Trump's defense stumbles out of the gate with interruptions to opening statement

Donald Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche was interrupted during his opening statement by objections from the prosecution that were sustained by the judge and resulted in a side bar at the bench. Rachel Maddow talks with MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Ruben and former Manhattan prosecutor Catherine Christian about whether Blanche showed his inexperience as a defense attorney or whether he deliberately stepped out of line to plant ideas in the jurors' heads.
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[@lisafoy1328]

Donald trump belongs in jail ------- Stephen King

[@charlesluna6284]

Love, love, love this.

[@nmk-s]

King knows horror, and Trump is horrific!

[@karenjohnson2720]

With the vampire from salems lot

[@FloridaCracker-et5mw]

@@nmk-s SMH at you rocket scientists.

[@davyhall6886]

Donald trump belongs in jail ------- anyone who follows the Constitution

[@miket5331]

Spent 76 million dollars trying to avoid court, nothing to hide here.

[@lorrainemcfarland621]

Good one!

[@Itried20takennames]

Probably makes perfect sense to a Trump supporter. Just like Biden alternately being characterized as an incompetent dementia patient, going back at least 6 years now and magically not progressed, AND as a criminal genius masterminding multiple complex, perfectly executed plots that run rings around Trump, even while Trump was President.

[@leannet3854]

Rachel is sharp as nails. Love that she has a court pass so we can have first hand from her.

[@chillwill5080]

Rachel gets paid to lie, how's it working out for you?

[@rochellestarr9538]

YES

[@philster6383]

@@rochellestarr9538 trump is feeling like a LIAR and a CON MAN

[@knerduno5942]

Dull nail

[@justbecause9645]

@@rochellestarr9538 That's Fox.

[@Swnsasy]

Why would there need to be an NDA if it didn't happen? Do they really think we're that stupid? Give me a break.. I'm glad Rachel asked the questions because I was thinking the same.. I've watched Law and Order and they never interrupt 😂SVU doesn't either!!

[@jmb3608]

No, they know that 1/3 of Americans are stupid and/or don’t care. Sad conclusion, really.

[@mr.pavone9719]

Maybe trump didn't want anyone to know he's a minute-man? A three pump chump. A real disappointment in the sack. A guy who pays thousands of dollars on a prostitute but can't go the distance. He's a sprinter, not a marathon man. All that and he's a lousy lay.

[@Itried20takennames]

And are Trump’s lawyers trying to say she was extorting him, knowing it was close to the election, AND that it never happened? Hard to extort someone over something you never did. Like if someone sent an email saying send money or I will disclose you robbed a bank, I would just laugh and think ‘I have never robbed a bank, so good luck “exposing” me.” The truth has just one defense, a lie has many. No innocent person says “I didn’t take those secret documents and it’s fine that I did because I was allowed to and they weren’t secret any more because I declassified them mentally and the police probably planted them there and the movers mistakenly put them in the boxes.” Can’t be all of them.

[@michelleouellette4923]

Not one family member or*friend * by his side supporting him... hmmm.... suspicious 😮

[@SledDog5678]

He is "transactional". He has zero "friends".

[@hankkingsley9183]

He doesn't want Ivanka there, it would be too sexually frustrating, he wouldn't be able to focus

[@laurab9518]

What about his wife?

[@theduder2617]

@@laurab9518 Ask yourself one single question, has there ever been a single moment where she even slightly appeared to want to be around him? She has a "hostage" appearance to her facial expressions which can not be ignored. Besides, would you want to sit in a court room and listen to how your so called "husband" paid off the very person with whom he had an affair while you were at home raising a child you both helped create? He is actually and truly all alone in this. And he did it to himself via his own decisions. She wants a life after sentencing. Not going to see a whole lot of her at his criminal trials I suspect.

[@patjohnson5586]

@@hankkingsley9183 My cat is better looking that her

[@mvvpro8688]

It's unusual for a defense attorney to start lying during the opening statement of the prosecutor. Apparently defending the most prolific liar in American history does that to you.

[@jackwells8107]

That is so disgusting. I asked my mom how she could support Trump and all his lies, when she used to bust my butt for telling small fibs.

[@saltarin4917]

​@@jackwells8107😂😄

[@MattJDave]

​@@jackwells8107 Because honesty was never what she actually valued, only getting to punish you. More parents are like this than you'd think.

[@gregoryo8105]

VOTE FOR JOE !!!

[@sandyd3686]

💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🎉🎉

[@footballnerd277]

Our very democracy is on the line. Voting is the BARE MINIMUM you can do. You need to vote, campaign, donate, be active on social media, volunteer, have hard conversations with friends and family. We all need to play our part, voting is not enough.

[@travisabr1294]

I am voting blue, as I always have, but from the red state of WV. Unfortunately, our votes don't mean much in Appalachia.

[@martychizmar2292]

@@travisabr1294 NOT TRUE YOU MAY NOT AFFECT YOUR STATE'S OUTCOME BUT YOUR VOTE CAN INSPIRE OTHERS IN FUTURE ELECTIONS

[@truth9133]

God bless President Biden 🇺🇸

[@user-ul4ew7vt7h]

Go Rachel! Keep it real 🎉🎉🎉

[@rochellestarr9538]

ITS A BIT TOO REAL.....the very last thing I care about is how TRUMP IS FEELING

[@creepyoldhouseexplorersclub]

Yucko 🤡

[@ggbythesea9231]

Thank YOU, Rachel & panel members! JUSTICE is HAPPENING✌🏼💙✊🏼

[@jakebe4915]

Glad to see Rachel back. Put her on regularly again. Too good to lose.

[@michelleouellette4923]

Innocent men do NOT avoid accountability for their actions, nor do they demand immunity or delay proceedings until they can change the laws they are being accused of. Period.

[@user-gy5zg6vd5y]

Says the non attorney feminist loudmouth.

[@mitchhills4747]

@@user-gy5zg6vd5y 31 people disagree with you.

[@bwmcgrath9986]

Innocent men would be looking to get the trial out of the way months ago so as not to interfere with their campaigning or leave a cloud of suspicion about them

[@kriswingert1662]

@@user-gy5zg6vd5y No, says a PERSON who is CORRECT. YOU are the knuckle dragging LOUDMOUTH who does not see the forest through the trees.

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

​@@user-gy5zg6vd5y lol you believe Donald Trump, of all people. Hilarious. 😅

[@lesleyphillips8146]

Trumps lawyers needvto stop calling him President Trump in court as that is an intimidation tactic. It is supposed to be The Defendant or Donald Trump.

[@JMUDoc]

Prosecution should object EVERY TIME this happens.

[@lynryall1317]

Yes ffs ...he's not xxx

[@lynryall1317]

​@DrAlvarez-dc2wjperv 😂😂

[@wongkit9579]

​@@creepyoldhouseexplorersclub Only in your head.

[@JMUDoc]

@@creepyoldhouseexplorersclub A President with none of the powers of the office.

[@Maryjanelovesgreen]

Vote Blue ❤️🤍💙. Vote for a Real President who is a President for everyone! 💙🗳️💙

[@mikecarson7769]

Trump's legal team made one PROFOUNDLY FOOLISH mistake, at the core of all of these embarrassing disasters = agreeing to work for Trump

[@user-fn5gx1ep6o]

Trump has not the power to declassify documents,he does seem to have the power to erase SOME peoples' intelligence!!! MAYBE they were hoping to have a slice of the power in an autocracy,which makes even MORE STUPID when it comes to Trump. TRUMP DOES NOT SHARE!!!!! Vote BLUE

[@chrisgronskei5416]

It's all about the money.

[@brandanellis2953]

Yup because getting paid is a mistake 😂

[@asdfasdfasdf4746]

And you have jailed him how many times ? 😂😂 in 8 YEARS !!!

[@L3L3L3]

@@brandanellis2953 he’s infamous for not paying those he owes.

[@melissahubbard1181]

No one is out to get Trump. Trump’s number is up. He has to answer. Everyone has to answer for what they do, right or wrong. He’s not the first to not like it.

[@vincestapels2022]

Everyone has to answer for what they do...?? Why hasn't Bush been charged for starting an illegal war in Iraq? Or Obama for occupying 1/3 of Syria illegally and bombing civilians? Or the Biden administration for blowing up Nord Stream 2, releasing dangerous levels of carbon and poison in the ocean? Clearly some are above the law.

[@user-gy5zg6vd5y]

You lie to yourself worse than Jeff Dahmer hunting for human meat.

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

Wrong. I'm out to get him without a doubt.

[@labradoolepapa]

First statement is false. The other 4 statements are true.

[@user-or2ix3qg8x]

por soul...your uninformed or gaslight by this leftist hating Trump

[@lisataylor4905]

Trumps lawyer was making statements that havent been proven yet. ALL THE BEST PEOPLE! LOUSY LAWYERS!

[@ArfArfBarkBark]

Todd Blanche is the new Alina Habba LOL

[@alpinecenter]

And Alina Habba is the new Melania Trump.

[@ArfArfBarkBark]

@@alpinecenter I always figured Alina was the Ivanka replacement lol

[@davidobriend8560]

​@@ArfArfBarkBarkIvankas been the Ivana replacement for a while, in trumps fd up psychology

[@ArfArfBarkBark]

@@davidobriend8560 You're right. The dude is really sick.

[@jonathanfultz4254]

Maybe Blanch will start a cooking show !!!!!😂

[@fred_fred_fred]

You rule Maddow.

[@niclewis9610]

Trumps best legal defense is insanity, just plain insanity.

[@StephenFlynn-xl2fw]

Stupidity.

[@wildwind1958]

In the legal profession we call that the Biden defense.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@wildwind1958 Biden's defense is that he hasn't broken any laws*

[@b.t.2795]

​@@wildwind1958 When was Biden in court for you to witness that court proceeding grandma?

[@danm3532]

@@wildwind1958 In the real world we call that a "troll post".

[@susanjones6410]

🇺🇸💙 Women for Biden 2024! 💙🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Four More Years! Vote Blue! 🇺🇸

[@sandyd3686]

💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🎉🎉

[@lisandroesterga1858]

yeah! All the way up and down the ballot. Every school district, etc.

[@knerduno5942]

Yes, so they can keep harming you!

[@susanjones6410]

@@knerduno5942 take your lies somewhere else!

[@knerduno5942]

@@susanjones6410 I only take them the Endless Gaff Machine Beijing Biden!

[@oscargr_]

Calling it a non-disclosure agreement is a silent admission of guilt. As is Trump not suing her for making false statements.

[@user-fn5gx1ep6o]

She was sued AND had to pay $300,000 to Trump,she is going to get so much more back ( maybe not in money ) but in Spades?

[@oscargr_]

@@user-fn5gx1ep6o Inaccurate. She wasn't sued, she sued Trump for defamation, but was denied and ordered to pay legal fees.

[@authenticlore8124]

@@user-fn5gx1ep6o Wrong she sued Trump for defamation and lost and therefore was ordered to pay that money. But of course I don't expect a dude who just created his account and can't even have a proper username to say anything remotely intelligent or accurate

[@ariaflame-au]

It’s not the NDA he’s being tried for, it’s the falsification of business records to hide it.

[@user-gy5zg6vd5y]

@@user-fn5gx1ep6o Your ignorance is still a high point in the history of socialist thought.

[@lindaj5492]

Defence is going to play every trick in the book to plant ideas that are false or unsubstantiated.

[@L3L3L3]

Even Melania knows he’s guilty and refuses to stand by her “man”.

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Melania is renegotiating her prenup - i hope she gets cash upfront.

[@user-xr7wc8dg6k]

THAT'S A LIE YOU HAVE SOME NERVE THIS IS CORRUPTION ON THE PART OF THE DEMOCRATS AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF

[@L3L3L3]

@@Opinionsrnotfacts574 she’s his handler, she’s there til his inevitable demise.

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

@@L3L3L3 I am not quite sure that is fact.

[@L3L3L3]

@@Opinionsrnotfacts574 just my take on their relationship. It’s definitely questionable.

[@lorilayton1324]

Thank you Rachael !

[@hierophant369]

Rachel knows the subject so thoroughly and has such a quick mind, I hope trumps lawyers aren't getting pointers from her.

[@user-gy5zg6vd5y]

Your geh heroine

[@keithbannister9271]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@keithbannister9271]

I don't think that tRUMP'S current lawyers are smart enough to watch MSNBC...🤔 But, good point however...✌️

[@patjohnson5586]

@@user-gy5zg6vd5y Yes, she is fantastic

[@charlie-obrien]

@@keithbannister9271 For trump's attorneys it isn't about behaving like lawyers in a courtroom. It is performance art for an audience of one.

[@trishhickox5593]

Why are lawyers not fined or punished for repeatedly breaking known rules?

[@tjhill4044]

Wait for it. Being a Trump lawyer is quite a risky thing for your lawyer licence.

[@jackwells8107]

MAGA - Make Attorneys Get Attorneys

[@trishhickox5593]

@@jackwells8107 Yet. They remain in court repeatedly breaking same rules as judge continues to repeatedly admonish them.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@yazohgarrison-uw6lv]

Don't count on the court. Let's settle this in November. Vote Blue2024!!!

[@crystalgreen7025]

Good one

[@markushayes]

Trump’s lawyers must have a high tolerance for pungent smells.

[@76ghesx]

Vote Trump

[@mile_high_topher]

They put vicks vapor rub on their nostrils before court.

[@danm3532]

@@76ghesx For prison.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

A high greed factor

[@Eldritch-1]

@@mile_high_topher Did crime scene clean up when I was younger that vicks stuff works...Still rather deal with that smell than der diaperfurher

[@johnupper5225]

after the third or fourth objection is sustained, and the attorneys are called to the bench, why not make the offending attorney explain to the jury what law he just violated?

[@Nikki_the_G]

Lol what is this make up your own rules day? That never happens. When something needs to be explained to the jury the Judge does it.

[@mitchhills4747]

@@Nikki_the_G There are 2 lawyers on the jury and eventually they will inevitably explain what happened there anyway! The defence lawyer is dumb.

[@johnupper5225]

@@Nikki_the_Gduh, I know that's how they do it; I'm suggesting an improvement. My idea is to increase the cost of trying to influence the jury by making inadmissible claims, since they can't be unheard, even after a successful objection. Forcing a lawyer to say to the jury "the Judge disallowed my assertion because when making it I knowingly broke a prior commitment about what could and could not be said to you. In short: I'm cheating to help my client." would so damage a lawyer's credibility with the jury that it would not be worth risking.

[@Proud2BBlue]

I'd like to thank Trump's lawyers for helping the prosecutor in this case. Help the prosecutor convict trump.

[@jdantigua1999]

As a reminder: The name is Shawn Harris. He is a recently-retired United States Army Brigadier General, a grandfather, and a proud son of Georgia. Mr. Harris is running to restore dignity to northern Georgia and replace Ms. Greene in the House of Representatives. ** Ms. Greene is the wrong person to represent us at this critical moment. Instead of addressing the issues that make it harder for us to get by, Ms. Greene is focused on continuously dividing our country and devaluing our fellow Americans - embarrassing us at home and abroad. Vote for MR. SHAWN HARRIS and save us from MTG. Shawn Harris, Candidate - Georgia 14 United States House of Representatives

[@therock8288]

I'm from NJ and just donated to him. I'm former military so I liked his resume. That crazy woman needs to be out of our government. She is embarrassing our country.

[@ritaparsons277]

I pray he wins! Moscow Marge needs to go away, she barely does anything to serve her constituents instead is the ring leader of the bullies for Trump, always causing chaos and spreading false information.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

There are several better Dem candidates in that primary. None of them is likely to unseat the worthless troll MTG in such a red district, but the others support President Biden and will be an asset to Dems in other Georgia races. Harris (like Marcus Flowers, who ran last time against her and is now using some of the donations to primary a Dem incumbent) is only in it for himself.

[@philster6383]

@@therock8288 AGREE!!!!!!!

[@Babyboss936]

Not even from Georgia here in Texas we have our own issues but I agree mtg does not represent Georgia demographics nor USA leadership at all!!

[@sandrastjohn-qr5tc]

So they are cheating already

[@L3L3L3]

Lawyers debasing themselves and their profession( didn’t think it was possible to think less of them) for a serial criminal.

[@mackenziedarwin2077]

Maybe if Trump didn't have the reputation of not paying his bills he would be able to hire much better lawyers for all of legal problems. But Trump has a reputation for being a deadbeat.

[@user-fn5gx1ep6o]

If he paid his bills that would possibly suggest he had scruples,therefore quite possibly would not be an adulterer and in both cases,would have no need of legal counsel,he could be just like the MAJORITY of the American population,people that adhere to the RULE OF LAW?

[@kidslovesatan34]

All of the Blue Chip first rank legal firms have refused to work for him. Currently the only ones that will are third tier. Smart lawyers won't take him as a client.

[@mickcindysal6264]

@@kidslovesatan34 He NEVER pays his bills and he is crazy stupid and mean. He still owes legal fees from years ago. High performing credible law firms won't answer his calls.

[@SirHaroldMaguire]

Its really weird to me that you can hire lawyers on tick. A house renovation etc ok I get it you want to see the job etc first. But a legal defence I would have thought you'd have to pay up front.

[@kidslovesatan34]

@@SirHaroldMaguire All the lawyers I've employed have always insisted on being paid up front.

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

Their best defense is clumsy word games? He's doomed, thank God.

[@b.t.2795]

This jury is way too educated to succumb to a bad actor with a bad script.

[@MichaelTheRead]

Always has been.

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

@@MichaelTheRead Not really, sadly

[@jessice293]

You know it’s bad when there are objections in opening statements…

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Why is Lawyer Blanche allowed to call DjT - President Trump in court!

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

I picked that up too.

[@teddansonLA]

That's customary. All persons who were once president can be called "President" after office.

[@mitchhills4747]

@@teddansonLA Maybe so but most don't bother with it. Trump is SO vain!

[@epincion]

It’s a grey area in that for decades ex Presidents have been called ‘Mr President’ as a courtesy so it’s not illegal. They way to get under the skin of Trump who has to sit in court every day it sits is for the prosecution to constantly refer to him as Mr Trump or as the Ex- President

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

@@teddansonLA I think it should be former president.

[@jeanniewenzlaff440]

Thank you for getting to the story without making us wait 15 mins.

[@cowtownokla]

Objections can be sustained but the jury still hears them.

[@elphbwckd212]

Which is why lawyers say things even when they know it will be objected to. As long as they get it out it can sway people.

[@IgotWrites]

Regardless of the result of this or ANY of his trials, the ONLY way to keep him out of office is to VOTE BLUE!!!

[@brandon3525]

sleepy joe is losing in 6 battleground states.

[@EMendonca-mp2mf]

@@brandon3525. But weren’t the polls rigged and fake before?

[@stormfalcon1345]

​@@brandon3525 Don Snorleon will never be president again

[@IgotWrites]

@@brandon3525 Sleepy WHO? Your guy can't even stay awake for three hours! 😂😂😂

[@b.t.2795]

​@@brandon3525 Trump is losing in the campaign finance race grandma.

[@mattsoca1]

If this is Blanche's defense tactic to put an idea in the "head" of a juror, it is plainly stupid knowing that there are 2 lawyers in the jury. They can actually "explain" the situation to the other jurors should the issue arise.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

Arguments are not allowed or included in opening statements. Advice of council defense has to be announced before trial.

[@user-xr7wc8dg6k]

THEY'RE ALL CORRUPT AND WORKING TOGETHER AND THEY DON'T CARE THAT THEY'RE MAKING IT OBVIOUS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND RUBBING OUR NOSES IN IT

[@justsayin...2784]

Thank you, Rachel Maddow... I've watched SEVERAL segments today, from VARIOUS sources, and this is the ONLY one that contained any SUBSTANCE on what actually HAPPENED today, IN the court room, relative TO the day's proceedings... ...as opposed to just more droning on about what they think of the case in general, yada, yada, yada. Seriously, is it THAT hard? Just report on what HAPPENED, please.

[@Saabdude40]

31 felonies and all they need is one conviction and then Trump is finally DONE!

[@BDot-dv7lq]

The defendant will NEVER go to prison in this case. It just won't happen.

[@thespaceram2879]

The Jan 6, 2021 trial would be perfect for that to happen. If only they do it in time to stop dictator loser Trump from running in the presidential election.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

@@BDot-dv7lq I really hope your wrong. Trump's lawyer already did jail time for his part in this crime. Now, it's Trump's turn.

[@BDot-dv7lq]

@CraftyGrandmaDem I definitely want the failed former guy in prison but I can't see it happening in this case. Hopefully in one of his upcoming trials he'll be sentenced to prison.

[@dannysart3990]

False claim do sure cost a lot.

[@normm1619]

Doesn’t the lawyer who objects, then have to request it be struck from the record?

[@surgicalslinky]

I don't think they have to, but I think they can. If they can prove what the defence council said is false I don't think there's really a need to have it struck

[@TT-qo9dv]

Trump doesn’t stand a chance.

[@76ghesx]

Vote Trump

[@apt1smith51]

​@@76ghesxДа пошёл ты

[@danm3532]

@@76ghesx For Prison.

[@orchidorio]

@@76ghesx Trump. Ha! That's funny! That's what I heard after I pinched one off.

[@AlexaJane9091]

​@@76ghesx 🌬

[@jmhiss]

I think he knew there would be objections but he wanted to throw those out to to the jurors anyway to plant seeds of doubt in their minds because once the statement is out, it cannot be unheard merely by a "sustain" I do not like his tactic at all

[@geegaw1535]

His opening statement shows their desperation. I hope the jury realizes that.

[@mitchhills4747]

There are 2 lawyers on the jury, which will help!

[@GDTBATH]

Blanche watches a lot of *Law & Order* apparently. 😂

[@tatjanafisher4720]

Send him to jail

[@SamaNuttz]

For me I totally believe these women, I mean it is probably embarrassing enough to themselves let alone the entire world knowing.

[@thomaspittler6353]

Blanche WAS considered a decent lawyer.. NOT ANYMORE... I believe he is just mouthing the words directly from trump... He can always appeal traffic tickets in his future...

[@carltonhart6429]

Amazing work as always Rachel...

[@SD-nh5yr]

His lawyer stands there and condones Trump ripping his gag order apart. He too should be fined!

[@shannonstraughan4383]

I can't wait to hear what Stormy has to say about him. She's got some thick skin and bigger "ones" than the orange thing. Vote 💙 in America

[@majesticsword]

Would like Stormy to say if it was good or not.

[@poopiemcpoopnfart2303]

Scaping the bottom of the lawyer barrel.

[@EdwardYoung-df6hc]

It's a great thing

[@user-gy5zg6vd5y]

Says the mistake prone Scapegoater.

[@user-gy5zg6vd5y]

@@EdwardYoung-df6hc Biden wants you to know you're not a fit member of your society if you don't vote for him, li'l pooch.

[@jpdemer5]

The really good ones want to be paid.

[@rochellestarr9538]

Im not sure who else would represent The Bottom Of Humanity

[@user-rm6vd2dz5l]

Judging from Todd Blanche’s split lip, his mouth has gotten him into problems before.

[@windsir6]

Why didn't the judge say why an objection was made?! It wasn't always clear whether he objected to the prosecutor or the defense

[@peterjonas4971]

Judge, do something other than saying sustained.

[@Nikki_the_G]

You haven't watched many court cases have you?

[@germainepaul1903]

The judge has to call both attorneys to the side bar, and tell Blanche to knock off his theatrics in the opening statement.

[@peterjonas4971]

@@germainepaul1903 Yes, and when Blanche doesn't "knock it off," as is the case here--then what?

[@kelleymunnerlyn7110]

Can we finally agree that there is definitely a two tier justice system … Why does mainstream media refuse to acknowledge it?😊

[@crashman2062]

Because it has been known and acknowledged for 250 years and the only ones that have just discovered it are cable news talking heads. On the right they whine only when it tilts against their side and the left wing commentators act like it is new and has not been complained about and disparaged since the birth of our nation. There is an old saying, "You get all the justice you can afford." The rich and powerful have ALWAYS been able to afford more justice so what is accomplished in this case by complaining about it rather than what can be done to offset it?

[@crashman2062]

Why do we need the media to acknowledge what we and they already acknowledge? The powerful knowingly take advantage of it to avoid accountability and the powerless know it through firsthand experience of justice denied.

[@alicepalka9547]

Everyone needs to stop calling him president!!

[@d.f.9064]

I am sure all his life people have been wondering how long he would continue getting away with behaving this way.

[@patrikbee]

Where's Melania?

[@user-ul4ew7vt7h]

Who cares? Why do you?

[@meelvis939]

She is with her bodyguard! 😅

[@orchidorio]

@@user-ul4ew7vt7h Do you know who Melania is?

[@jpistolas]

@@meelvis939 The Secret Service doing some secret servicing.

[@wearethedivineoneearth]

Telling her divorce lawyers to "stand back and stand by." 🤣😂

[@djgreen1620]

Must be nice to be so obnoxious with no social, moral or ethical responsibility, just plain corrupt?

[@GivePeaceAChance12]

How can blanche get away with lying during opening statement!?!?!?

[@nanettemurray1000]

Trump is a disgrace, and embarrassment to the United States. Vote all republicans out, and start over with no corrupt republican politicians. Vote 💙💙💙💙🇺🇸💯

[@DjiensbfDnissjns]

He said its not illegal that doesnt mean he admitted to doing anything lol. If i say me going outside and setting a car on fire is legal and you say its illegal that doesnt mean im guilty of doing it and you can fabricate whatever lie you want but until i do it im innocent and you need proof.

[@niclewis9610]

"Hey Von S***inPantz your attacks on me stink of desperation. We all hope you testify in your own defense" Michael Cohen X

[@sandyd3686]

👍 😁 🤣 🤣

[@krickshorts5346]

Rachel was in the court- giggling away!

[@johnjwaterhouse8985]

The Lincoln Lawyer taught me that you can not object during opening statements

[@karamort182]

Why did not judge admonish attny for material brought up ct had already rules could NOT BRING UP

[@dancingruth]

They’re intentionally do this. The lawyer is performing for the press and his base.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

And Trump

[@mitchhills4747]

True but it will old very quickly!! They need to come up with something better than that lol!

[@maxinekelly8874]

Great guests educationing us all. Makes sense of the Lawyers actions.

[@cindii9806]

Well, when it became obvious what the defense attorney was doing, the judge should have explained to the jury what the attorney was doing and why it was objected to.

[@patrickkaye9734]

I object to Frump being called "President," which he is NOT, "out of respect" for the people, who the Frump does NOT represent. Allowing it is another attempt to intimidate the jury.

[@TheCornhusker]

Charge the lawyer $1,000 for each approach to the bench. Then make the lawyer and the predecessor stay at the end of the day until the lawyer pays his fees for the day. He ain't got no money cuz the predecessor is charging the lawyer by the hour to be in the predecessor's presence.

[@oscargr_]

You mean prosecutor?

[@corporalpunishment1133]

Sounds more like a "Hail Mary" rather than an actual legal strategy.

[@GF93725]

It's shocking to me

[@alpinecenter]

Just put Trump on the stand, give him all the Diet Cokes he wants, and just let him talk. For at least eight hours, or until he's done. Then send the Jury to deliberate.

[@hattifoster]

😂 hilarious 😂

[@jdxx59]

I purposely am not going to download the new MSNBC App because you keep putting your advert for it at the end of each video. It’s annoying!! Stop it!!!

[@hankkingsley9183]

I find it odd that judges don't review opening statements before and flag things that would taint the jury, make attorneys amend them

[@user-xr7wc8dg6k]

THIS IS RIDICULOUS

[@mitchhills4747]

Almost childish - like Trump!

[@tonyscott6837]

Well, since Trump claims to be the law and order president, he should have no issue facing the judge and jury. But that's not all, my friends. We need to get off our butts and vote! Vote Democrat to save our democracy. We can stop the Republicans and Trump by voting blue.

[@jimmymoser]

Mr Blanche has tried only 1 case as defense counsel? The list of lawyers willing to work for Trump must be very very short.

[@suitov]

I wonder if they ever explain to the jury what's being objected to and why. If I were sitting there I'd be so confused.

[@mitchhills4747]

It will be explained later anyway.

[@distanceismyplastercast]

Business genius Trump just failed math again. 11/12 can't make it to 95%.

[@jdantigua1999]

....the solution is simple; Please encourage your family and friends to register and legally vote democratic. VOTE DEMOCRATIC in local, school board, city, judgeships, county, state Governor, Legislature, State Supreme Court and Federal ELECTIONS. DEMS are not perfect. However, not the Smoke that the party of tRump (POT), MAGA Republicans are giving our citizenry.

[@tim57243]

Is the content of the objections being said in court and omitted from the transcript we are hearing, or was the content actually missing?

[@browngoldthread1239]

Objection!...I saw that in a comedy show/movie. The judge told the man you can't object to an opening statement. He was clowning the court 🎉❤

[@mitchhills4747]

Clown team lol! Trump is toast.

[@brandon3525]

FJB!! TRUMP 2024!!

[@L3L3L3]

You sad thing.

[@Michalis1948]

May heaven punish you one day through the Law of Retribution.

[@danm3532]

Best buy a couple cases of MAGA butt hurt balm. You are going to need it.

[@b.t.2795]

Another nervous breakdown by grandma with the multiple accounts.

[@kennmossman8701]

comrade that is so weak. Putin is not pleased

[@anaiis_salles]

Love this! Thanks, Rachel! Reminds me of those great days of Perry Mason. LOL

[@geegaw1535]

Thank you Judge Merchan.

[@user-xo4tn3gk3p]

The fact that Todd gets to Lie is very Robust & unbelievable. Also the jury might consider Todd's statement as Fact & there were No repercussions At All..

[@lorie6985]

You can’t unring the bell, but you can explain to the jury, the tactic, and that they should not be influenced by untrue statements,and to strike them from record

[@singerrb4984]

I thought lawyers couldn't object during opening statements.

[@Rolexriderusa]

Lawyers at command are not his strong suit anymore....he has reached the preferably bottom of the barrel!!!

[@BettyBoop111]

I was a member of a jury where exactly the same thing happened, and we heard something that we were not supposed to. The whole jury was dismissed, and a new jury called.

[@Nikki_the_G]

That is called a mistrial and nothing happened that raised it to that level.

[@mitchhills4747]

@@Nikki_the_G True but if they keep messing about that could happen. It's clear that the defence is just playing games at this point though. So predictable!

[@vickiesims1600]

Even with inexperience I can’t believe he wasn’t doing it on purpose

[@johnsmith7345]

What an embarrassment for this country