LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 17

Legal AF Host Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former number 2 at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and former Acting DA, is joined by Ben Meiselas for a daily breakdown of everything you need to know about the Trump criminal trial in Manhattan. Agnifilo brings her nearly 30 years of experience in the DA’s office to tell you everything you need to know each day before and after trial.
Support MeidasTouch at meidastouch.com/grow
Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:
MeidasTouch: www.meidastouch.com/tag/meida...
Legal AF: www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af
The PoliticsGirl Podcast: www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-p...
The Influence Continuum: www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-i...
Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-c...
The Weekend Show: www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-w...
Burn the Boats: www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-...
Majority 54: www.meidastouch.com/tag/major...
Political Beatdown: www.meidastouch.com/tag/polit...
Lights On with Jessica Denson: www.meidastouch.com/tag/light...
On Democracy with FP Wellman: www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-de...
Uncovered: www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-...

[@maureenm6090]

CONGRATULATIONS BEN!! BEST WISHES ON YOUR UPCOMING WEDDING ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@margaretpaine7292]

And your birthday! 🎂

[@carolegrafton5748]

Sending courage and strength to Michael. Hang tough, brother, you're doing great!!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Absolutely! We're with him every step of the way. Good man! ❤

[@glenbarnes9842]

How angry will the judge be if Von Shitzenpants skips the graduation?

[@stephenroldan5107]

Very. He lied to the court

[@ritagreene8376]

He might show up for 5 minutes cause a sense and leave.

[@user-rh4vp7fd8n]

Michael, we’re with you! Thanks for carrying the torch! God bless you and keep you calm and safe!

[@jimmyburke7600]

Fingers crossed here in Ireland 🇮🇪. We would love to meet and take you all out for a few pints of Guinness when Trump gets his comeuppance. 😂

[@melodytenisch6232]

Thank you and bless you! ❤ ☘️☘️☘️😊...I'd do the same.🙏

[@D.MichelleBoydston]

Wish the judge would require proof that he was at his son’s graduation ceremony the entire time…

[@Jan-tu5fc]

I’m sure somebody out there in the ether will provide that to the public

[@ritagreene8376]

Of course, he'll cause a big cursuis

[@JaniceThomas-vg1lz]

The only way to get donald trump is at the Voting Booth and all of the Republicans this year November 5 2024

[@ultimateanglingltd8693]

What is going to happen when Trump doesn’t go to Barron’s graduation??? I would think that the school would have asked him not to come because he would take the spotlight away from the students…

[@gabriellaspaeth2275]

And he would gladly steal the show away from his son....

[@maureenm6090]

Thank you Karen for your great analysis. I watch you everyday and think what an intelligent woman you really are. You are so generous to take the time to explain to us what the NY trials work. GOD BLESS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melodytenisch6232]

Lovely comment. 😊

[@4016175542]

Everybody cheer, “Go Michael, Go Michael---” 🎉🎉🎉

[@melodytenisch6232]

Yep!

[@artskiwendy]

[@MadsNature]

Mea culpa finale!

[@HoneyMontana406]

Go Michael! 💙🇺🇸

[@hoperedding]

🙌🏾👍🏾👌🏾👏🏾

[@carlajohannes9987]

We are all holding thumbs for Michael. I hope he withstands the cross examination and doesn’t loose his cool. We love Michael Cohen! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@amberackerson5916]

Cohen’s got this! He’s done exceptionally well so far!

[@brianroesch3259]

Michael will most likely keep his cool. He's been thru a lot and waited a long time to testify vs t-rump. On cross-exam, Michael knows to admit he did wrong, & admit he was convicted for it. Admitting those and not getting flustered, he can stick to the truth, which gives the real strength of his testimony. That is powerful.

[@margaretpaine7292]

Michael has had us to practice on for a few years to get crazed with two thumbs up. We are more interested in relieving your pain, Trump be darned.

[@atphoenix2020]

We love you, Michael❤ Stay strong.

[@lisawall9068]

Michael Cohen - keep your cool. Be calm. Take a breath before responding. You can do this! We’re supporting you.

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

💙Michael Cohen 💙 💯 "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." ~Mark Twain.

[@shannonmccormick7655]

Cohen might have a record, but i'd vote for him before a Maga candidate.

[@censusgary]

I’d vote for a dead skunk before I’d vote for a MAGA candidate.

[@toddwatson4019]

I hope Jimmy, Seth, and Stephen turn up today. Trump will lose it 😂

[@cynthiablake6208]

If only.

[@Buffalo_Crone]

😂😅 🎉❤ 😅😂 #JohnOliver I double-dog dare you all to show up for The Snake's Trial.

[@88chelsie]

It's hard to believe Karen is old enough to have worked in NY district attorneys office or anywhere for 30 years ! She looks too young. 😉

[@richardnovitsky9003]

She started as a news clerk at 8 years old!

[@richardnovitsky9003]

She Rocks!

[@richardnovitsky9003]

You guys are a class act!

[@melodytenisch6232]

She sure does! Grandma too! She no way looks 57!

[@dd5219]

IKR! when I first heard she’s been doing this 30 years, I thought she must have started when she was 8 years old! She looks 40 at the absolute oldest. I’m 38 and look older than her. I want to know her skin care routine. You go girl!

[@ritamerrick9577]

Thank you Karen and Ben. Sending positive vibes to Michael from an American in the UK.

[@melodytenisch6232]

❤❤❤

[@GrootsieTheDog]

The intent does NOT have to be beyond a reasonable doubt. Just the crime - which has been easily established beyond reasonable doubt.

[@firstlast-tp7zo]

Depends on what the cross can pick holes in. Can they definitively tie trump to that crime. These guys know the law.

[@FionaJane-vc2tw]

Always appreciate Karen's input on this channel as she gets to go into detail and express her opinion clearly.

[@jenerhart7025]

She definitely is one of the most objective folks reporting that I've seen.

[@LindaCuthbertson-el5ys]

Thanks again Karen, Ben & all at MTN. Sending positive thoughts to Michael and his family 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@melodytenisch6232]

Thank you for your support It's so appreciated, truly. ❤ 😊

[@margaretpaine7292]

We love Michael Cohen. Interesting that he might be the one who brings Trump to heel. Cohen knows a lot about Trump’s corruption.

[@ritagreene8376]

And his crimes

[@rodgerslynn5]

Michael Cohen, you rock!!! Just continue to keep your responses direct and calm as you have been, particularly when the defense attorney comes up to cross!!!💙

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

Karen speaks the truth. Michael is getting a chance for redemption. And he has a whole community cheering him on. The world needs to know and Michael had the best view to the intentions of donald trump. Michael might be influencing a young professional, what not to do.

[@jackichristenson6153]

Worst dad ever! Trump won't be at Berron's graduation ceremony; he scheduled a campaign stop in Minnesora.

[@georgettelevesque277]

They don’t want him there because he will steal Barron’s thunder…

[@missella7339]

I hope the judge gets wind of this.

[@shawnfahy2420]

He should be held in contempt if he doesn't show up.

[@bobbii]

The judge gave him the day off to attend the ceremony under the condition that he MUST attend it. He's def gonna get clapped for lying if he doesn't at least show up. This reminds me of when habba needed time off because she supposedly had covid but we saw her out partying and campaigning for d-bag during that time. Unfortunately I don't think anything happened to her for that lie. Edit: typo

[@Jimbo-et5jb]

Interesting that Joe doesn’t need a fixer eh. 😂🍿

[@sandrajohnson2489]

The arrogance of Trump is astounding. Him believing he "won't be on the market long". He wasn't ON the 'market' in the first place! He was and is married. I wonder why he got married at all. He loves women and thinks he's some kind of playboy which I guess in his youth he was but he certainly isn't now. When he was president he wasn't a playboy. He was the chump he is now.

[@DeaconBlues25]

You have forgotten one thing. To the Ultra MAGA women, he is a god. He could do better than Melania. I have seen her without makeup.

[@moorereviews]

He might be on the market soon. Oh, I shouldn’t have said that because Alina Habba might be getting excited.

[@firstlast-tp7zo]

That video of him with Epstein ogling the women? Ugh by any era’s standards. He does NOT love women, he wants to own them, he’s a raging misogynist.

[@lindabagby1739]

He doesn't love women. He uses women.

[@manfredbartels4124]

Dumb-Trump wanted to be like H.Hefner but he couldn't because he has no class and he is dumb like a rock. Without the money from his dad Trump would be a diaper salesman in a grocery store or a greeter at Walmart.

[@TheEvertw]

"This is the moment" Quite right! This is the key moment not just for this trial, but in the history of the USA. There will no doubt be multiple movies made about it.

[@TreasureDeal]

After living through this shit storm, I'd never waste good money on watching a movie about it. Besides, know how they'd change and pervert the issues.

[@yvettecortes2370]

Praying that Michael get through this cross exam. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@reikiwithcary2682]

However this turns out- Michael Cohen has behaved just as a patriot behaves- telling the truth is what Americans everywhere must do in order to restore the integrity of our nation .

[@deborahmoore2801]

Thank you, Michael Cohen!

[@andreasschweigert3365]

Thanks a lot for your deligent work to fight and uncover fascism ! You are Heroes !

[@psimas1982]

I have a question... Just how much blow back will Trump get for NOT showing up at his son's graduation? Because I'd be willing to bet money that there is no way Trump will be there. Also, just how many people will be watching that graduation? And, could Trump have any consequences in the trial for not going?

[@davidlara563]

I’m sick of all this. Two tiered justice. They don’t even try to hide it. At the end of the day, we need to reform our justice system. There needs to be equality. At least honesty for the majority of us that can’t afford to manipulate the system.

[@censusgary]

The idea that the president is immune from criminal prosecution, which the Supreme Court is seriously considering, is an insult to the very principle of rule of law.

[@nancejantz]

Thank you Michael you are an American hero

[@ucantfoolme8357]

Praying for Michael Cohen. Mentally, emotionally, and physically.💙

[@littleeaglemcgowan]

Michael's demeanor was exemplary , measured, personal , self-effacing and believable..... lets admit it .... he was the best witness for the prosecution.. He is only going to do better facing the defence ....he's got nothing to hide and too much to incriminate.....that's been corroborated.

[@tingtongm]

I wonder why Melania hasn't left him yet? He won't have any money to pay the pre-nup the way he is going?

[@j.m.9703]

She left him years ago....

[@judymiles7186]

He'll grift it from his fellow morons.

[@enkilm]

She has reset the prenup three times since Trump’s troubles began.😂

[@jmasse52]

She's a kept woman living the rich life. What would or could she do for work?

[@Kimm.J]

Cohen said the locker room talk excuse, came from her. She doesn't care.. their marriage is a sham.

[@user-ef3lx1sd4r]

A lot of women coming out? Consciousness of guilt? Trump needs to be forced out of being the criminal he is. Prison 2024. Thanks Karen and Ben! We need the hope you provide!

[@meighme8540]

The suspense of it all is dreadful. Please please let that criminal go to jail!

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

I don't feel much suspense, Trump is toast. I'm more curious what the punishment will be. I hope for at least as much as Michael Cohen got for this crime.

[@NeverFlameNeverTilt]

Even if guilty I see no way he goes to jail. I dont know if that means this will be a hung jury or what, but if some how he goes to jail I will truly believe our system is not rigged for certain people.

[@robertvanderzalm4464]

Okay nice nickname: 'The Cannibal Criminal! He already said Hannibal was a great guy!!

[@margaretpaine7292]

Ahhh Trump is bringing in his g men from congress to support him even the speaker of the house, in order to twist up the truth. Also calling for the removal of judge Merchent. Losing and freaking out. This is coming to a head. Soon Trump will take this to the Supreme Court as election interference. I hope Trump gets really old next year. This is getting sick.

[@melodytenisch6232]

​@@robertvanderzalm4464yes, sick

[@deborahandyburkey1125]

Cohen has redeemed himself. He is living an honest life!

[@wildalbalass4867]

Excellent political commentary. Many thanks.

[@chrisyacoback6320]

In a criminal trial you rarely get a bus full of nuns as witnesses

[@NorthCarolinaMomma]

If I was ever in any legal trouble and needed a defense attorney, KFA would be my first choice! Anyone who secures her as their lawyer, is beyond lucky. She knows the prosecutors moves and what they will bring and that’s so valuable to a defense!

[@brianreber8842]

$$$$$$

[@melodytenisch6232]

​@@brianreber8842And worth every cent if you have it. You have to respect her integrity and expertise.

[@user-lm9hh5fo3l]

He didn't Attend his.son graduation cause he Want to attend a Rally sad Shame This is his problem not our ,He will have to pay for this InA long Run Only God Know Why ? HIS SON. KNOW.HOW HIS DAD IS LET'S GO THROUGH THIS Amen,Amen,Amen

[@constancew2790]

What isn’t discussed enough is that Michael Cohen was set up to do Trump’s dirty works. While he willingly took on the role, he has paid the price for his actions. My POV, if someone is genuinely redeeming themselves, I take in account how they move through life, currently. Kudos to Michael

[@justbeegreen]

Thank you for all the REAL updates and reporting the TRUTH.

[@docbeats1072]

Uh-oh, Melania is learning a lot from this trial that she didn't know before.

[@lisaviviano1076]

Thank you MTN and Ben for being a TRUSTED news source!

[@shannonmccormick7655]

Meidastouch is #1

[@dw1617]

Go Michael! Go Michael! We need a win which means we need trump in jail.

[@marytomlinson4270]

she is a beautiful lady with brains..... hats off to her

[@valmarie4883]

Barron was probably hoping the judge wouldn’t let him go to his graduation. What an embarrassment to have him show up; 🍊💩 was probably hoping they’d ask him to give the commencement speech so he could ramble about himself for 30 minutes.

[@user-ly2vk5yn5w]

Love those words coming from Karen “and.. I think he’ll be found guilty”..

[@davidjmartin737]

Good morning Dr Ben and Prosecutor Karen thanks for all your updates 🔯🔯

[@cindysouthern]

Stay strong, Michael!💪💙❤

[@zoniemom153]

The fate of a nation rests in this story of redemption.

[@NorthCarolinaMomma]

He’s such a creep! Why does he even want to be married if he wants to mess around!? It’s never been beneficial to him.

[@aksnowflake2009]

Ego

[@brianreber8842]

Image

[@margaretpaine7292]

Neither has his corrupt intent and spin ever been in his favor. . In court he never wins.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Good for his image as a family man. Too bad his family hasn’t consistently shown up at The court for him. That’s huge considering how loyalty and blind devotion is is core values. Must be a reason.

[@Jimbo-et5jb]

He needed a ‘’fixer’’🍿😂

[@maryfranco3810]

Thank you, Ben and Karen, for the pre- and post-trial commentaries for each day of this historic trial! Invaluable perspectives!

[@louisedownie9877]

Thank you so much, Karen and Ben. I thoroughly enjoy following you on KZbin. You are so informative and I love the legal knowledge you share with us. I’m an Aussie and I stay informed by listening to you everyday on the Meidas Touch. The Trump Trials are fascinating and scarey at the same time!!!

[@Jake_Official.963]

Good morning. Trump lawyers are going to say Michael lying, funny to me, especially with Trump sitting next to them. Vote 🗳 Blue 2024, I'm with Joe 💙 💯, thanks Ben and Karen ❤❤. Go, Padres.

[@dianemouton5650]

Okay; pos dt’s count is almost 40K lies!

[@zoniemom153]

This is the best timeline that could have happened. Who Michael was back then is how he got here today. I’m grateful for Michael.

[@bluelightning777]

We love you, Michael Cohen! 💙💙💙🎉🎉🎉

[@AlvaSudden]

Another day, another step closer to jail for Don.

[@donnapack2280]

Let's hope so.

[@user-lm9hh5fo3l]

Good morning Ben Let's Go tell the truth. Shame the 😈 devil trump

[@bandk2000]

I wonder what Todd Blanche sits and thinks when he looks across and see Michael in the witness box? Could it be, look what's happened to him - my boss's last fixer. I wonder if he sits thinking of his own future?

[@TreasureDeal]

Bet...

[@quantumalchemy]

I keep missing these live :( Ben you are awesome, Karen you are awesome!! We are so so lucky to get to start our days with you!

[@melodytenisch6232]

I slept right through my alarm and hustled to get out the hummingbird feeder, lol.😁

[@cynthiablake6208]

​❤️tenisch6232 priorities 😊

[@Buffalo_Crone]

Me too, East Coast, West Coast time. Something I like when I do catch live broadcasts, my emotions create one experience, later I listen again and it helps me put it together like a puzzle. Thank you. 🎉❤

[@user-di4ph3lk8b]

If Melania left trump, the only woman I could see that he could get is a stepford wife. No sane woman would want all that baggage.

[@peggydeis8415]

Good morning my MM and Legal AF Family!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Good morning friend. 😊

[@twinkletoes143]

Michael you are doing great!!! Dont let them get to you , then we will win this case and PUT THE ORANGE TURD in jail!!!

[@johnheckscher7138]

LOCK HIM UP

[@julielockett1812]

Unfortunately back then cohens backbone was missing but it's amazing how going to prison for the person you trust can make your spine grow

[@luisameira4708]

Hello from Portugal!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Hello! Nice to have you! 😊

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

I’m glad Michael had YOU in his life.❤

[@Jan-tu5fc]

Thank you very much Karen and Ben for pre-trial and post-trial coverage, always informative!!! Stay strong Michael!🇨🇦🥊🥊🇨🇦💙

[@ioanaanaoi8232]

Karen gives so much peace of mind. I am worried trump will acquitted but when I listen to Karen , I believe he'll be convicted. Thanks Karen Thanks to all from MTN!

[@n.a.lockhart]

Sending positive thoughts to you, Michael Cohen. Stay strong and don’t let anyone stop you from telling the truth.

[@ginettaertner9194]

Love listening to Karen Friedman Agnifilo

[@forttunanthehouse]

Just keep your kool Michael.. don't rush yourself and best of luck..

[@tamaragerkin]

Good morning Ben and Karen! Thank you for covering this trial and explaining everything so it is easily understood. You both are the best!❤️

[@sandrajohnson2489]

The court artist made Cohen look like an old man.

[@psiloveyou1964]

She made Stormy look like an old woman, too.

[@ashpitcher3]

Not that I'm trying to defend him but have you seen the way she draws Trump? 😂

[@gillianoneill3375]

Agree. Same with Stormy. Not the best court artist.

[@jwoolman5]

Court artists have never seemed very accurate to me. Doing realistic drawings of humans is a rare skill.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

@@jwoolman5 The drawings don't have to be realistic but they should at least look similar to the people they're drawing. I would hate for that artist to draw a sketch of a fugitive. No one would be able to recognize the person.

[@Tyrano626]

“I won’t be on the market long if she leaves me” Which market? The Chicago mercantile exchange? Is Trump selling himself as a hog? 🤣🐷

[@birdhillfarm4790]

KFA always love your perspective and wisdom. thank you!

[@crossccologne1855]

Good afternoon here in Germany!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Good afternoon! Thank you for your support.

[@TreasureDeal]

Hello. Thanks for following the fiasco.

[@crossccologne1855]

@@melodytenisch6232 The worst is, if the 🍊 comes back, I fear for the world... He'll definitely screw it up way better this time!

[@lulubellek3988]

Yes, at the end of the day, the prosecutors need to prove their case. We'll see how M. Cohen continues today. His path of telling the truth is all that matters. Vote to keep 45 out of the WH. Vote for Democracy!

[@amandalynch9053]

Sending love from Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ..... stay calm Micheal .....

[@williamrose2506]

It's beyond a reasonable doubt at this point.

[@smoomanchew]

We are so appreciative Karen and Ben for bringing us the TRUTH . Call yourselves TRUTH SOCIAL. 🤣 LMFAO

[@encor3964]

Good morning to two awesome people and my hope and guides!!! So grateful for you!!

[@LittleGuysExpress]

Also, Ben,, thanks for the Meidas Touch Network

[@soaringkite2673]

I have the same question, Karen. How could an educated adult, like Cohen, be blinded for so long?

[@cja1538]

Mary Trump his niece fills in a lot of details that show he perfectly fits the profile of someone who was stunted in his development when at 2 y.o his Mom almost died & he 'felt' abandoned. She had good reason to not be able to nurture him but to a child esp 2-5y.o he can observe&process things an infant can't but not on complex levels like an adult so his formative years were formed by a mean spiteful Dad - that combo creates the uncaring 'human' devoid of human decency that is 45. &he's searching for the love he feels he didn't get from either & BTW he has no idea what 'love' means/ is because he never saw it during that all important period where people FORM their opinions of people, theories of the world& how it works

[@soaringkite2673]

@@cja1538 I should have been clearer; I was talking about Cohen. I’ve fixed the ambiguity. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@cja1538]

@@soaringkite2673 oops I'm so sorry. I was way off on that 1

[@JohnJenkins-ib5wh]

Thanks Ben for always keeping us updated on the Orange Menace you and your brothers are assisting in helping Curated our Democracy 👌💯 my wife and I love Jordy 😂

[@lenoraharris2452]

Michael stay strong don't loose your cool. Focus Focus Focus!

[@kathleenaustin327]

He won't be going to Barons graduation. He didn't attend any of the other kids. He has a fund raiser to go to.

[@jamierosezappolo319]

Mr Cohen for the Win. Diaper don for the Conviction. Law and Order at its best.⚖️👍

[@cheska2024]

Facts do matter, Ben, and so does your friendship with Michael. It's a challenge to balance both, and you are doing it well.

[@cynthiahutchins5790]

Considering how many people voted for Donald, they should be able to forgive someone’s mistakes.

[@edfrancis165]

Lock 🔐 him up, lock 🔐 him up, lock 🔐 him up!!!😂😅

[@jameswarrington7875]

Looking from the view from a Brit I’m thank you for walking me through this have been watching for 4 years now thanks

[@sjbock]

I hope Michael's health can recover soon after all the stress.

[@SandraMorgan-bt3dp]

Barron is probably relieved that DJT won't be at his graduation. Besides it's not all about DJT so ya know he won't show. All that crap about the judge not letting him go is just that crap.

[@johnheckscher7138]

Thanks for the information Karen and Ben, Its great when you explain the truth 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kellybrown9086]

Still my favorite part of this trial so far is that it was DIAPERDONNIEVONSHITZENPANTS lawyer who introduced "the orange turd" into the official record!!! DIAPERDONNIEVONSHITZENPANTS sure does hire THE BEST lawyers...for helping the prosecution!😂