@deannewilliams3321]

@@johntempleton3560 The side eye and staring him down. Judge put a stop to it very quickly. Did you watch the video?

[@johntempleton3560]

@deannewilliams3321 i thought i did. maybe i missed something. whats the time stamp in the vid?

[@MrMisuma]

I’ve worked in a Kindergarten for over 20 years and I’ve met kids more mature than Trump and his goons.

[@kimclarke5018]

Fair assessment

[@lightwillprevail]

Wisdom and grace has nothing to do with age.

[@axiomaddict]

Same here (well, 5 years).

[@whiskyjames4200]

I believe you.

[@calvinthomas8734]

Goons. That's what's going on. Trump is victimizing America. We all have to vote against this. It's lawlessness. It's wrong. Vote blue all the way down. Then we will hold the Democrats to what we want

[@seantlewis376]

Insulting the judge has got to be the dumbest thing anyone can do in a courtroom, whether witness, attorney, or gallery.

[@bijou3000]

Well, it's tied for stupidity with _trying to scam the appeals court with a phony bond_ when you're hoping to have the appeals court overturn your civil financial fraud and criminal falsified business documents cases.

[@nomenclature9373]

Costello is now a nominee for this year's Darryl "I object" Brooks award.

[@andrewnewman9563]

Fascists are never bright, they're bullies.

[@BaalsMistress]

I suppose that loudly insulting the Jury might be worse, but it's close.

[@bijou3000]

I have to add, scamming an appeals court with a phony bond after they reduced it for you already, when you plan to appeal to that court is pretty dumb.

[@veritas2222]

How nice to hear your well-deserved praise for the Court Officers. Thank you. 👍

[@stevegarcia3731]

2/3 of America has been waiting for a judge to do SOMETHING

[@advicemaster1365]

99% were waiting for an acquittal. Now it will be a hung jury. Total witch hunt. Again.

[@ilovebrocoli6068]

Trump is winning in the polls...

[@dbharcadia2]

Lawrence 's analysis is 100% spot on. His explanations for what is going on in court is clear as a bell. You have got to love him!

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

I was hooked on Lawrence's account of what took place. He really knows how to tell a story or relay events.

[@amberackerson5916]

Agree!!!!!!

[@jvallas]

@@thesmilingtouristguide4931 He loved his job writing for "The West Wing." And was damned good at it.

[@MothGirl007]

He's the best! ♥

[@joko09010]

He’s in a league way above the rest.

[@biovmr]

Wow. On behalf of all of us, thank you, Mr. O’Donnell.

[@barbarajbanks1283]

Laurence, very glad and thankful that you,if no one else,we’re present in the courtroom at such an “unprecedented “ time in judicial history. Thank you Thank you…

[@moretoknowshow1887]

Judge Merchan doesn't f around. That's what we need from every single judge handling a Trump trial..

[@marshamariner7897]

He needs 2 throw lyingbdump in jail ....YESTERDAY🤢🤮🤬🤢🤮🤬

[@davemacomber7401]

I agree with u

[@editorgyrl17]

Exactly. Florida case judge Cannon is a crime herself.

[@justsaying3729]

Could someone please pass this on to Aileen Cannon.

[@stevehagen9804]

He let a perjurer and a prostitute say whatever they wanted, but someone poking holes in the prosecution infuriated this “judge”

[@EvErLoyaLEagLE]

This should warrant Costello's disbarment from practicing law

[@phampton16]

Totally agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@serendipityshopnyc]

Not hardly. But it might get him a sanction and a fine. A few days in prison for contempt of court, if he doesn't cool down over the weekend.

[@sharontrujillo]

​...it's Monday!

[@clive3490]

@@serendipityshopnyc he still has 9 more "contempts" before the judge will "do anything", though

[@typicalhguy9290]

Disbarment might be a bit of a stretch (I don't really know what the standards are, though), but I'll bet Costello doesn't try to argue any cases in front of Judge Merchan any time soon.

[@brendaharrup6693]

Lawrence O’Donnell is THE best that journalism has ever produced. Thank you, Sir, for everything you do to keep us in the truth and the light. 💙

[@susanhewitt6359]

Mr. O'Donnell and Rachel Maddow are my go to's for big media, you can count on the facts with them!

[@kathrynmiller3151]

@@susanhewitt6359oh my GOSH! These two are the most rank propagandists in fake media.

[@LeslieGMN]

@@kathrynmiller3151 “Fake media”? Really?

[@euniceransfer7873]

Amen, and thank you Mr. Lawrence for I have always believed you.

[@newgravityfilms]

​@@kathrynmiller3151what did he say that was fake?? It's all written down fool by the court reporter. People like you are why the country sucks right now.

[@Miniature-Solutions]

I grew up listening to Walter Cronkite as a child. He always caught my attention and I loved listening to him give the news. You sir, surpass him. Absolutely captivated by your delivery and respect you give the information you disseminate. Pure poetry.

[@Ironsmithfarm]

Sheer bloody poetry delivered with humour, wit and razor sharp perspective.

[@aaronsarchive82]

One of the best journalists in the industry. Up there with Woodward and Bernstein.

[@deanbuzzell233]

Jesus. This is one of your your powerful statements, sir. You are one of my favorite sources of analyses and information. I trust you implicitly to always call 'em as you see 'em, but always in a truthful, forthright manner. MUCH respect, Mr. O'Donnell, and many thanks for your unique brand a factual, hard-hitting reporting.

[@chegeny]

I served on a jury once. The judge became a person we admired in a way that's difficult to describe, almost like a parent. Abuse directed at our judge was upsetting and memorable. We were instructed to follow the evidence and focus on the idea of "reasonable doubt", and we did... But as human beings, we noted everything that went on in that courtroom.

[@andrewstevenson118]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@daydays12]

Thank you for your interesting , informed post.

[@livelife4471]

What happened in the courtroom yesterday is a glimpse into what a second term of Trump would look like, "utterly contemptuous" of government institutions and democracy.

[@donnitummond2075]

If the JUDGE was impartial as he should be this would never happen! Grow a brain!

[@christopherdipierro2471]

Last I checked between the 2 running candidates only one of them has a successful track record and he had to contend to a worldwide crisis/epidemic while the other can't find his way off the stage on a good day and shakes hands with invisible people and falls over thin air on a bad dad. One left office with a 1.4 percent inflation rate and the other is struggling to bring it down to 3 percent from the 9 percent he's had the majority of his term. Ones projected to lose every battleground state, with the exculsion of one and even that's debatable because it's within the margin of error and some polls are alluding to potentially losing in a landslide, while the other sits in a bogus trial that the longer it goes on becomes more and more of a clown show and its not because of the defense.

[@donnitummond2075]

Get ready for a lawsuit yourself for once again!

[@razorburn7745]

@donnitummond2075 Ah yes, the classic “everyone is corrupt, except Donnie” defense. You guys aren’t in a cult, though, right? 😂

[@razorburn7745]

Question for MAGA: Trump left his 1 term having added $7 trillion USD to our national debt (the most of any single term president) which policy or law did Trump pass that led to this glorious economy I keep hearing about from his fans? I’ll wait..

[@suzannekiraly4480]

Thank you so much Mr. O'Donnell. This was a fascinating account of what happened in the courtroom. I am one with the jury in my great respect for Judge Merchan.

[@VideoOpinion]

Yes, thank you for being consistent with your lies. That’s the only thing you have going, consistency with lies and Trump Derangement syndrome for pathetic Biden.😂😂😂

[@pattir6628]

I am an official court reporter in a similar court in my state. My judge has NEVER had to clear the courtroom in a jury trial. A note about daily transcripts, the daily copy the court reporter puts out is a rough draft. While there may be some small errors or omissions in these dailies, the final transcript will be a different matter. Before a final draft, the court reporter will make corrections and fill in any dropped words, and it is the official record of the court and extremely accurate. I can't imagine the pressure this court reporter is under, but she seems to be doing a great job. Kudos to her, and kudos to the judge, and kudos to the rest of the court staff for taking control of the courtroom!

[@herballycorrect]

No one is above the law accept Hunter and Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and pretty much every other DNC operative out there! The Demoncrats are turning America into a banana republic!

[@user-ls2bh2ff2s]

Oh my living proof no nuts there Mr.!! A sham is a sham obviously you don't recall your mother,you know the old gal you sold down the river years ago??

[@Dont.Call.Me.Tall.]

I think Costello appeared as insane as Giuliani today, and that is saying something.

[@jillsalkin7389]

Yes!! How about the STUPID way Giuliani goaded authorities about his whereabouts, and he was arrested at where he was ---- his birthday party!!

[@phampton16]

Absolutely totally agree he was just disgusting and pathetic 💯💯💯

[@queenslyric800]

Wow.

[@Belzedar]

I'm alarmed that this is another seasoned professional who's drinking Trump's Kool-Aid. Such outrageous conduct could well be fuelled by Trump's attempts to never refer to Judge Merchan without saying he's corrupt and 'conflicted'.

[@spellru23]

Only the best people. So sad.

[@strombouts]

Costello's performance was absolutely priceless. He put the final nail in Trump's coffin. BRAVO!!!

[@BaalsMistress]

Cohen said he didn't trust Costello as a lawyer. So Trump's defence put Costello on the stand and demonstrated that Cohen's instincts were good on that point.

[@MaudeWhite-yc6ji]

Child my son sez U R A FVKKBOII whatever that means but he's very street wise

[@johnbrown9802]

You keep dreaming liberal Trump is getting off thanks to Cohen.

[@johnbrown9802]

Trump 2024

[@khorkina2010]

For prison ​@@johnbrown9802

[@teekay5286]

Lack of decorum at every level across this country is costing the mature development of a nation..

[@brahmburgers]

I'm in a 3rd world country now, and everywhere I go, people of all ages greet me with genuine smiles and goodwill. A world of difference from being in the USA.

[@waterGodh2o]

Sure and the liberals can't identify male or female

[@user-ix8bx6ek3t]

WOW.....people have started to become ruder and questioning. When the judge asks to clear the court room....leave.....he's not going to change his mind because you said "why"? What is wrong with people now a days? No respect!

[@panam4974]

MAGA = Karens and Kevins. (With apologies to all people named Karen or Kevin.)

[@felixdeluxe5060]

If some people start to think rules of law are not for them (or thier cult), democracy is in danger.

[@phampton16]

Absolutely totally agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@carlwaltens424]

Yep. And I voted for him twice . NEVER again..

[@daydays12]

@@carlwaltens424 Good for you.

[@steve20118]

Over 39 MILLION voters already think Trump is above the law.

[@suehowie152]

​@@carlwaltens424Glad you found yourself.

[@skyrocketcoast219]

#45 loser insisted Costello to get in the stand.. and to act the thug lawyer.. and it all blew up. It was perfect .

[@bobheck8326]

Spectacular!!! What a f**king 🤡

[@josefeibl8230]

Blew up or fell apart? Acquittal or mistrial? Judge panicked because the case fell apart. Had to go make a phone call for his next order?

[@GreenBeanGreenBean]

@@josefeibl8230 easy conviction, won't even take an hour for the jury

[@lindabishop1402]

And with a name like Costello??? 🤷‍♀️ come on, the 1st thing I think of is the mob when I hear names like Costello, lol 😆

[@RM-jb2bv]

Knock it off, goofball.

[@deborahdicesare9042]

I sat on a murder trial and the one person that we all looked up to was the Judge. He treated us so well, he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The jury has to decide someone’s future, they have to make decisions that will affect many people, not just one, and the Judge knows that. That’s why I think most judges are held in such high regard.

[@peppermoon7485]

I agree

[@joanderson2055]

What an embarrassing circus. Shameful

[@michellewilson2995]

Are you surprised? Everyone and thing surrounding Trump is a circus act.

[@JohnnyBegoode-ox6ct]

Yes , the judge should be ashamed……doesn’t even try to disguise his bias….more reason to overturn a guilty verdict if there is one…

[@midnightreader84]

I would have had to leave the courtroom for cheering loudly for Judge Merchan.

[@phampton16]

Totally 💯🇺🇸💙

[@ChristinaTaft]

Great judge. Almost seems foreign. I hope we get our country the United States back to speed and growth instead of going backwards :(

[@walk6932]

@@ChristinaTaft going backwards? So you're saying Biden is a bad president.

[@janice369]

Maybe he means tRump & his bootlicking brownshirts. And fascist MAGAts in Congress & corrupt SCOTUS'. You don't think that's backwards? I do. ​ @@walk6932

[@stephenkennedy8305]

​@@walk6932 I am saying we have not had a good president since Jimmy Carter. Or congress. And yes Obama, while a good man did not live up to the promise.

[@Machistmo]

Chaos is Trumps happy place. Costello should be disbarred

[@shellimendoza7332]

💯

[@ShelleyinBoston]

Amen

[@PointofConnection]

Sure Costello. Now that he exposed Cohen as a total liar. At least accept that you have been fooled. That is more honest.

[@gordonmills7798]

Costello should be given a medal for fighting against Democrat Judicial corruption:

[@PaulUttermohlen-NewHomesGuide]

@@gordonmills7798 LOL. So you heard his testimony (or read the transcript) and you think he fought against "Democratic judicial corruption?" That's a sad interpretation of reality. The judge didn't bring this case. This judge has done nothing that could even be remotely described in reality as corrupt. And nothing Costello said addressed such an issue. Dream on MAGA cultist. Your Führer is likely heading to prison!

[@WebmastersPost]

What a gift to all of us and our country Lawrence O`Donnel is.

[@user-my8tf2du1e]

Justice itself is on trial here.

[@rendaowe]

No doubt! The whole US has been under thuggish attacks from the beginning of the whole TRUMP CIRCUS!

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

No cameras in the courtroom, .. But Lawrence, we have ☆you☆. Wow! ... 🙏

[@u9Nails]

Just enough language added to make it feel like we were there. The description of the wood panel, the judge sitting taller than everyone there...

[@amberackerson5916]

Agree, it’s like being there!

[@herballycorrect]

@@u9Nails No one is above the law accept Hunter and Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and pretty much every other DNC operative out there! The Demoncrats are turning America into a banana republic.

[@erizabeta]

the level of scummy corruption on display by Trump's team is repellent

[@phampton16]

Absolutely agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@sharonandrea]

Frfr

[@andercoyote4170]

Its their brand.

[@liberalshaveitallbackwards4667]

Calm down Karen.

[@liberalshaveitallbackwards4667]

​@@phampton16 Bot

[@charlesmartin-4334]

Vote blue 💙 Biden/Harris 2024

[@Navigator2166]

God, I wish all of this could have been televised! This is a great loss to the public. Not as many of the public will be able to hear this stunning course of events so remarkably presented by Lawrence O’Donnell. Thank you sir for this dramatic presentation of such historic events. 🇺🇸⚖️🇺🇸

[@CodyJarvis-jy4it]

Think everybody’s getting sick of seeing one hoax after another they play against Trump and then you watched the Biden crime family get away with everything

[@brucebaran4450]

I'm also disappointed with the court proceedings not being televised , being so important to the Nations Survival. It is, "WE THE PEOPLE " business to know! ABOLISH QUALIFIED IMMUNITY! Biden/Harris Vote Blue 🗳 2024

[@yvettepearson4216]

Just another example of the MAGA contempt for the rule of law.

[@ianmangham4570]

Holy burner account 😮

[@ankhpom9296]

MAGA cult will be made to respect the law.

[@davidkavetsky2377]

That's rich considering you tried to claim 933737 felonies for DT😂😂 Sureeee buddy five zillion felonies

[@mykofreder1682]

They could have returned with no Costello, headed to Rikers for a week instead of testifying.

[@Slo-ryde]

People such as RC will be given cabinet posts if T wins😅

[@sistersnake4629]

Trump wanted him to act like this, that's why he was there

[@carlwaltens424]

Yep. The Cult must Go..

[@oliviatopisterhasahya4454]

How much are they willing to sacrifice their life.

[@tja3495]

💯

[@JRoss-zxzx]

Was a test for Donnie to see how much he could push himself. Trump don't mind sacrificing minions.

[@typicalhguy9290]

Another tactic to provoke a mistrial? Appeal on the basis that the judge was mean to your witness? Could be.

[@marbarquinero5583]

Thank you for the details. Order prevails 🙏 For the good of our Country and our Democracy ❤

[@bdegrand]

THANKS for your first-hand description of this event -- and your respectful insight into the working of the court. It was important to see the transcript of what transpired while the court was cleared. It reinforces my great respect for Judge Merchan and the strength of character with which he oversees his court, in the face of the sneering oppositional behavior and lack of professionalism by the defendant and his legal team that the Judge has had to manage for weeks on end.

[@mattbriddell9246]

That court reporter deserves a bonus for being able to capture all that chaos.

[@pattir6628]

100%

[@patriciamillin1977]

Costello's behaviour here was absolutely unacceptable and arrogant! He should be fined for contempt!

[@finnsterling6514]

"He should be f̶i̶n̶e̶d̶ f̶o̶r̶ held in contempt!" FTFY.

[@ricardomota9567]

And jailed with his boss!!!!.

[@jaybritt6275]

HE , WILL BE FINED AND CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT.🇺🇸

[@kevindonovan1194]

Perhaps bar discipline as well.

[@jaynorris3722]

Or held in a cell for 24 hours. A fine won't mean nothing to him, no more than it does tRump

[@BethLarsenSedona]

Lawrence O’Donnell, thank you for so expertly putting these proceedings into perspective for those of us who don’t deal with this kind of thing every day. You are most appreciated!

[@j.m.c5238]

Only women speak like this

[@karenblake68]

That was an incredible report, so well told so that everyone could understand what a breach of conduct occurred. Thank you for laying it out clearly.

[@victorjanusz2254]

Benedict Donald’s disdain for our nation of laws has never been made more clear than he & his team’s disrespect for this renowned judge

[@tja3495]

👍

[@danielroque8504]

Judges have allowed trump to disregard the laws!

[@phillipridgway8317]

And yet, still around half of the country thinks he's perfect Presidential material!!!!!!!

[@alondathomas293]

That's what these magaheads get for thinking they can act like trump and get away with it. Duh.

[@RichLP1]

phillipridgway8317 Yes and an even greater majority re-elected Richard Nixon when anyone paying attention knew HE was guilty.

[@sandrauptonhouston7248]

Lawrence O'Donnell is one of the Rare Legitimate Journalist we have left. Thank you for all you do.

[@doreenfogarty2664]

I Agree 👏

[@bobdillaber1195]

He and Rachel.

[@jrero408]

Lawrence always has "The Last Word!" 👏

[@Prairietallgrass]

Thank you for that commentary, it was absolutely perfect, I felt like I was there!

[@cindyhalford8758]

I felt like I was a butterfly on your shoulder in that courtroom Lawrence. The way you depicted the proceedings was so spot on. Mad respect for you

[@Swnsasy]

Juries do not like this game Trumps team is playing at all. Many reports came out that when the red tie brigade came in from Congress, "the judge and many of the jurors looked visibly annoyed," so it backfired on Trump! Good!! Great reporting as always Lawrence!!

[@Dont.Call.Me.Tall.]

Also the one woman crying on the stand about her former boss, whom she was fired by, and later wrote a nice book about. It just screams "WACKY CULT!" to me. Just like Cohen testified to.

[@JJ-gz8cd]

Superb presentation as always, Lawrence! Thank you! 💪🇺🇸😎💙🌊🗽

[@u9Nails]

The daily naps and utter lack of concern from Trump isn't selling his cooperative nature either. It is in his own way to behave in contempt, and get away with it. And I'll bet the jury notice this.

[@Swnsasy]

@@u9Nails Right?! I would think, if I'm on the jury, that he believes he's above the law and that nothing will happen to him so he literally freaking naps!!

[@JohnnyBegoode-ox6ct]

Larry is a commentator, not a reporter…..Reporters deal in facts..

[@susanlilley-rizos9906]

Every day, I look forward to Lawrence O’Donnell’s brilliant insights into the happenings inside the courtroom.

[@beverleyreid8258]

Me too

[@kokolanza7543]

Yes, he has insight that no-one else does, and provides details that I don't get anywhere else.

[@tjipjoustra4359]

Re-porting as it ought to be, bringing back to us what exactly went on so we can make our own fair judgment. Full heartedly agreed.

[@lisann229]

Yes! He is a national treasure. He keeps me captivated from beginning to end.

[@mehertoorkey5293]

He is a great story teller .Eloquent, precise , knowledgeable . I look forward to his balanced reporting every day as also Rachel Maddow

[@jamesb312]

There are many world class British commentators and journalist that I could listen to all day, very few American one's, but O'Donnell and Maddows are two of the best American commentators.

[@monacophotographyevents2384]

Yes, absolutely. so much more superior than the strange, pathetic, pro Trump loons.

[@Bluesalleyway]

Lawrence is such an amazing orator, he makes you feel like you are there. Great reporting 👏🏾

[@rriddick8571]

Right. I was on the edge of my seat

[@sydneyberquist7113]

His reporting is the actual truth of a recount of the days events, not shortened , actual recall, not like other networks, that piece meal and take excerpts of the whole story! Much appreciated Mr O'Donnell 💙

[@bb_binx]

I fully agree with you. Lawrence is a class act and I wish he was in politics now. We need more honorable men such as him, fighting the diabolical scourge infesting our country.

[@joerogain5025]

''Clear the courtroom! Odor in the court! Odor in the court!''

[@Kelli5ft1]

LOL!! Good One!

[@0519Lena]

Haha 😆 that was a good one!

[@jimmcloughlin]

Friendly old Brit: He puts a whole new meaning on court jester!

[@hummersd]

Came here to say this! 👏

[@user-gz2jg9wj6t]

Trump strikes again. 🦨

[@lilidundi]

Mr. O'Donnel, you really are a spectacular writer!!! You paint scenes with words. My respect

[@williamjames6064]

As a former defense attorney, trying that last ‘can I say something, please?’ Is wiiiild!

[@clairerobinson7658]

I love Lawrence O’Donnell. Brilliant mind. Perfect delivery.❤❤

[@TwinGoats]

Gerbals would be proud!!! One of the best propaganda outlets out there

[@douglasbrianford3667]

Lawrence O'Donnell is a brilliant propagandist.. Joseph Goebbels would've been so proud of him and MSNBC.

[@clayton7220]

Again Lawrence of Arabia hahaha think for yourself once in your life are you afraid you ll lose your precious time slot

[@douglasbrianford3667]

Lawrence O'Donnell and the rest of MSNBC are going to have a complete mental and nervous breakdown when Donald Trump wins a second term as POTUS .

[@timothysassanella272]

@@TwinGoats - If you live on Earth 2 and are sevbrely mentally ill.

[@opinionista.]

Thank you Lawrence O’Donnell for your excellent reporting. I'm a foreigner, and your explanation makes it easier to better understand the US judicial and courtroom system. If I need any clarification, you are my go to person....thank you , Sir.

[@amberackerson5916]

Agree!

[@lisann229]

Yes he is a national Treasure!

[@pbwmanagement]

Lawrence, you the man. Excellent reporting well delivered.

[@dhaqq18]

Out of the umpteen videos on this story, this is the only one that actually tells us what objection set Costello off. Thanks

[@gingw7333]

Costello is a lawyer? That behavior smacks of middle school dropout from the wrong side of the tracks.

[@maryeckel9682]

It's a bad remake of My Cousin Vinny.

[@donttrudd2310]

A playground bully intimidation by snearing putdiwns and threats is the only language Trump understands. Thus, he hires lawyers who use that language and tactics.

[@waterGodh2o]

judge Merchans daughter has raised nearly 90 Million dollars off the direct outcome of this case you crybaby YOUR honor? Lol it's more like a graft king who dodges taxes just like Hunter and Joe. No doubt The Biden administration intends to reward the treason wa future job

[@waterGodh2o]

​@@donttrudd2310I hope someday you face a corrupt judge and DA and YOU WILL BE THE ONE screaming about the laws that are not being followed

[@waterGodh2o]

DA BRAGS a lot is JOKE Georgia DA LITERALLY EMBEZZLING millions The reason the USA is facing trillions in debt? The notorious skiming of millions of dollars being embezzled by the likes of Joe Hunter Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi

[@j.b.macadam6516]

Apparently, this attorney is incapable of behaving himself when testifying in Court, and he's not even the defendant! How very pathetic!

[@joeblog2672]

Can anyone imagine what Donald Dump would be like on the stand? I would love to see him up there. By god did Hillary ever get this right years ago when she called Trump cronies a "Basket of deplorables". And after what we have seen these past 9 years or so, I think Hillary's use of the term deserves its entry into all standard dictionaries of the English language. I hope sooner than later, that "deplorables" will no longer be red marked!

[@metalacop]

The judge doesn't want the truth out. Cohen is a thief and liar. Guess you don't want the truth either.

[@RichLP1]

It was done on purpose so the judge would wig out and Tricky Trump’s team could demand a mistrial.

[@mitchhills4747]

@@RichLP1 'Wig out' lol! Very funny.

[@mbak7801]

@@mitchhills4747 Common term.

[@CarolH-ep2gg]

I wish I was a fly on the wall observing what happened that afternoon! But thank you Lawerence, for your reading of the court transcripts! Awesome! BTW- -I love Judge Merchan!

[@yannip2083]

Thanks to Robert Costello for strengthening the government's case! Costello desperately wanted to destroy Cohen but ended up strengthening the government's case!

[@alisonmayrhofer3039]

Trumps whole life seems indefensible! So difficult to comprehend how this man has had no consequences as yet!

[@Mra5000-]

same with 90% of our corrupted politicians, that will never see trial because they play and are protected by the poly est. game

[@archangelvvv]

RIGHT! BUT KEEP WATCHING YOU'LL SEE IT SOON!

[@stevegarcia3731]

I have come to realize that Trump is everything evil. He has NO redeeming qualities

[@joshyoung1580]

Sometimes I think God sent him to test us. Or as punishment.

[@paulshaw5119]

Costello should still be charged with contempt!!

[@carmelaguanciale6620]

Agreed also charged and jailed.

[@stevegarcia3731]

They MIGHT think of disbarring him. A suspension at the least. I am pretty sure Merchan is obligated to report his behavior to the ABA.

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

The judge and the system are too cowardly to do anything.

[@DeborahGee]

Wow, thank you for filling in the blanks to the story of what happened yesterday in the courtroom with defense witness, Robert Costello. thank you for reading from the court transcript on what happened and conveying it in such a great way as you always do Lawrence in your style of reporting. 👏

[@TheaBerdie]

Thank you, Lawrence. Thank you SO MUCH for being there, in person, as our eyes and ears. You are FABULOUS.

[@Fisarmonica23]

WOW! What belligerence? Robert Costello will cost Trump his case. Good!

[@kratino]

Trump will cause Trump his case.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

Not exactly. The case was likely lost already, unless there's a hardcore MAGA juror determined to hang the verdict. But Costello sure didn't do 45 any favors. The jury has got to be looking at the only significant witness for the defense & thinking, "Is that the best they can do? This goon oozing contempt at the judge, & talking trash about the guy who considered hiring him?"

[@Joe-em3iw]

@@serendipityshopnyc You didn't hear the part where the Coen said I swear to God Bob I don't have anything on Donald Trump. Do you guys just pick and choose the testimony you are willing to listen to instead of the TRUTH THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH. It's supposed to be beyond a reasonable doubt. So many lies told there's no way to tell. I'd rather get on with running the country myself but then, what fun would that be, right?

[@perkasami6305]

​​​@@Joe-em3iwWhy would Cohen have told Costello the truth at the time when Cohen was still loyal to the orange guy and covering for him. He didn't start having doubts until right around that time, and he said he didn't trust Costello, especially since Costello was insisting that everything he told him needed to be passed along to Giuliani and the orange guy

[@serendipityshopnyc]

@@Joe-em3iw Yeah, I heard it. This isn't news. Since 2019, Cohen has told everyone that he lied for Donald Trump while he was still working for him. That's what Trump demands of his lawyers (including Trump-friendly Costello, btw). Cohen is now telling a story that is consistent with all prior witnesses and known facts, so I believe he is telling the truth now and think the jury will too.

[@micheleconner5083]

The whole collection of people associated with 45 is nothing but contemptuous! The defense really called in a good witness! Someone who may get charged with contempt of court if he keeps rolling his eyes at the judge. When those associated with 45 fall,they fall hard,and far.

[@joemastriano9338]

Border

[@stevegarcia3731]

EVERYTHING HE TOUCHES DIES. Look at Bannon and Navarro. And Cohen was one of the early ones. We would not be here this late in the game IF THE FREAKING NEWS MEDIA HAD CALLED HIM A LIAR BACK IN 2016. It took them till well into 2019.

[@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433]

I believe you are totally wrong and 47 will wincthis case. We shall see

[@frankandstein8618]

It seems to me that when those associated with Trump fall, they get a presidential pardon or a light sentence and then write a book and get rich. Bannon is not in jail, Flynn is not in jail, Manafort is not in Jail. They all skate, as will Trump himself.

[@nancyx6390]

​@@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433Here !! have some more koolaide 🥤

[@user-lp1fi8bt8t]

the way how Lawrence told us what happened today was again superb! I admire him .

[@user-lc4qe4gr7k]

The JUDGE is THE authority in the courtroom. Despicable behavior from Costello, but reporters questioning the order, were way out of line.

[@jesperth.petersen8386]

You have to appreciate, if not love, the way Lawrence is keeping us all up to date on this court case 👍🏻

[@CyndiB-ds8mv]

I look forward to it daily. It's almost like being there in person, his descriptive story telling is riveting. Thanks Lawrence!

[@davidjames2083]

*Masterful Lawrence. Utterly masterful. It's 6am over here in England, and you have made my day once again, for the umpteenth time. CHEERS!* 👍😎🇬🇧💙☕🥃

[@susanhinshelwood812]

I’m also watching here in the U.K, I love listening to Lawrence.

[@robertcowan7610]

Oh, how I wish I was in England myself right now. You've made me very mindful of it. You're a far more lucky man than you might realize. Anyway, have a great day, sir.

[@anniequinton8749]

@@robertcowan7610… Im English and live here, for a while anyways… its a bloody circus here

[@Paul512]

Scotland here it's a circus as well.

[@KiraLovesMichael]

We love you, Lawerence!!! We look forward to your take every weeknight. Much love and respect. ❤

[@rubyclark7595]

Lawrence this old girl had to listen to you 3 times...Thank You💙💙💙

[@martinzebzda1012]

Trump brings out the best in everyone doesn’t he?

[@carlaaxelson6338]

Remember he only knows the best people

[@Tomscomment]

He has that rare talent that in the end we will get to see everybody who gets involved with him for what they really are, we have to concede that...

[@chester_hobbs]

He should have saved his money and hired chimps.

[@ziziroberts8041]

He brings out the clown 🤡. No need to send in any more, that's for sure 😂

[@michaelbowes9894]

Captain Fiasco rides again!

[@doreenfogarty2664]

We Need More Judges like that ! Great job 👏 NO NONSENSE ⚖️🦅🇺🇸☀️💪💪💪💪💪

[@stevegarcia3731]

If Judge Merchan knew how many millions of people are behind him . . .

[@amandahitchcock106]

You mean no defense allowed?

[@baronmeduse]

@@amandahitchcock106 They had their (only) witness. They failed to prepare him. Defense was allowed, they failed.

[@anniekapplermalatesta2080]

He's a Honorable judge who not going to take any attorneys BS. The judge was onto what the contemptuous Costello was trying to do.

[@dude2499]

@@amandahitchcock106defense was allowed. You just don’t mouth off while on the witness stand.

[@amandajones661]

Why are there so many grown men who act like teenagers on Trump's team?

[@DoctorG_KGOS-FM]

Simple, because he hires the C- students, as the smart ones want nothing to do with that evil clown

[@michelewalburn4376]

Because those are the type of people the Trump team is trying to attract

[@orchidlilly7518]

Thank-you Lawrence,

[@Oz1111]

You can't make this $hit up that's happening in this court if you tried to write a script for a movie. Trump and his goonies and the clown witnesses. It is all just ridiculous. God, I hope the jury convicts him.

[@thelmadeguzman5252]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ca6177]

Praying for a conviction!

[@u9Nails]

No kidding! Even reading about this in history books 50 years from now... "Did a President really behave in that way at his criminal trial?? How was he ever elected?!"

[@waynefoote3781]

@@u9Nails NICE!

[@johnopalko5223]

It would never be accepted as a script because it's too unbelievable. This is why truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction must be plausible. Reality has no such constraint.

[@Vesperitis]

“This is not a conversation” is a line I’ve used against my unruly 15 year old students. Never expected it to be used against a defense lawyer.

[@unclesocial7721]

The judge should direct a psychological report of Trump before sentencing. Let the public see just what they might be voting for

[@eileenhetherington3704]

Mr. O'Donnell, that was the best and most entertaining summation of courtroom antics I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. You are why I watch MSNBC. Thank you.

[@cynthia4326]

GRATEFUL for the Court Officers.

[@jcoopes5604]

His defense? He has no defense, never does! In any trial he’s never had a defense!

[@monicawallace-jn8tl]

…just an infinite word salad of denials…

[@nonya.bizness]

his defense is never that he didn't crime. his defense is always that he has a RIGHT to crime.

[@user-ob2pe3ri1j]

AS A LAWYER???? shameful- obviously went to the Rudy School of Law & Disrespect

[@usmc187]

Great work sir 🫡🇺🇸

[@anthonydavies6021]

Costello did this specifically for Trump, I imagine at Trump's direction.

[@finnsterling6514]

Yeah, but why? What would the payoff be? Because... there doesn't appear to be one.

[@btcrazee1]

Oh, no doubt.

[@tattabridge]

Mmmm.. I disagree. This plays perfectly into Trump’s narrative which fires up his base. Just wait to hear how he spins this as unprecedented antidemocratic hostile rigged outrageous behaviour by the judge. Pure BS, but when has that ever figured in DJTs reckoning. Costello may well be Trump’s performing poodle here.. though he’s more of an attack dog.

[@RichLP1]

finnsterling6514 Already been covered. Hope judge over reacts and demand calling a mistrial or the judge to recluse himself.

[@ellenritt7667]

Wants reasons for appeal.

[@ShawnMicheldeMontaigne]

You cannot be a Trump supporter AND a moral human being.

[@calvinthomas8734]

True dat.

[@padgedunbar9400]

Or a Patriot.

[@user-zo4xt4hq8p]

Yep!🎉🎉🎉

[@muddywater4505]

Said the man in drag

[@Tomscomment]

You cannot be Trump supporter, intelligent and honest all at the same time. If you support Trump and are intelligent, you cannot be a honest person. If you are a honest person and support Trump, you cannot be intelligent. If you are intelligent and honest...

[@JustMathevi]

It’s insane how his narrative makes you visualize the whole thing so easily.

[@88klac]

Superb bit of reporting!

[@4estdweller4ever]

Wow! That was riveting. Lawrence knocked it out of the park. Your storytelling chops are off the charts. It was great. It was so good I’m gonna watch it again just for the fun of it. 👏🤯🧐👏

[@user-kn7hm5kd2q]

Me too, or 3!? 👍

[@Ivartshiva]

I did too!

[@duncanslater771]

Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell. You bring the drama out of that courtroom and bring it to us still 'alive' - an amazing feat.

[@theresacone7678]

I Love Lawrence's succinct & intelligent reporti ng. Really respect judge Marchin.

[@rocote]

You are the best Mr. Lawrence!

[@morrisphillips6518]

America, our institutions are holding up, here comes the judge.

[@finnsterling6514]

Yes, indeed. Now let's see what happens when it's the jury 's time to shine. 🤞🤞🤞🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@morrisphillips6518]

@@finnsterling6514 No problem, Mr. Castillo's testimony sealed the deal for the jury.

[@generalputnam2990]

Elect a clown? Expect a circus.

[@shaytay10]

Exactly!

[@celinefederici6951]

Kudos to Lawrence O'Donnell! A factual and brilliant presentation of "what went down" in the courtroom re: Costello.

[@brendonfox699]

Another riveting recitation. I always look forward to my story time.

[@robbylock1741]

Costello hasn't been the same sense Abbott left him, poor clown.

[@therarestphoenix5254]

🙌🤭😆😂🤣 Hey ABBOTT!!!!!

[@LT-kq4bg]

"Who's on first?"

[@jeanjones2281]

😂😂😂

[@tjipjoustra4359]

😂

[@1fattyfatman]

I see you!