Grifter Nation | Meet the Press Reports

[@BeneathWalls]

You can’t make a segment about grifters without mentioning megachurch pastors from Texas.

[@frankculaga5169]

You also can’t make a segment about grifters without mentioning findoms.

[@huascar66]

Megachurch pastors everywhere, for that matter. And, television evangelical "preachers". Most "christian" organizations are grifters, whether financial or emotional.

[@mtn1793]

And free market politicians from Texas either.

[@frankculaga5169]

@Nicholas Time Who said they were my kinks? I'm not advertising for it. I'm advertising AGAINST it.

[@magnetospin]

That would alienate the good chunk of the audience.

[@eg4933]

I've said it many times for years now...this system lacks accountability.

[@winstonsmith6204]

Because of Weak Leadership

[@LowenKM]

True, but there are also a lotta 'worse' places to be (Russia, China, Africa, any one of a buncha South American 'banana republics'....).

[@eg4933]

@@LowenKM yes but we're just making excuses for ourselves also.

[@J5L5M6]

@@winstonsmith6204 They're not weak (Right or Left) they're just strong in ways that aren't beneficial to the civil society.

[@Tobi-kr1yp]

Lacks accountability for the rich specifically, the poor will always be held accountable. Trust me!!! Rich people wont allow you to scam them without a consequence.

[@FreddyPaine]

"They aren't really protecting us. That's really when the government steps in and gets involved, when professionally wealthy people are affected by it."

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

That's a fact. If Wal Mart gets hustled, the FBI shows up guns blazing. When your Grandma gets scammed, she gets to file a report with the FTC and be forgotten. Only Cash Registers matter here in America-Mart.

[@DistractedDaisy]

yeah- that is what happened with CUBA. they took their country back from American Corporations and their people are suffering in our hemisphere becuase of the US government.

[@aaronbono4688]

This is exactly the problem. What the rich haven't quite figured out yet is that these grifters are expanding and they're giving them the room to do it and now it's starting to hit them harder and harder. It's starting to get out of control and affect them more. But at the same time they're using these grifters as tools to spread their propaganda and continue to dupe the average American. The rich elites have been grifting the average American for a long time and we're just starting to see it.

[@margo3367]

Those three people he mentioned who invested money in Theranos are all billionaires.

[@ToxicHAL]

@@DistractedDaisyyeah it’s definitely not the dictator… The U.S really ruined that crappy island that people risk their lives to come here for and are so anti-socialism that they’re mostly Trump supporters. (I hate trump btw)

[@louisjones2653]

Capitalism itself is a grift, it's no surprise that grifters thrive in this country.

[@mtn1793]

Since day one

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Socialism is the best grift though (if you are in the government class).

[@maximeprometheas]

No report on grifters and conmen could be complete without a shout out to the former Grifter-in-Thief!

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

Grifter-n-Thief buffoon. Thought I would offer an ending to your brilliant label. Keep voting blue America 💙

[@fn0rd-f5o]

and the Putin supporter.

[@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558]

If Biden falls down again...another 100k jobs will be added to the economy 🤣

[@EvolvePeaceLove]

💯

[@branchestarot]

Shout out to you then.

[@KingBrandonm]

Two words. Citizens United

[@mtn1793]

Free market electoral bribery system. GOP = grifting old party.

[@synthstatic9889]

New constitution.

[@dwrighte1]

Personally, I believe most wealthy people scammed, conned and it cheated their way to their positions or stations in life.

[@ryanreedgibson]

Trump being able to sell him NFTs for just under the reported amount was so obvious. For some reason he can con people because we have too many slow people in America.

[@undrwatropium3724]

Those NFT'S are worthless now

[@bobcob3362]

@Simulation K *it's a

[@bobcob3362]

@Simulation K *too lazy. It's funny that everyone who makes fun of trump supporters and their lack of education can't seem to form a proper sentence. Lol.

[@steveb796]

Money Laundering scheme

[@RolfTorsten]

American's are so ignorant that they think of this a a con-man problem. The con-men target American's because of your lack of proper education, poor critical thinking, and arrogance. It doesn't even cross your mind that the problem is with the victim's gullibility than it is with the grifter. Look at the fact that your country elected Donald Trump, and after everything that has been revealed you might elect him again? You American's get what you deserve and it is destroying your country and your culture.

[@richardnance2934]

Ashli Babbitt willingly gave her life for a con-artist that's probably enjoying playing a game of golf right now at his resort.

[@gwkodiak]

It’s the shooter stupid!

[@mikelundrigan2285]

When it just seems too good to be true….trust your gut!

[@L337f33t]

The real issue is that these people rarely get the same punishment as us normal people. You and I would sit in jail for a week before being released prior to trial, it would destroy our lives even if we’re proven completely innocent. These people have no reason to worry about any of that because their cult of personality is always there to bail them out and pay for everything. Justice is never blind when she can feel the scales tipped by cash.

[@8088I]

Thank you Chuck --- for getting to the heart of our problems!

[@B86432]

😂😂😂😂

[@CMA418]

You must admit there’s a certain irony to Chuck calling out grifters. 😭

[@will8157]

Elon Musk and the cult of Tesla and SpaceX should be the centerpiece of this story

[@deniseb4426]

This makes me feel good about being 99% introvert. Thank you, Lord!

[@terirea7743]

Absolutely LOVE that Therenos grifter scammed the WALTON family! Probably the only reason she ended up in prison.

[@mayaram2411]

That is true. It was only for investor fraud, not for patient endangerment, which is the REAL crime.

[@tedwalker1370]

Notice Santos said he has been a terrible liar. Not that he is a liar. I think what he means is that if he had been a good liar he would not have gotten caught. Right?

[@michaelRay2576]

Great show addressing an ongoing issue in this nation. 👍🏾👍😃

[@CMA418]

Much easier to grift when you have the corporate press on your side

[@jsoo67]

With Elizabeth Holmes is truly despicable on all levels, especially knowing she was going to be going to prison and she had 2 kids in the meantime. Now those poor kids are going to only have a relationship with their mother in prison visits and phone calls for next 9 years. Smh

[@watamatafoyu]

Nah it'll be less than that, and she'll be lying to them the whole time.

[@Lp78Ch]

Oh, Chuck. This is _way_ above your comprehension.

[@gregoryfoster8179]

People get scammed because they're greedy and fall for charisma vs. due diligence. No pity here.

[@bobbritches846]

Not always. Elderly get scammed because they are more trusting and don't always understand how things work now. So many scams go after the most vulnerable people, not the greedy.

[@mtn1793]

They said new technology goes hand in hand with the Grift. Older we are the less grip there is on that.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

It started when someone on the Mayflower decided to start their own Church.

[@sandrahildebrand4283]

Your personal integrity is one of the very few things you have to give away, it can’t be taken. Your job, money, health, popularity etc. all fluctuate and can be changed by others or circumstances.

[@bofpp7951]

Scaramucci.... there's a profile in someone who's GREAT at judging character.... GEEEEEEZ!!!🙄

[@THATBOISHAD]

I tell people all the time, the American dream is the biggest con game. Capitalism can't survive in a society that has a majority of entrepreneurs. Capitalism only thrives in a class structure. Stop telling kids they can be anything. Tell them to be accountable and don't give up!

[@msmoe8687]

So many grifters and false prophets on the tubes lately, it's disgusting.

[@MylovelyStar-cq2ne]

Griffting is the self definition of politics, religion, and finances. Most of humans are emotional suckers, racionality is a rare trait.

[@bobbritches846]

From reading most of the comments.. That's what Network news seems attract best.

[@lauraterry-turnbough7243]

Very informational and kinda intriguing to watch. Enjoyed this report very much.

[@jimmypenrose1401]

This is a report all potential Tesla buyers should consider very carefully.

[@NPearson-ol9oe]

Love this segment, thanks Chuck! Keep up the good work as a journalist.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Reading a script, a reporter?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gwkodiak]

He’s out! Thanks Chuck!

[@respectamerica2382]

Chuck is a Grifter himself!

[@B86432]

Chuck is the dumbest 😂

[@TheVincentKyle]

This is a joke, right? Todd has failed over and over again in his role as a journalist, and him presenting this segment is gallingly oblivious.

[@diannadima7082]

Great reporting Chuck. That was a bit of priceless information.

[@thedel775]

Late Capitalism...all kinds of misdeeds escalate until it all falls apart...the rich and powerful enjoy the benefits...the rest suffers horrors from the riches greed and corruption.

[@christopherpardell4418]

It all started unraveling with the promulgation of the myth of the “invisible hand”. Any thinking person should realize that an invisible hand is the perfect tool for picking your pocket.

[@fozzz-vb5oj]

Imagine That No GUILT.....huh.....

[@annetteking323]

He couldn't make eye contact, he was lying

[@okayfine506]

Grifter nation is exactly right! Everything in the US is a grift. Everything

[@bakerkawesa]

You have to be a sociopath or psycopath to lie and steal without a shred of guilt to impede you.

[@Scotts2Sense]

H L Mencken “No one in this world, so far as I know - and I have searched the records for years, and employed agents to help me - has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby.”

[@wlf9108]

Our politicians benefit from the grift. Now grifters contribute to their campaigns. They’ll never get rid of it.

[@jefffarmer5785]

Where do we go for accountability-??? Usually, to prison-!!!?? 🤔😆👍✌

[@stevengarman4848]

Bernie Madoff made off with all their money. What an ironic name !

[@scorch4299]

Thats why I only trust MY advisor....John Runoffwithyomoney.

[@nebtheweb8885]

@@scorch4299 thats better than one named comeonIwannalayya.

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

Building a real business is hard, and honest business is really hard. There’s a really good chance you will fail. The temptation to cheat is ever present. So-called legitimate businesses often operate at the margins. Tax evasion, inflating billed hours, substituting inferior products, etc.

[@watson5551]

Religion is the largest grift in history.

[@michaelwoehl8822]

We live in the age of the lie. Until we get hold of the excesses on the internet it will only get worse, we celebrate the works and lies of sociopaths.

[@kokohead333]

most of us don't celebrate any of that nonsense 🤔

[@michaelwoehl8822]

@@kokohead333 Sure, I hope you are right but the last presidential election showed just how bad it was and still is, again I very much hope you are right but my confidence in my fellow citizens is not high.

[@alexrusin]

Mooch keeps falling for grifters. Some people never learn. 😅

[@Butterfly-zs2pc]

❌ 👎👎👎 These GRIFTERS do NOT suffer HARSH enough CONSEQUENCES ‼️

[@DarylHiers]

That vocal fry.

[@mattalford3932]

I don't get conned. I never donated to build the wall or BLM. Or any mega church. Grifters are easy to see if you know what to look for. The game is the same. The board is just different.

[@elijahblack1464]

Ooooh this is exciting. Keep doing what you're doing world. Such a rush knowing the end is nigh.

[@jaggillar6680]

The United States of Commerce. Heard recently: the customer is now referred to as the consumer. The media blows up these big stories while prices for us regular folks increase with abandon and the Supreme Court defangs our regulatory agencies.

[@jefffarmer5785]

I THINK- 'Grifters' are usually purtey much NARCISSIST...

[@johnmyers6117]

Number 45 is a total grifter. He's made grifting acceptable and normal. Perhaps this is why many grifters have come to the fore.

[@brownwolf152]

Greed, when you get approached about doubling and tripling your investment and your just thinking about how much money you're going to make. Everyone is gullible, but more gullible if you don't do their research.

[@1ACORNLAWN]

The mooch is a grifter also...don't forget that

[@chrismerkel9604]

How can you make a program on grifting and not mention the ultimate grifter that was the 45th president of the USA - D.J. Chump!

[@LowenKM]

Yep, other grifters make the easiest marks. Before he passed, my brother was a longtime scammer, and I always enjoyed whenever he met another con artist... where each one of 'em would try to 'out-scam' the other! _"You can't cheat an honest man. Never give a sucker an even break or smarten up a chump." - W.C. Fields_

[@jamesmarie]

Its about to really get worst in 2024

[@Seanpfree]

What a paradox seeing Scaramucci under the title "grifter"

[@dianewhalen9721]

Finally your talking about things that have meaning👍

[@cboy5oc]

Yes, but nothing is being done.

[@dudleybaggerman9574]

Chuck leaving 😊 Tucker Fired 😊 YES YES YES How Sweet it is !!

[@ktktktktktktkt]

Abagnale seems to have successfully grifted NBC into thinking the movie was accurate. It was significantly exaggerated. He did forge checks and masquerade as a pilot but most of the other events in the movie were false.

[@saxmidiman]

Reality Sucks, Folks. I just wanna smoke a joint and disappear, but I know it's still gonna find me. Smile Away!😥🤣😎 BTW...Santos has given the Republicans a chance to prove their salt...They didn't...Thanks George!

[@kennethquintini658]

Grifters eventually face 😈 👀 the consequences of their criminal behavior ; observe the failed ex-president's current legal proceedings 🤣

[@b.l.8611]

Trump is a Grifter, no doubt!

[@adrianaguirre7006]

PT Barnum; there is a sucker born everday.

[@michealbarnes1447]

It's strange how the trump family is financially well off after leaving office..hmmm

[@lunchbox6576]

Never trust anyone who dresses like Steve Jobs, they are conning you.

[@skippysimon]

two words: trump bucks...

[@crystalsswtor3760]

Another useless pathetic apology. People don't seem to want to get what an apology actually menas

[@stevesmith-sb2df]

Charismatic people set off alarms in my head, I don't trust them.

[@8088I]

This Topic deserves an in-depth multi-part Series. Are you iistening Frontline, Ken Burns, et al?!!

[@frankculaga5169]

You know a couple of law experts told me financial domination is illegal. I wish they were right.

[@caddy422]

The commercials on this video are on point

[@Radjammin]

This show sounds like a defense for a lawsuit.

[@DT__1]

Beef’ters! 😂 … someone tells a story, MANY ARE LISTENING TO THE STORY… 😊 u get me… it’s up to “you” do u like the smile of devil or no…

[@jefffarmer5785]

'Playing God' sounds like 'certain-parts' of the U.S. Government...

[@nebtheweb8885]

The ReTrumpliCon cult and their cult leader, The Coup Clutz Clown.

[@geekmeee]

The sum of American History can be summed up with: ‘Get rich beyond your wildest dreams’

[@Mouse_007]

The conscience, or that part of us that helps us feel guilt when we act outside of society's accepted norms, affects everyone to a different degree, and some people not at all. You can never really know whether someone else's actions are totally self centered or tempered by a conscience. On the other side of the equation, "There's a sucker born every minute."

[@Nagroddy]

Why do I feel that Scaramucci has learned and changed for the better?

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

When the highest law in the land is being paid off…there is no justice for anyone.

[@ellemarr7234]

I never thought I’d say this but Scaramucci seems like an alright guy

[@billchun5243]

so funny... Scaramucci is the same guy that said that the banks using customer's fund to invest was ok because it built wealth. This is after the 2008 financial collapse. I guess when it's his money, it's not ok.

[@michallee6037]

Anthony, you are an inspiration. I hope your journey will show you that there are a lot of people of integrity out there. Bravo...sharing to save or honour others is inpressive....

[@The.Crawling.Chaos.]

"Everybody was Grifting!!!! Grifting USA!!!"

[@DonaldMohrMusic]

No discussion of Elio Motors...sad

[@ronjr831]

Very good video. Do more of these. Thanks

[@jnwilliams1986]

“Buy my book to learn how to avoid becoming a mark”

[@dae0ne]

The Theranos she crazy she aint blink in like 2 minutes. The FTS guy talk about word salad

[@brianknight3750]

So an investment firm is so stuipid to invest in sams scams and not understand at all what he is investing in seems really stuipid then offers political advice? Any thing this guy invests in do the opposite and for gods sake get any money you have with him out.

[@TruthBTold-op9kv]

The first three stories were hilarious 😂😂😂 ☕😙

[@kathyl2620]

Give the Grifter a hard luck story about how you lost all your money and they run in the other direction.

[@UXtatic]

The grifters are not the individuals themselves...the investors are no different.

[@mahartma]

The Mooch smashing it 😄

[@Nagroddy]

Jessica Pressler - You are a very good journalist. Please drop the fake vocal fry. You don't need it. You be you. That is more than great.

[@AndyWallWasWeak]

media esp. Chuck Todd telling us of fraudsters and con artists 😂. then Scaramucci joining him 😅

[@ninsemor]

geeeeeeee I never buy or give anyone money .. Im not that gullible..

[@davediamond7228]

we do love grifters..that explains trump's popularity !

[@h8thaway]

Scaramuchi is at least as much of a grifter than SBF. No honor among thieves. Meanwhile both liberal and conservative media put these grifters high on pedestals. The donor class has captured our lawmakers, regulators, courts and Fourth Estate (media). Socialism for the rich, rugged individualism for the rest.

[@diegowalterbedaukas5720]

I know it's sad & not healthy to think this way but to me Everyone it's guilty till prove their Innocence

[@doctorbigsmiles]

God the vocal fry on some of these people 😖 _Like, eehh maaah gaawwwwd_

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

I have never been too sure about Anthony Scaramucci, either.

[@dubsar]

Those who are fascinated by power and wealth will be comsumed by it.