'Stunning sight': What Lawrence O'Donnell found 'striking' inside Trump's criminal trial today

Lawrence O’Donnell is outside the courthouse after testimony wrapped today in former President Trump’s hush money trial and shares the latest details.
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'Stunning sight': What Lawrence O'Donnell found 'striking' inside Trump's criminal trial today
#Trump #HushMoney #Trial

[@massonh7476]

In the Netherlands … my 15 year old daughter is taught about the Trump insurrection at school. I think she knows more about the U.S. than most Trump supporters. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheDiamond2009]

@massonh7476 Then she’s being taught badly. There was no insurrection, only a riot. That’s why nobody had been charged with insurrection. And the background now, based upon evidence, is becoming incredibly shady. It’s not what your media and so-called academics are stuffing into your head. Do you want examples?

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

I'd bet my house you're right

[@GML_123.]

How many times are you gonna make that comment?

[@yvonneplant9434]

Of course she does. Some American conservatives are trying to ban certain pertinent things like climate change in text books for public schools. 😮

[@TheDiamond2009]

@burtvhulberthyhbn7583 And yet they know for a fact that there was no insurrection. Have you been watching too much MSNBC, squire?!

[@itspersonal3351]

Three words that will make America the greatest country in the world. ⚖️🇺🇸GUILTY AS CHARGED 🇺🇸⚖️

[@ChristineBrown-ds7dt]

This Aussie agrees👍

[@billboyle1588]

Aye! The word "guilty" will never have sounded with more utility!

[@michaelhorath6851]

I AGREE !!!

[@DavidKrenz-gu1rj]

Such a foolish statement

[@santyclause8034]

A lot of statements have been made, many of them are impactful on both sides... yada yada. The force of your contention though powerful is hollow. Seek the solitude within, you will learn emptiness.

[@camelshyte.stardust.heroes]

What trump needs is help. What the World needs is trump in prison. *What **_nobody_** needs, is trump in the White House!*

[@ShaaWay-sb3jq]

Truth spoken

[@user-sp7rr5yc7j]

Democrants want 12 million more on vetted and more crime illegals coming in they dknt care about their families

[@robertortiz6749]

Very good point! People need to remember that!

[@agolftwittler1223]

*Amen to that!*

[@dalecrocker3213]

I find it mysterious how brainless people can be brainwashed. It really is an anomaly.

[@chrissett4245]

Vote straight blue ticket 💙 This insanity BS must end.

[@bozoclown696]

Guess you want a dictator and the US being a 3rd world country

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

YES end the insanity!!!! VOTE BLUE so men can be in the bathroom with my wife and daughter! STOP the insanity STOP the insanity STOP the insanity.....

[@dookie1890]

same corruption

[@NomeIndeciso]

@@sayhisnamelibsDJT24 Thank goodness they gave you a marginalized group to get mad at so you don't have to think too much about other things. Bigotry truly eats the mind.

[@robb1165]

Imagine that Ashley Biden will have her diary on the internet forever. Showers with daddy aka creepy Joe Biden

[@lizacelarek617]

Democracy over dictatorship. Vote blue all the way through. 2:34

[@dookie1890]

Same corruption.

[@minutemeditations14All]

​@@dookie1890not even close.

[@thedemocrat73]

_We here you loud and clear. One step closer America 🇺🇸_

[@Alpha-ms9nj]

Back the Blue NOT the coup.

[@jaobidan2358]

If Democracy's safety is in the hands of the corrupt political establishment? Then Democracy's time is over.

[@MasonCash2024]

As usual, Lawrence O'Donnell Delivers a credible report. Thank you Sir.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Yes, another sterling report. Thank you Lawrence, keep up the good work we need to hear your reporting.

[@New_Czar]

Yes… I like how no censorship is being used with certain words.

[@DeatrahBello]

@@New_Czarto bad they are too afraid to do that for conservatives.

[@ghostpine]

​@SonyAlphaVisgo buy another red hat ions

[@MasonCash2024]

@@ghostpine ??????

[@lymarie1974]

DT has so much to say in the hallway, but he didn’t take the stand?

[@Theresa-zx7yp]

Trump is a coward and the world is watching

[@firstlast-tp7zo]

When it really counts…nada. Even his public opinion court is failing him along with his family..hence the red tie fascist brigade.

[@lymarie1974]

@@firstlast-tp7zo I didn’t even thing of the red tie guys

[@maudeboggins9834]

He'll claim is lawyers would not let him, like that would stop him

[@michaelhorath6851]

BC " THE ORANGE TURD HAVE NO BALL`S " !!!

[@jjboyd01]

HE HAD HIS CHANCE NTO TALK AND HE DECLINED. I HOPE THEY FIND HIM GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES.

[@SeedFactoryProject]

He's talked lots - outside the courtroom. If he said the same things inside the court, it would be perjury and slander, and he'd have new court cases to worry about.

[@santyclause8034]

It tends to incriminate him even more.

[@jimbarnes8706]

Unfortunately, you need a crime to convict. All I see is a left wing that knows it can’t win without rigging the results, so their only recourse is to try and take out the opposition. Pathetic

[@billybarnes1763]

Hope in one hand and crap in the other....

[@billybarnes1763]

@@SeedFactoryProject lol. Yeah... That's what you guys need. Another case!! "We got him this time boys"!!

[@eldenringer6466]

Thank you Lawrence.❤🇺🇸

[@suzy161]

Love Lawrence O’Donnell. An experienced expert that you can depend on!

[@jarcata1]

Stellar reporting from Lawrence.

[@jarcata1]

The most powerful man on the planet? The most corrupt!

[@jarcata1]

The most powerful man on the planet? The most corrupt!

[@sayhisnamewhickerfjb]

Who?

[@musiclover9361]

​@@sayhisnamewhickerfjbare you illiterate?

[@bongopirate0672]

Costello wasn't "working for" Cohen, he was "working on" Cohen...... Again... "MOB Talk" ...

[@deborahmulkey1627]

Robert Costello's uncle Frank Costello was one of the biggest mobsters in one of the biggest crime families in New York.

[@billybarnes1763]

Then why did Cohen wave his lawyer client privileges?

[@billscott4902]

Good job Lawrence. My “thank you” for your ingenuity in Journalism, as a reporter, and presenting the true facts. Please, don’t ever change. 👍

[@andrewpinson1268]

Well as long as Trump is around he will spew out ignorant statements of hate.

[@taefravis]

@@andrewpinson1268 Well as long as Trump is around Trump will spew out arrogant ignorant idiotic statements of hate!

[@andrewpinson1268]

@@taefravis Yes probably so, just like Biden has been doing for years. What is your point.

[@billybarnes1763]

Please don't ever change Larry. We need someone to keep telling us what to think. Please keep explaining to us what the words "really" mean. We need you to tell us every way to look at issues except the "one " way. Thank you Larry for keeping us informed with all the shifting truths and keeping us in line no matter how crazy the truth may be.

[@andrewpinson1268]

@@billybarnes1763 Is this sarcasm or or you telling us we need to believe this nut because he is a democrat reporter on CNN. Any reporter anywhere who "tells us what to think" can kiss my ar*e. They can tell us what "they" think only - and most of the time this is short on facts and high on bias at best.

[@johnpop5066]

It's NOT chump's "hush money" trial, it's chump's campaign finance criminal trial.

[@turdferguson3475]

They don't care what it is, as long as he's convicted.

[@johnpop5066]

@@turdferguson3475 Dear turd, paying hush money isn't a crime, T~H~E~R~E~F~O~R~E even if they only care that he is found guilty, they care what the actual trial is for!

[@minutemeditations14All]

​@@turdferguson3475and Trump doesn't care what lies he tells. As long as YOU believe them.

[@eharmicar]

@@johnpop5066English Comrade,English

[@johnpop5066]

@@eharmicar what very english word don't you understand cult member?

[@Roy-G-Biv]

"most powerful man on the planet" what A crock of sh$t.

[@karenweaver134]

More like the most disgusting man on the planet….. will he ever go away? Only when he joins his ex wife…..

[@vjcush]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!! 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯💯%!! Well Stated!!! Thank You!!

[@marcymiller6208]

You got it.a web of illusion about what power is especially in a man who brings nothing but chaos

[@Gary-xm1gy]

Trump's lawyers biggest obstacle is they're trying to defend the indefensible

[@susanford2388]

It boggles my mind whenever a lawyer decides to take Trump on as a client. Truly why do they give themselves the aggravation

[@rondaniels9974]

It also seems like he uses them to say what he would say in his own defense. Which is why these people with good past reputations look like idiots defending him.

[@samanthasapp2394]

you spelled Judge wrong. 🤡

[@suehowie152]

​@@samanthasapp2394All the orange girls lovvvvve a star 😻😻😻😘

[@user-zu9dl7fs2p]

You just said what I was thinking

[@charlesspesock5069]

Trump supporters will still vote for him and Americans will not.

[@JesseJones-jh3fl]

Do you think there are more Trump supporters in America than "Americans?" What happens if he wins?

[@michaelmorris4515]

@@JesseJones-jh3fl WWIII. Removing dictators always requires war.

[@jokertony420]

so your voting for th guy who wrote the 94 Crime Bill? don't forget your hood at voting time...

[@minutemeditations14All]

He won't. Trust me. And yes. There are a lot more people in this country who LOVE America, than there are dummies who love Donald Trump. Who is btw, currently on trial for lying to all their faces. ​@@JesseJones-jh3fl

[@melanyblake1470]

​@JesseJones-jh3fl The country will flourish once again and the economy of other countries will get better as those countries have stated. If you don't know what Trump did for the country on the first term look at the National Presidential Archives it list everything and it's the government's document.

[@MiguelCantu-uj3ui]

Biden/Harris 2024-2028.

[@trumpizurprez]

Yeah MOJADOS for Biden 😅

[@kenholt8297]

Miguel? Biden/Harris thru 2028 then Harris and who ever she picks 2028-2036. G.o.p. needs a rebuild before they get W.H. again

[@sandyd3686]

VOTE 💙 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌊🌊🙋🙋 down ballot all the way 💙 💪 Pro-Democracy every Vote counts 👍

[@michaelhorath6851]

I AGREE BIDEN / HARRIS 2024 ! FOUR MORE YEARS !❤💙💙💙

[@branmichaluk445]

You people have 6 months to find a job. Your government freebies end.

[@Gailesch]

"Put the Maga bunch in jail and throw away the key!" ...But they didn't ask for my opinion. We're so sick of Trump and the Trumpets!

[@mikedavis6711]

It turns out Trump was right. About everything!

[@dookie1890]

la lalalala nothing will happen. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ corruption rules.

[@ericlipps9459]

Not the whole "MAGA bunch." But Trump is a prime candidate for either the Big House or the nuthouse. (Or the Phantom Zone, if only it were real.)

[@bonniepoore1659]

Almost 10 years of his hate speech, disruption, and so many lies, they cannot be counted. I'm also sick of it, sick of him, and wish justice would hurry up.

[@andrewpinson1268]

Buy yourself a MAGA hat and enjoy not being a hater.

[@susanford2388]

Looking forward to another brilliant episode of The Last Word this evening. Mr. O'Donnell is truly brilliant.

[@swimminginthoughts]

He really is a great propagandist!

[@jaobidan2358]

The man spent an hour yesterday spinning Cohen's grand larceny into something noble and, apparently, you believed him...That IS pretty brilliant. How about I steal 30k from you for a "good" cause?

[@lindakaymills8746]

​@swimminginthoughts 🕊🌺 Actually, Lawrence, a man of integrity, is just the opposite. The things Lawrence does stand for: ▪︎truth ▪︎facts ▪︎honesty ▪︎details ▪︎specifics ▪︎fact ▪︎evidence ▪︎proof ▪︎statistics ▪︎particulars Yes, words from the dictionary representing the opposite of propaganda.

[@jaobidan2358]

@@lindakaymills8746 Then why would he spend an hour, yesterday, claiming the grand larceny that Cohen admitted wasn't really that bad at all? People with integrity don't do that.

[@taefravis]

@@jaobidan2358 The why would Trump insist on putting Costello on the stand even though his lawyers said not to and watch as they wee proven right and dim wit Donald be proven wrong? By the way learn what larceny is so you do not make a fool of yourself - too late!

[@moisesperez3693]

Flip these red states to BLUE baby 💙

[@sandyd3686]

Absolutely 💙 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌊🌊🙋🙋 let's GO 💪 👏 we the people will prevale at the BALLOT BOX ☑️ 🗳 get OUT and VOTE folks 🌊

[@moisesperez3693]

@@sandyd3686 we have to spread the word 💙

[@swimminginthoughts]

I say "blue no matter who" because I'm in a cult!

[@Bevrinton]

@@sandyd3686jeez if every American was a Democrat voter the country would be bankrupt

[@BurrQ19]

​@@swimminginthoughts It doesn't take a cult to fight a cult. Blue is the only option.

[@sewquilty]

Great analysis Lawrence! Thanks for being our eyes & ears.

[@billybarnes1763]

As well as "thought process and brain".

[@benjones5212]

It's time to DUMP trump NOW

[@simonledoux8519]

I have heard that since 2016!

[@RightHandedSouthpaw]

2 more weeks! I'm sure they'll get him this time😂😅😂😅

[@caseyusa]

Why?

[@lukey19920]

It’s time to dump Biden, he said yesterday that was vp in 2020😂😂

[@agolftwittler1223]

"why?" Oh my, there is no end to to the silly questions a *Qaren* can bring itself to ask 😂

[@johnhazell7912]

Put trump and his entire cartel in jail for maximum time permitted

[@andrewpinson1268]

Come get me, because I will vote for him in 2024. Make sure you are wearing your big boy pants though.

[@santyclause8034]

Won't need 'em. Get back in your corner.

[@andrewpinson1268]

@@santyclause8034 That would be independent for me. Only reason I will vote Trump is because I am knowledgeable about what the democrats are doing. And I have known about Biden for over thirty years when he got his first hair plugs. There are a few democrats and republicans that would make good presidents, but not many that can change things for the better and few that are electable. Add Biden and Trump together and you would still have a person that should not be a state Congressman at best.

[@Cdub1717]

@@andrewpinson1268so why don’t you tell us “what the democrats are doing”? While the Democratic Party is not perfect, they are much less corrupt, more representative of the interests of the non rich, and classier than the GOP. You make fun of Biden’s hair - tell us how you feel about that famously horrendous Trump coif?

[@joaneskins6510]

''Clear the court! Odor in the court! Odor in the court! Don Von Schitzinpantz has entered the courtroom!'' Judge Merchan

[@josephfinlow9006]

It should be on smellyvision.

[@kent4786]

😂😂😂

[@yaakw]

Here come da fudge. Here come da fudge! Odor in da courtroom. Here come da fudge.

[@whiteflower5603]

Too funny! Loving it!🤣🤣🤣

[@user-xn2cs3jg5t]

Love the humor😂

[@JackCooper-ix1su]

Send Trump to jail. He's a disgrace for the country and a threat to democracy

[@henryhill3778]

OOOOOOOOooohhhhh I KKkkkkkkknnnnoooo....

[@whiskyjames4200]

Unfortunately... never... in America.

[@georgiannallegar5720]

Most powerful man on the planet???!!!! In his dreams.

[@Patriot1789]

Yeah. Whatever happened to his wanting to testify? Another lie.

[@user-wb3es8hz1d]

Lawrence O'Donnell is the best! So informative and captivating.

[@RMASmo]

Chump is going to go down like a clown.

[@jillionairess]

@@stevebeegreat I bet you wish you could vote!

[@RMASmo]

@@stevebeegreat No, faster than Chump Jr. on crack.

[@Mondfischli]

... pennywise in the gutter 😂

[@barrymacochener6539]

@lilsteviebeelowaverage .... Hey sport , when's your comedy special being aired ??? I'm positive you'll get a ton of laughs . Although you'll likely fail to realize the audience will be " laughing " at you , as opposed to " with you " .

[@carluswilmot]

@@stevebeegreat wow your so clever and cool Lol ..

[@IAmSuzyQ]

After the courthouse, Trump belongs in the big house; not his penthouse, and DEFINITELY not the White House!

[@Trund27]

WELL SAID!!! 💙🗳️

[@RonWuerch]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You WACKED.

[@fivestring65ify]

​@@RonWuerch You cult member

[@vjcush]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!! 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯💯%!! Well Stated!!! Thank You!!

[@user-yu5ry1js7w]

High praise for the jurors. I'm grateful not to be in the room or zoom with this spectacle. Blessings and gratitude to those who serve.

[@roughneckseven]

lawrence is the man! Can't wait for tonight's summary and poetry slam!

[@LalaLocklear]

I worked for a DA and spent MANY days in courtrooms; I have NEVERRRRR seen a courtroom cleared.

[@HelHathNoFury1111]

I could listen to Lawrence's analyses all day.

[@davidwelsh8026]

lol, you need a life.😂

[@m.w.976]

*So can I*

[@maudeboggins9834]

I agree.

[@taefravis]

@@davidwelsh8026 You spend all day every day posting on pro democracy channels as you spread your hate. Get a life, cupcake 😂😂

[@stevendurrant1724]

All the stunts are fascism 101

[@donaldsikorski8907]

I do not fight fascists because I know I can win. I fight fascists because they are fascists

[@dstarrII8442]

Guilty on all charges!!!

[@swimminginthoughts]

Yes! Even the ones he's innocent of! I hate him so much!

[@KathyrnHughes-gz7nn]

I hope so hopefully jurors weren't intimidated when the Trump's classroom came to court. Jurors stand up and show your true democracy

[@jaobidan2358]

There's too much reasonable doubt here to convict him of election interference. I don't see how you think there's a chance of anything other than a hung jury...And IF the jury convicts in the face of reasonable doubt, not only will look it terrible, but it will also be swiftly overturned on appeal.

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@swimminginthoughts @swimminginthoughts 1 hour ago ​ @ow3wells Will you please list the reasons he should be in prison?

[@GreenBeanGreenBean]

@@swimminginthoughts he's not innocent of anything, the guy is a career criminal going back his entire life.

[@michellemildwater1021]

I just love Lawrence O Donnel . Relevant sober, insights, that cut through so much nonsense which is so hard to achieve in the present climate which pervades America..

[@user-bh8ji9ld3c]

He’s nonsense alright. 🤦‍♀️😆 Lawrence O'Donnell: Cohen Didn't Steal, It Sounded Like He Was Trying To "Rebalance" The Bonus He Thought He Deserved. In 2017, the Trump Organization owed technology company Red Finch $50,000 for services rendered. Cohen, who helped facilitate the transaction, asked for a $100,000 reimbursement, "grossed up" to account for taxes, from the Trump Organization. However, on the stand Monday, Cohen admitted that he stole from Trump, only paying $20,000 to Red Finch and pocketing the remaining $60,000 for himself. "So the $50,000 that you got back from Red Finch ... you only paid the Red Finch owner $20,000, right?" Blanche asked Cohen. "Yes sir," Cohen replied. The lawyer clarified that Cohen pocketed the $60,000 difference and confirmed this was stealing. "You did steal from the Trump Organization based upon the expected reimbursement from Red Finch?" Blanche asked. "Yes sir," Cohen replied, according to CNN. Cohen said multiple prosecutors from the district attorney's office are aware that he stole form the Trump Organization and acknowledged that he has not plead guilty to alleged crime.

[@shivanidumas6607]

Thanks to Lawrence O’Donnell for his astute and relevant analysis

[@janetmelton6890]

Thank you for bringing us into the courtroom with you!

[@mnoir8888]

Thank you Lawrence. ❤

[@Richard-od7yd]

TRUMP/ RIKERS 2024 🇺🇸

[@petermontalbano3910]

Never going to happen.

[@christinekraeger2151]

He would definitely need a diaper if Rikers was in the horizon! LOL

[@petermontalbano3910]

@@christinekraeger2151 such a childish response as usual.

[@MarkRaymondLuce]

That's the ticket! 🤣

[@marshwetland3808]

@@petermontalbano3910 🍊💩🤡 for gravel pit 2024

[@marvinsmith2116]

Trump gonna be in Guinness for the record of firsts. None of em good.

[@agolftwittler1223]

*Odor in court!* *Clear the courtroom!*

[@markdennis8932]

Trump is a walking disaster area, along with his Trumpeters

[@davidwelsh8026]

The Trump Train is coming. 😂

[@eldenringer6466]

Trump is guilty but will that mean anything....

[@donaldsikorski8907]

Absolutely

[@davidwelsh8026]

Trump is not guilty and that means a lot .

[@rowyourboat5361]

I'm very worried he's going to get off.

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

Well who needs a judge or jury when we have YOU around to decide! DERP

[@CarolEdmonds-pk7hr]

⁠@@davidwelsh8026let the jury decide whether he’s guilty or innocent. He has the right of the assumption of innocence until proven guilty; he has the right to remain silent and not be negatively judged for not taking the stand. He has harmed his case by insisting that his defense attorneys call their final witness. That decision,foolhardy as it was, is also within his rights. The prosecution rested its case. The defense continues to cross-examine Robert Costello. If I were the defendant, I’d be sweating bullets right now.

[@agolftwittler1223]

*Nixon: "I am not a crook."* *Trump: "I am a crook, but I have immunity."*

[@swimminginthoughts]

But that's not what he's saying at all. I don't get it.

[@DarthSailorMoo]

@@swimminginthoughts When you embrace the dictionary for "immunity", you'll get it at ease.

[@minutemeditations14All]

​@@swimminginthoughtsthat's exactly what he is saying. Just bc you don't want to hear it because that would make you a big BIG dummy, for supporting him for so long, is irrelevant.

[@paulnolan4971]

@@swimminginthoughts You do. You do get it. Ya just ...don't...care

[@paulnolan4971]

@@swimminginthoughts It's called being above the law. It's called Monarchy. Spelled it for ya. No excuse now.

[@MicheleE-rm8qn]

Thank you Michael Cohen.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Why does the defense need to rest when trump has been asleep the whole time?

[@betha8761]

Thank you Lawrence!

[@billboyle1588]

Praying for when the word "guilty" will never before have sounded with more utility!

[@uchennaagwu9283]

We need to all come out and VOTE. Get your family and friends to VOTE. VOTE President Biden 2024. VOTE Blue 💙 🗳 ☑️ 💙

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

Lawrence, you are the energizer bunny, you have very long days ❤

[@MizzJazlynCrizztina]

What kind of uniform will Donnie wear in prison?

[@lynnestamey7272]

Hopefully he will get a really long red tie, long enough for him to Epstein himself. IMHO, of course.💙💙💙

[@swimminginthoughts]

You're so cute and edgy when you call him Donnie!

[@Muttinchopsforeverandalways]

He's going to be gangster and only wear his diaper

[@MizzJazlynCrizztina]

​@Muttinchopsforeverandalways The "gold" pair in extra large.

[@colinyandon6137]

Depends! Extra absorbent.

[@herstoryswitness]

The trial security measures are at least on a par with the mafia bombing trial that I was called up for jury duty for. What does that tell you?

[@davidwelsh8026]

It tells you that it’s definitely a Kangaroo court.

[@minutemeditations14All]

​@@davidwelsh8026try again. No really READ the comment. And try again. This time with an earnest effort to answer the mans question.

[@deborahmulkey1627]

Makes sense because Robert Costello is a major gang family member .. look up Frank Costello, Note to resemblance, Frank Costello was his uncle

[@johnnyd386]

Are they getting ready to take Trump into custody? 😏

[@donadams8345]

If Trump is convicted it is unlikely he will go to prison. He will be considered a first time offender. He could be fined and put on probation for a specified time. He can also appeal the conviction. The say the appeal would take a long time and the result would be after the election. That's what I found out researching the subject.

[@lindakaymills8746]

Unfortunately, we won't know anything for the next 7 days at the earliest, as court is in recess for the Memorial Day holidays. I don't know how much longer I can stand this😢💙

[@dookie1890]

Not even in your dreams. The man got power. Hello?

[@johnnyd386]

@@dookie1890 🤣😂Power? Yeah, okay.

[@jaobidan2358]

Why do you think a jury would convict in the face of reasonable doubt, as Cohen failed to prove election interference, and the defense got Cohen to admit to lying and grand larceny? A more rational person could see this will likely end in a hung jury...But, let's say I'm wrong, how would it look IF a jury convicted someone with the main issue still in doubt? Something that egregiously unjust would give a boost, politically, to a man who already has a comfortable lead over the incumbent.

[@ADHDSquirrel-]

The extreme reaction by Merchan makes me wonder if there had been threats or intimidation from outside the court, and when Costello became openly antagonistic, Merchan treated it as part of the ongoing threat already received.

[@ArfArfBarkBark]

Robert just got himself a free disbarment!!

[@armandhammer2235]

😂

[@2moneyhoney]

Another lawyer down 🎉

[@armandhammer2235]

@@2moneyhoney 😂 Yup, Costello perjured himself and committed a grand larceny. Oh wait a minute....

[@HRHDaviaTheYounger]

❤ Lawrence

[@ilsehunt6798]

He’s as guilty as sin , but the weasel will appeal and that will drag on from one court to the other! It sucks , he should be in jail ,whilst he waits for the Supreme Court to decide because you know that they’ll sit on it for years.

[@tishak.7756]

Lawrence O'Donnell is my favorite News Commentator! 😉

[@davidwelsh8026]

Lawrence = 🤡

[@tishak.7756]

@@davidwelsh8026 Does that clown face mean that in your opinion he is a "Clown?"

[@Bevrinton]

Jeez try to aim higher

[@taefravis]

@@davidwelsh8026 Trump = 🍊🤡

[@tishak.7756]

@@Bevrinton Aim higher?? I don't know what you mean? I happen to like O'Donnell because he's calm when he speaks.

[@shamrockfile]

As with everything involving trump, it’s an unprecedented moment. Unfortunately every time an unprecedented moment comes up with trump it involves chaos and malice.

[@Patriot1789]

His acolytes like MTG and Boebert and Gaetz operate with the same modus operandi: chaos and malice to “get control.”

[@theramden6025]

We never miss you Lawrence. Msnbc, don't even think about ending his show.

[@tomnicholas3011]

That mean somebody might be going to the timeout room

[@michaelschneider4514]

Thanks to TRUE AMERICANS 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@lue4724]

The judge is probably sick of all the drama! It would be overwhelming! I will be so glad-- when I will never have to hear or see- trump!!

[@59jaguar]

Donald Trump is yet another no show taking the stand. Coward.

[@Lovefury455]

Burden is on the prosecution not the defense

[@santyclause8034]

The burden has rested, doofus. Time your _boi_ stood up and rebutted the testimony, evidence, the corroborating facts presented against him, the damning proof, and his own proven lies. Go ahead.

[@KK-zr3dc]

@@Lovefury455 so why did he lie and say he’d take the stand? Burden may be on the prosecution, but anyone with even the most rudimentary understanding of the law knows that if the defence have evidence that undermines the prosecution’s case, they should present that evidence. They shouldn’t just stand back and give the prosecutors a clear shot at the goal.

[@climateprotections8991]

Many Women 🙋vote for our🧢President Biden 🌎🦋 💙He 🌊defends women's rights🇱🇷

[@user-bh8ji9ld3c]

By allowing trans men to participant in women’s sports?!🤦‍♀️

[@dawna8695]

💯Well and respectfully said.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Lawrence! 🗽

[@swimminginthoughts]

I enjoy his propaganda too!

[@barrymacochener6539]

​​@@swimminginthoughts.... Of course you do , sport . Propaganda and conspiracies are what you anthropoids thrive on daily , the insanity from hannity and friends has your ilk believing in alternative facts , otherwise known to rational minded , reasonable thinking folks as , " LIES " . Which are spoon fed to you ad nauseum 🤮🤢🤮🤢

[@Doodelz02]

Hope everyone's thankful that Lawrence is investing to help us get clarity on this trial. We'll done! Your efforts are truly appreciated!

[@user-bh8ji9ld3c]

🤦‍♀️😆 Lawrence O'Donnell: Cohen Didn't Steal, It Sounded Like He Was Trying To "Rebalance" The Bonus He Thought He Deserved. In 2017, the Trump Organization owed technology company Red Finch $50,000 for services rendered. Cohen, who helped facilitate the transaction, asked for a $100,000 reimbursement, "grossed up" to account for taxes, from the Trump Organization. However, on the stand Monday, Cohen admitted that he stole from Trump, only paying $20,000 to Red Finch and pocketing the remaining $60,000 for himself. "So the $50,000 that you got back from Red Finch ... you only paid the Red Finch owner $20,000, right?" Blanche asked Cohen. "Yes sir," Cohen replied. The lawyer clarified that Cohen pocketed the $60,000 difference and confirmed this was stealing. "You did steal from the Trump Organization based upon the expected reimbursement from Red Finch?" Blanche asked. "Yes sir," Cohen replied, according to CNN. Cohen said multiple prosecutors from the district attorney's office are aware that he stole form the Trump Organization and acknowledged that he has not plead guilty to alleged crime.

[@einienj3281]

Trump is going to go down.

[@henryhill3778]

OOOOhhh I Kknnnnoooo....

[@TheChopf26]

How many years have you been saying that now.....

[@jbsmith6225]

Why wasn't the question about the fact that a witness conduct has never prompted a judge to clear the courtroom instead of making the judge's decision the focus? You don't need to be a genius to know the behavior of the witness was unacceptable in the court.

[@santyclause8034]

It's coz T* cud burst inta flames from exposure to the light.

[@UltraD52]

Trump is the embodiment of PT Barnum, so I can't imagine how anyone would be surprised by this move by his team (calling Costello) with the express goal of turning the courtroom into a circus.

[@m.s.3798]

The most powerful man in the world is a lady... Lady justice.

[@santyclause8034]

She just doesn't wear the blindfold as often.

[@deekay3064]

What?! You mean someone aligned with DJT was disingenuous in their representation of a relationship? PREPOSTEROUS!!

[@lindap6006]

Excellent assessment, Lawrence. You're both credible and professional.

[@artrick6881]

Is this the same Abbott and Costello from back in the day? Just asking for a friend🙃

[@RajkoomarieGreene]

You made me laugh honestly. I am 76 years old and I love it 🤣🤣🤣

[@philipstrachan6212]

I think we're going to see another hard landing.

[@firstlast-tp7zo]

🤞

[@freddylosangeles1378]

..can't wait for tonight's show..

[@Gary-xm1gy]

Oh yeah it's gonna be good

[@realcoolbreeze]

I can t wait till November.😊😊😊👍👍😂🔥🔥🔥

[@Noreb]

@@realcoolbreeze i mean.. the trump cult is going to be incredibly disappointed..

[@realcoolbreeze]

@@Noreb Only if the cheat is in again as it was in 2020. I mean I ve never seen a more incompetent person than Joey.

[@paulnolan4971]

@@realcoolbreeze That's when maga *wipes*

[@susanhudson4190]

First time for Everything👨‍⚖️👨‍⚖️⚖️👨‍⚖️⚖️👨‍⚖️🕊️🇺🇲🎆💪⚖️💪👏👏👏

[@johnenglund7245]

Asking Lawrence if jurors' facial expressions gave any clues about their intentions only proves that the trial is being over-covered. All that matters is the verdict.

[@BurrQ19]

Get BLUE TEXAS !!!

[@mr.george9886]

Never

[@DavidM2002]

If Cohen had by a client, then presumably Costello would have a signed engagement letter with Cohen as all good professionals have in one form or another.

[@firstlast-tp7zo]

The text from his son congratulating him on it almost being a deal when it wasn’t.

[@santyclause8034]

Motif for his prejudice, Costello is tainted fruit.

[@michaelmcgannon5588]

As always, Lawrence has brilliant and informed observations. Educated and trustworthy.

[@lkhaleghi6264]

I Love to watch/🦻🏼Lawrence O’Donnell 👍🏻😍. THANKS!

[@EH-ry6qh]

The court officers are there to protect trump? Everyone in the room needs protection from trump.

[@Meyersci]

Pretty much everyone in the world needs protection from the Mango Mussolini. He wants to start "World War ME!"

[@DSilverwood]

The protection they need likely involves gas masks.

[@santyclause8034]

He is a global menace, friend.

[@gleebranham5091]

O'Donnell is a savage

[@henryhill3778]

He doesn't look dirty...?? .. ROFLMAO

[@rtraakored8960]

This security situation should be the same at the debates. Even though there is no audience, the presence of big men not crying is needed.

[@edward6259]

Narsistic people detach themselves when they are criticized for wrong doing. He sleeps...detaching himself

[@santyclause8034]

Detaching hisself, dude. He don't detach/undetach. It's just detach kkk?

[@edward6259]

@@santyclause8034 thanks..

[@dandorneman9840]

Trump is trying desperately to get a mistrial

[@firstlast-tp7zo]

Too late now. Testimony is done.

[@RajkoomarieGreene]

He lost loser all the way. Good jurors

[@Skyfire-x]

I am pleased with these anchors letting the on the scene anchors like Lawrence and Rachel just narrate their observations. Andrea Mitchell fumbles her introductions of the Lawrence and Rachel with a disjointed framework thats hard to follow.

[@RajkoomarieGreene]

😂😂😂😂😂Andrea Oh God help her

[@edwinsalem8432]

Put the orange guy behind bars.

[@carolynhoff7668]

Love Lawrence O.

[@katherinedemott298]

Wait…..Trump said no civilians were allowed within 3 blocks of the courthouse

[@linnetcooke5967]

Oh my gosh. You don't think trump would lie?

[@RajkoomarieGreene]

He lied😂😂😂as usual. Loser

[@joechavez61]

Yeah most powerful man on the planet that wears a diaper

[@Theresa-zx7yp]

Trump the coward.....criminal who belongs incarcerated

[@krishannam1346]

LoL. Didn't you know? REAL men wear diapers. 😂

[@Bevrinton]

Yep that’s Biden

[@krishannam1346]

Wow. What a lame attempt, bevrinton. 🙄 Don't you know...? REAL men wear diapers! 😂🤣😂

[@michaelhorath6851]

YEP BC STORMY DANIELS CALLED HIM " ORANGE TURD " !!!😁😆🤣🤣🤣🤭🤫

[@timrockinberg9771]

I love Lawrence O'Donnell.

[@timothywillis8883]

Lawrence is great!

[@sossaveoursoilplanetearth8200]

Many Republicans will vote for💙President Biden in 2024🇺🇸.

[@howlinwind]

@@joesphrobinette8878 The 15 million jobs bothered you? Or was it Trump's great job with covid?

[@taefravis]

@@joesphrobinette8878 And many more Democrats, Republicans and independents will not vote for Trump! 2020 is the last time anyone with a brain votes red!

[@ellydavis2066]

Where more VP contestants 'encouraged' to attend today?

[@swimminginthoughts]

Biden said he was vice president during covid.

[@vjcush]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!! 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯💯%!! Well Stated!!! Great Job!! Thank You!!

[@user-rh2eu9yy7q]

Love Lawrence such a calm kind human