‘The big, shocking thing’ that Lawrence O’Donnell says was missing from Trump's defense

As former President Trump's New York hush money trial continues, Lawrence O'Donnell describes what he saw inside the Manhattan courthouse, saying Todd Blanche did not ask a single question about the $130,000 that appears on the Allen Weisselberg notes.
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‘The big, shocking thing’ that Lawrence O’Donnell says was missing from Trump's defense
#Trump #Trial #MichaelCohen

[@qwadratix]

EXACTLY! Lawrence nailed it. The defence needs to explain that $130k payment somehow - and they didn't, they can't.

[@MICHAEL-vy3ch]

Why would they bother to? Trump isn't being charged here with illegal campaign contributions; he is charged with election interference.

[@josefeibl8230]

The payment is not illegal.

[@user-je4vd9sp5d]

@@josefeibl8230 The payment in an of itself is not illegal....it becomes illegal when it's done for election interference .

[@chineduokezie8359]

The payment is not illegal. Also, it's the prosecutions burden to prove facts as to illegality.

[@roadwarrior6039]

Haha the case is falling apart 😂😂😂

[@user-bj8jp2fm5m]

Instead of being angry at TRUMP, let us use all our energy to pray for the JURY. That they see clearly the facts. And only the FACTS

[@alysononoahu8702]

😅😅❤❤❤Not one juror can think theres any doubt...❤❤.this is a solid case❤❤❤❤ The grift is blatant 😅😅Help us😢😢😢😢Help us😢😢😢😢

[@rorykeegan1895]

What possible good will "praying" do? Really ....

[@anitawindbigler7100]

Well to be honest, there's a ton of evidence that Trump is guilty as charged.

[@MICHAEL-vy3ch]

Like the fact that Trump is being charged with election interference, and that nothing the prosecution has presented has anything to do with that charge?

[@fairyprincess911]

@@rorykeegan1895People, multitudes, thinking together, in common thought is powerful. It's activating our brain frequencies and that extends into the universe.

[@dawnmeredith2262]

As an attorney of 38 years I cannot imagine defending Trump. No amount of money...

[@user-ql9it8go2j]

In this case it seems pretty easy… I couldn’t imagine trying to prosecute this case no one wanted.. they knew it would be an uphill battle and we are seeing that..

[@Americasinertia]

I say that about your cheating cannibal, briben

[@Trollzarefunny]

@@user-ql9it8go2j Vassily keep whining 😂

[@Americasinertia]

If you were actually an attorney, you should be able to see through this garbage. Changing laws to get 45?

[@keyratcane66]

The guy doesn’t pay his bills, he is a con man. If I was an attorney I wouldn’t defend him either.

[@pockets2100]

Three words that will make america great again. GUILTY as charged...

[@only2genders02]

He'll win on appeal. There is no actual crime in the NY case.

[@DrakeSmith-tn6ij]

Trump will lose on appeal.

[@PianoUniverse]

@@only2genders02 false

[@moonkey537]

​@@only2genders02Is he going to appeal while in prison? If yes? I'm okay with him waiting in jail a few months for appeal 😂

[@tja3495]

Waiting for those words, GUILTY as charged!! 🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏

[@mistylynn111]

Lawrence O'Donnell is always on point and well spoken.

[@Wisdom24-7]

He is full of B.S.

[@SilentHill4Life]

@@Wisdom24-7brilliant scholarliness? I agree ☺️

[@mrjoelabs]

He couldn't be more biased

[@j.b.macadam6516]

Agreed! He seems to stay on point while clarifying the issues.

[@paulford9120]

@@Wisdom24-7 MAGA - Where facts are called BS, and where BS is called facts.

[@celinefederici6951]

Lawrence O'Donnell...smart and nice with a pleasant voice that still always makes the point. Always look forward to what he has to say about the news.

[@daydays12]

True

[@only2genders02]

He hates someone. For no reason. And lies about that individual on every show.

[@Noreb]

@@only2genders02 facts disagree with your feelings.

[@only2genders02]

@@Noreb What facts?

[@FC-rg1vk]

Too normal to be at a dysfunctional trump trail!!! Blanche will lose his License!

[@DavidJ222]

Trump was attracted to Stormy because she reminded him of his daughter. Yikes!! 🤮

[@shellimendoza7332]

Ikr!??? 😮😢

[@sonnyfaasala322]

His cult followers knew that! I wonder how many of them look at their daughters/Son's that way? 🤮🤮🤮

[@Americasinertia]

@@sonnyfaasala322not sure, ask hunter about his sister

[@only2genders02]

She owes Trump like $500k.

[@robertgavin980]

Stormy never mentioned hunters sister being in the bedroom ? ​@@Americasinertia

[@dennyworthington6641]

Three words will make America great again: GUILTY AS CHARGED

[@lauriemesz1375]

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! Trump can still be elected if in prison and this election is way to close. SCARY!

[@clarencemoore1079]

Perfectly said!!!

[@bradhombre6912]

His followers will still vote for him. A guilty verdict doesn’t save us. Vote.

[@user-cj7dv2kc6d]

Thanks to Lawrence for his moral character, intelligence and integrity!

[@tja3495]

💯👍

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

Always.

[@roadwarrior6039]

He's a bulshit artist😂😂

[@dm6187]

Pure VERMIN

[@roadwarrior6039]

He's a bulshit artist 😘

[@seanspring1360]

Lawrence is the best!! 💙 Trump 20 - 24 (years in prison)

[@user-wz2zw8wq2p]

Sleazy Pantload is facing 40 years of the Espionage Act for stealing our top classified documents, about 13,000+which also contained our nuclear capabilities, found in the lawful FBI search of his vermin infested Fla tacky dump. How he is able to roam around is nauseating. Vote blue & too big to rig 🙏🗳️

[@mackenzieJames-vk6st]

Who are you going to believe the spin doctors at CNN or the spin doctors at MSNBC? Seems CNN is coming to grips with the truth today

[@lorimitch6909]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@patriot4america]

This is not even a jailable offense. Misdemeanor at worst but it will get thrown out.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@@patriot4america Wanna bet? How much? Trump is a FAILURE, kid. And this is very definitely a jail-able offense, whether you like it or not.

[@jordanrapport7562]

Lawrence O’Donnell is one of my favorite journalists. Such a champion of democracy.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Yes!!

[@jonahzablow2132]

He has no idea what he's talking about.

[@roachtoasties]

I kind of understand what the defense is doing, but it's irrelevant. Cohen isn't on trial. Whether it's the $30,000, or he fed his dog cat food, it's not part of this case.

[@tja3495]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@MichealHallowell]

This is what happens when you bring What Aboutism into a courtroom. It’s pure deflection.

[@bobcob3362]

Shows he did it for the money. Not for trump.

[@Noreb]

@@bobcob3362 it doesnt matter whether he did it for personal gain or not - he was doing it at the direction of donald trump.

[@eharmicar]

@@bobcob3362trump bot

[@patcomerford5596]

Mr. O'Donnell gets it right so many times, thank you sir.❤

[@RobThompson-de2db]

Yes. Thank you Mr. O’Donnell

[@jonahzablow2132]

Wrong.

[@patcomerford5596]

@@jonahzablow2132 Explain.

[@4sstg]

Lawrence,has the strength of 20 men, because his heart is pure.🌟

[@anti-rioter-15]

Could you be more inclusive? Women have strength too!

[@Jase-ww5bu]

If you had said Dana Bash has the strength of 5 women - would you have included men in your comment?

[@swimminginthoughts]

​@@anti-rioter-15How can you ever be sure what a woman is? Are you a biologist?

[@spellru23]

@@anti-rioter-15 I agree women have strength. However, we are talking about Lawrence, and he is a man.

[@iwinzeazy]

Going forward I'm only listening to Mr O'DONNELL as he is the only one not trying to both sides it.🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

[@only2genders02]

He hates Trump. So his opinion about him will always reflect that.

[@josefeibl8230]

He focuses on one side.

[@b.l.r2949]

So you want a bias opinion? One that only aligns with yours?

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

Me too. Noticed the same thing...

[@bakermob29]

@@b.l.r2949key word is opinion. You can’t “both sides” a criminal.

[@brendacurrie358]

Lawrence is exceptional !!!💪🔥🔥🔥

[@lucillekenney8311]

Indeed! Boston boy ❤

[@anoodono1841]

Its nice t see Lawrence shine and he is doing great -he will b sad when this is over!!

[@brendacurrie358]

Love seeing him in his element - this is where his career started as a courtroom journalist! it makes sense , his sensibilities , insights , and his incredible writing skills. At the same time his delivery on his show is the best of the best!!! Thank you Lawrence O’Donnell🙏💪☘️

[@phampton16]

Totally agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@davidwelsh8026]

You know better BSDNC.

[@davidreid1055]

Bottom line, Trump stiffs everyone!

[@Americasinertia]

And your cheating cannibal eats everyone.

[@JacarandaMusic]

If only for two minutes at a time…and not very…

[@tja3495]

True statement! @davidreid1055

[@only2genders02]

Did Stormy ever pay Trump the half million she owes him?

[@only2genders02]

I wonder if SD ever paid Trump the half million she owes him.

[@deborah9941]

Lawrence my favorite story teller. Thank you for informing We the People!

[@milkcrate805]

*misinforming with fake news

[@lisaharvey4373]

Yea he's a story teller alright that's for sure

[@Americasinertia]

Storytelling, the demokkkrats MO

[@Trollzarefunny]

@@lisaharvey4373 Chenkovzzzz hush orcboi

[@Lauren_1987]

He is the best of the best. His reports are very detailed. I can picture everything Mr O'Donnell reports.

[@petramoreira9762]

Thank you Lawrence, brilliant reporter 👍🏼

[@roadwarrior6039]

Brilliant bulshit artist😂😂

[@Jetty-hs6kx]

Lawrence puts me to sleep 😴 💤

[@user-oy4ft1sl4k]

Imagine a horrible human being like Trump effecting so many people's lives

[@khristinebutler6615]

IMAGINE ? that is the reality we live in what reality do you live in?

[@williamstafford8248]

Biden’s done his damage that hurt every American. Biden disgusting Afghanistan withdrawal that killed 13 Marines and seriously wounded 38 others. And you spew lies? Sit down

[@starshine4579]

Very much like Hitler

[@thuymientran6676]

There’s no imagination needed, the reality was here with how he had poorly chosen to handle covid, killing millions of our citizens, lest we forget.

[@andybeckett4340]

Can you show us on the doll where Trump hurt you?……

[@helenpellegrino7759]

Thank you Lawrence. Clear and concise reporting.

[@rawworking]

Andrea Mitchell, please retire. Thank you for your work and dedication. Please retire now.

[@Tallus08]

She has such a tough time forming sentences. It's excruciating to watch.

[@davidwelsh8026]

Yes, she’s just hanging on. For what?

[@bpositive9267]

Scrolling thru to see if anyone else shared this sentiment. I’m constantly yelling “Get it out! Geez!”

[@Karen-qx7jw]

​@@bpositive9267mean comment, hope it doesn't happen t you or your kin 😐

[@mrshp2392]

Thank you Lawrence 💙💙💙💙💙

[@tja3495]

💯 👍

[@Americasinertia]

🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳Lawrence

[@maryjaneharabis2514]

Yes Thank you for your honesty in reporting

[@jonahzablow2132]

@maryjaneharabis2514 It's not "reporting", it's biased liberal opinion commentary.

[@spicyirwin5835]

Lets pass a biill that trump shouldnt get Secret Service or Pensions after he gets guilty for being a traitor. This is so embarrassing for USA. INTEGRITY NEEDS TO COME BACK!

[@billbixby7877]

Yes indeed

[@titusmaximus7278]

And say hey Iran Come and get it. He's all yours

[@davidwelsh8026]

The whole sham trial is the embarrassment.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

President Jimmy Carter didn’t take any money from the tax payers after he was voted out. Fortunately, he didn’t have to watch his back. He is an honorable man. President Carter

[@anner5051]

Here! Here! Here!

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

I cannot survive a day without Lawrence O’Donnell’s perspective and commentary!

[@milkcrate805]

Because you’re brainwashed ☠️

[@Lauren_1987]

I look forward to his reports/perspective everyday.

[@milkcrate805]

@@Lauren_1987 I feel bad for you

[@marjoriegarland2798]

Me too !

[@MsK_byTheWay]

Andrea, it's okay to retire!

[@shellimendoza7332]

Maybe Blanche can't stand the stink anymore

[@georgesheffield1580]

Or the check bounced

[@laffytaffy2916]

But when Blanche asked him if he kept the 25 or 30K, and STOLE from DT, umm he sorta admitted that was a hush money payment!

[@otto8049]

STOP THE STINK VOTE BLUE

[@LavonMeiser-ev1ie]

LOL

[@williamstafford8248]

We are dealing with children here. No intelligent person would post such nonsense. With so many that agree with this nonsense. America 🇺🇸 is in trouble

[@michaeldiogenesbest6127]

I believe the technical term for the Defense's tactics is known as "Grasping at Straws".......

[@anthonyr6269]

Wow do you live under a msnbc rock? Theres no crime sorry bud

[@Lauren_1987]

😂😂😂 Yes! That's not the only thing they are grasping.

[@spellru23]

well said!

[@anitanavarrete5073]

Lawrence Odonell thank you for explaining it. 💙💙💙💕

[@susanguyot3187]

So hard to listen to Andrea Mitchell. She stumbles and fights for words. It’s time for her to retire.

[@user-nj1tu9sk2g]

agreed 100 percent. Every time i'm like, SPIT IT OUT ALREADY. Cant even wait around to hear what she was trying to say. AGE LIMITS FOR ALL JOBS LOL

[@spellru23]

I agree. It is time for her to go. She is reading the promotor and still stumbles over words that she cannot remember.

[@Rosa70_puentes]

Wow😅I thought I was the only one

[@Kre3725]

I agree. I am 66 and my husband is 77 and she drives us crazy. Retire already. So nice to know we are not alone!

[@donofon1014]

@@spellru23 you mean teleprompter ... but it is when she is speaking "extemporaneously" that she gets lost.

[@CJ-uo5cl]

Hi Lawrence! The "orange turd" Last Word made me laugh so hard it set off my asthma. It just got funnier as you repeated "the orange turd" as it got repeated to the jury. You need a comedy award for that piece. Totally worth having to use my inhaler 😎

[@milkcrate805]

He ain’t listening to you, you sheep.

[@Americasinertia]

It’s like your cheating cannibal

[@williamstafford8248]

Your derogatory comments help Trump. Why would anyone ever want to vote for Biden with people like yourself and others who have no decency

[@swimminginthoughts]

Biden faked having asthma to dodge the draft.

[@fairyprincess911]

I have asthma. Do I need to grab mine as well?😹😹😹

[@DavidBen-cz5wy]

Thank you, Lawrence. Your legal eye and reportage is amazingly clear and easy to follow and understand. .

[@a.w.thompson4001]

He's a great teacher in addition to his many other skills (and I hated studying history and politics).

[@veebxl]

Lawrence O'Donnell is a gem of an analyst, an absolute artist with words ,his and those of others, uttered or silent ❤

[@0519Lena]

Thank heaven for Lawrence! For a while I was a bit worried. 😅

[@mrshp2392]

Me too

[@shalomandrest]

Gosh me too 😟 but not anymore

[@Lauren_1987]

Mr O'Donnell looks very sharp/stunning in that beautiful blue suit. I ❤ his Reports. Always the BEST!❤❤

[@micheleconner5083]

And no red tie!!😂😂

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

That’s how Democrat voters decide whom to vote for. They pick the guy who wears the nicest clothes. Real deep thinkers.

[@anoodono1841]

​@humphreygruntwhistle3946 Thats interesting-my mother used t vote for politicans with the nicest suits -same world over it seems!!

[@rorymaciver5756]

Lawerence your my favorite ,you make Sense.

[@laurabrowning7973]

Lawrence O'Donnell never fails to bring things into perspective. I feel better after listening to him!

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

I love when he calls the orange turd stupid 🤣

[@jonahzablow2132]

Biased liberal perspective.

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

@@jonahzablow2132 yummy Yummy Maga tears so bitter and salty 😃

[@marymcq2]

Don't worry. The prosecution will be bringing it up. It's EVIDENCE.

[@donnapavlovsky9923]

Thank you Lawrence for your observations and insights. 😊

[@LLR11216]

Andrea Mitchell is just painful to watch. Struggling to finds words, complete sentences, articulate or finish a thought.

[@czgator9000]

It is sad. Maybe she needs more time to get a full retirement pension? Seems unlikely.

[@dcartier1692]

Maybe you should start practicing so you can do better in front of an international television audience at the age of 77.

[@fairyprincess911]

She's married to the former fed chair. She needs to retire or drink more coffee.

[@fairyprincess911]

@@dcartier1692It's hard to listen to her. At 77 she doesn't report like she used to and it's very hard to listen to her try to find a thought or word.

[@sayerwoadhyll8440]

Yes PAINFUL and sad. With rambling from her and Joe S, I Scan past until I see they're done babbling. Listening to the respondents is actually all we need. MSNBC has some fantastic, articulate and well spoken staff to draw from and her influence is probably part of why this team is so good. I can't listen to Mumbly Babblers though, my problem; no patience for it. I am also getting up in years and can appreciate that she's holding on. But.... I don't have time for these mumblers to stutter and stumble through their thoughts. Ask the question and let the respondent answer.

[@fatroberto3012]

The photograph has now been admitted into evidence.

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

'Your Honour/ The defence objects to the introduction of any evidence that shows my client is guilty and a liar.'

[@kentvonmiddledorm677]

Andrea. Please retire. You have had a great career. Go home and take care of your father, i mean husband.

[@anoodono1841]

I thought the same -her 2 co-hosts are fab though

[@fiddlersthree8463]

It's painful to listen to her lurching speech. It's important to know when to leave a long and successful career.

[@Belzedar]

You're a piece of work. Trolling someone who's fighting cancer? Yeah, keep it classy.

[@judyhaywood1495]

If it were not for Lawrence O'Donnell, most of this crew would be lost.

[@HopskotchBunny]

Once again, thank you 🙏 Lawrence. You are the best!

[@Nancita43]

This Andrea lady it's so annoying that she could never get her words out it's so annoying. Ugh

[@kookootrix1978]

I think she's not well because she didn't use to be so tongue tied .

[@bonnie31419]

Its sad she should retire gracefully.

[@Pcrimson1]

I thought it was just me. I can't watch MSNBC at lunch time when she's on.

[@suesavi]

I tend to agree. She's very intelligent and has a solid reputation as a journalist, but she's very hard to listen to. She's not nearly as articulate as she used to be. Time to work behind the scenes, maybe?

[@arianebuckeridge7085]

Yes. Andrea Mitchell should step away. So annoying to listen to.

[@shondra4663]

Please don't let Andrea meander.

[@xelamercedes]

Poor Andrea. With all due respect to her impressive journalistic career, I question her (?) decision to continue as an on-air anchor rather than shifting to something like writing or consulting.

[@mouse2390]

I agree---it's so hard to listen to her these days.

[@anner5051]

Shameful that She does not want to Pass the Torch too a Younger Analyst. She should be use to being on TV by now. Come to the realization to serve in a Leadership capacity in teaching others how to become a 'Strategic Reporter' with Exceptional Morals and Values. Particularly in Truth Telling unlike some of the other News Outlets. Just a couple of thoughts from afar?

[@xelamercedes]

@@anner5051 I hesitate to shame her since I don't know the particulars of her contract with her employer. Perhaps the decision to continue as an anchor is out of her hands.

[@marceltheriault5242]

Get Andrea out of there please.

[@BerriBerriJam]

She mumbles and stumbles too much. It's time to retire.

[@samc231]

She can no longer form complete sentences

[@Jetty-hs6kx]

​@@BerriBerriJamlike Joe😂

[@fiddlersthree8463]

You can see her co-hosts tense up whenever she asks a question. How is this going to go?

[@veronicavaladez7603]

Sadly the older lady can’t get her words out and the job literally requires clarity and ability to express things in words. It’s time for someone new.

[@Kre3725]

Agree

[@tigertastic862]

Andrea Mitchell?

[@maemaep9246]

It was uncomfortable watching it.

[@idx1941]

She's been like this for years and it's so annoying and distracting.

[@herrp8765]

Agreed. It’s painful to watch her struggle to make her points timely. Time to step down and let those young guns take the helm for all shifts. Just like with sports announcers. As long as they stay sharp, they can stick around…

[@kookootrix1978]

💙Lawrence💙

[@Americasinertia]

🇨🇳Lawrence 🇨🇳🤡

[@Trollzarefunny]

@@Americasinertia Recycling pidor peskovzzz Petrov

[@michaelbayer5094]

When you listen to Lawrence, the reason why his speech is clear, concise, and cogent is because he is a writer who has mastered English language. His choice of words and phrases (diction) is perfect.

[@mattcarless642]

Andrea Mitchell.............ffs

[@okeeydokeeey321]

I am so glad Ted Cruz is going to be thrown out of government!❤

[@peggylemire5572]

❤❤ME TOO! I CAN’T STAND HIM EITHER! 😊😊😊

[@Dan-xx5jq]

why? Did I miss something? Great, if it happens!

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@Dan-xx5jq I couldn't find anything. Maybe they mean that he's going to get voted out in November? Wouldn't that be wonderful.

[@kristieshaw4806]

Take the stand Trump like you promised the American People you would! You want to be President of the United States!!

[@kirkdandie]

He doesn't have the guts. 🤮

[@jackiecordova7291]

TRUMP HAS BIG RALLY'S COMING UP

[@earthycare4097]

I have the utmost respect for him and he always cuts through the BS!

[@tommyeaton1904]

Blanche in didn't mention the $130,000? Would it be OK if the prosecution bring it up during cross? Maybe the clip is THE smoking gun.

[@Lauren_1987]

Trust me the Prosecutor WILL bring it up in closing arguments and put a nice big red bow on it and tie all the facts together.

[@loladavino3071]

Lawrence is EXCELLENT. YEAH Boston, your roots! 🫶🏼🙏🏽👍🏽

[@herbertholzbauer7628]

Ty for your brilliant coverage msnbc. From Rachel to Lawrence, I feel I can see the trial itself. Good stuff. ❤❤❤

[@bzb2932]

Andrea Mitchell, perhaps it's time to work behind the scenes. Listening to you speak now is challenging. Somebody have "the Talk" with her, please.

[@theahayes2009]

Why is Keith Schiller not called to the stand?

[@user-mc4qq8xo5n]

Excellent point!

[@bikingal4283]

Cuz they said they think he'll just plead the fifth

[@IanMcGarrett]

A bodyguard's focus would be broken by eavesdropping. And in this case, what would he have overheard? What would he even remember?

[@Zalzany]

Same reason Dump won't take it, they know its really bad for them to be cross examined and damning for their case lol.

[@Zalzany]

@@IanMcGarrett He just has to say "I gave dump the phone" or "I didn't" Issue is if he says "I didn't" they can ask him what they did talk about and he panic when he can think of a lie that works lol.

[@georgettelevesque277]

Let’s hope the jury sees it the way you do Lawrence… good reporting! Thanks!

[@gloriawilson4691]

Andrea needs to retire...

[@lockwoodpeckinpaugh9252]

She's 77, and her husband is 98.

[@Jetty-hs6kx]

Lawrence too

[@anoodono1841]

​@@Jetty-hs6kxnoah -not till this case is over

[@fiddlersthree8463]

@@Jetty-hs6kx I disagree with that. He is astute, smart, quick-thinking, well-spoken, and a gentleman.

[@rong8714]

History warns us to be wary of a leader who… 1. Pretends to be a "man of the people" but hates working for men & women 2. Acts like a deal maker, but easily breaks promises 3. Ignores experts, but is said to be "self-tempted" in speeches during his own lifetime 4. Calls for imprisonment of opponents, but worries about sentencing himself 5. Manipulates the media for personal gain, but attacks the "lying press" as enemies 6. Swears to eradicate corruption, but abuses official powers 7. Claims to have the best lieutenants, but surrounds himself with flatterers 8. Enjoy the violence of supporters, but keep enough distance to avoid allegations of incidence 9. Know that little lies are not credible, but "big lies" become gospel 10. Builds his case around a promise to make the country great again, as it threatens its foundations. This is a description of Adolf Hitler taken from biographies of the man.

[@ltho5616]

Thank you

[@laurenm6511]

I love O'Donnell but Andrea and Katie...just..,.no.., I will wait to watch the last word tonight

[@kookootrix1978]

Andrea are you ok? We're concerned, sincerely. Please take care , take time off, see a doctor if you have concerns. 💙We care about you!💙

[@abelincoln3261]

Going on now. .'It's huge': Experts stunned by photo proving Cohen testimony about Trump phone call

[@adamzielinski2001]

I can’t wait for the ruling on this one. I can definitely wait another week to hear because Trump can’t play games to delay the ruling…

[@photonboy999]

Did ANDREA MITCHELL have a stroke? I don't watch her often, but I've noticed she really seems to be struggling to get words out. People SAID she didn't have a stroke, and apparently she's had breast cancer treatment but her speech is not normal.

[@czgator9000]

She does seem to be struggling.

[@jw8567]

Sorry to say but I can't watch her because she's been that way always.

[@user-dv1ih9vv2g]

Chemo does a number on your ability to think quickly.

[@marblegal7372]

Sadly, Andrea looks exhausted. Love Lawrence's reporting!

[@marybaker1314]

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[@AriSiMom]

Thank you Lawrence for talking about the case , seriously the commentators , are distracting .

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Thank you, Lawrence.

[@tjo7793]

No more Andrea … it takes her SO long to get to any relevant question

[@gibbogle]

They have no defense. We have known this from the outset.

[@Doodelz02]

If the contentious phone call from Cohen to Trump (through Schiller) did NOT happen, wouldn't the Defense simply call Schiller to the stand to testify that?

[@deerobins9086]

Love Lawrence. His smooth narrative with some dramatic tones. Always true always honest. Keep on reporting, there is nobody to take your place. Brilliant reporting. A uk follower. 🖐😊💙💙💙💙💙

[@davewegener5049]

Thank you, Sir Lawrence!

[@kimcoston9648]

Is Andrea Mitchell unwell?

[@Marty_Wanlass]

Her language difficulties have been going on for a while now. We all love her, she is a special lady, but the whole world notices that there is a problem here....

[@amyh.691]

She appears to be unwell, and people who care about her should be counseling her to step down and get medical attention.

[@Jetty-hs6kx]

Got that Joe Syndrome

[@rve420]

@@Jetty-hs6kx Joe Rogan Syndrome? Is he having trouble with long covid symptoms?

[@Jetty-hs6kx]

@@rve420 Are you on your 3rd booster ?? Democrats love mandates

[@alysononoahu8702]

Help us😢😢😢😢Help us😢😢😢😢

[@calidreamin2441]

Thank Goodness for Lawrence! The poster person for professionalism and broadcasting excellence! I admire him for his concise,thorough, riveting legal analysis of any given newsworthy event. He is my obvious go-to correspondent when I want factual and well detailed information? Chef’s Kiss! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Immaculatemessenger]

Excellent reporting. 👍

[@shiddykiddy-lp4dz]

Lock him up😅

[@tja3495]

Yes, Trump is guilty, IMO!

[@Jan-tu5fc]

Outstanding reporting Lawrence!!!

[@terihaynes-yf9jb]

That's old school Lawrence. Great job on reporting.

[@billevansimagineer6339]

Top notch reporting. Brilliant. Respect, Lawrence.

[@user-so4cf9rl4s]

I’m beginning to think Blanche is wanting to loose this on purpose.

[@victoriao1828]

Blanche is probably being bullied behind the scenes by criminal defendant trump. People who are being bullied aren't necessarily capable of doing a good job.

[@fionakelleghan3267]

I've been wondering that for a while now. Perhaps it's his way of ensuring he does get work after this fiasco, lol.

[@walkingstick6655]

Better to ignore the $130k on defense, rather than attempt a futile battle to explain it.

[@Noreb]

thats the crux of the crime. its like trying to defend a murderer without ever acknowledging the murder.

[@wulfmadien]

No defense for that TRAITOR

[@Eireternal]

God she needs to retire. Its painful for her to get her point out.

[@user-jl9wt2cx2f]

this women needs to retire

[@lapidaryland]

Zero explanation of the 130 thousand. 😊

[@Protect-our-Climate]

Joe🇱🇷Biden🧢is a very😊good President💦🌊 Biden and Harris 2024🇱🇷💙

[@stephaniemercer9321]

Biden is the most corrupt and worse President we have ever had.

[@davidwelsh8026]

Seriously, voting for Pinocchio Joe ?

[@billyc3750]

Thanks Larry for spitting it out before re-re-direct.

[@PKing-px5dg]

If they haven't come up with a defense by now it's because there isn't one! I also expect Trump to appeal from prison just like everyone else!

[@cindyhofer4746]

Trying to listen to Andrea Mitchel is frustrating.

[@darrelllowe2619]

The defense wants Cohen on trial when in fact it's trump. Just like they did in the Georgia case. Fani Willis ended up on trial.

[@user-kh9he1md8n]

Tired of watching Andrea Mitchell struggle to find the words. We deserve better

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Someone who loves her needs to have the "time to retire" talk with her. Great career, but it's now over.

[@vinniediesel1369]

Blanch's $130,000.00 dollar "lie of omission". Aka admission of the lie.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

True legend in Lawrence O'Donnell.

[@plpams8332]

So the defense failed to disprove that the $130,000 payment was infact a bribe. The jury has no reason not to find the defendant guilty.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

they have to believe that Trump pays very chick he doesn't get with $130K - and doubles it for Michael Cohen -

[@ImYourPapi.]

I’m going to miss Lawrence’s monologues , they were hilarious

[@linnetcooke5967]

Is he leaving his job?

[@ImYourPapi.]

@@linnetcooke5967 no he’s not. But his nightly monologues related to Trump’s court days are hilarious, Lawrence is an old drama queen with his monologues