Trump's Georgia case goes from bad to worse with BRUTAL news

Democracy Watch episode 21: Marc Elias discusses Trump's Fulton County, Georgia indictment.
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[@albertopalma1663]

Brian Tyler Cohen for Congress!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ccbcco]

This was a very good segment! Nobody boils it down better than Elias!

[@lesleyd2448]

@@albertopalma1663yaaaas

[@jackiebolden371]

Stop doughting DA Fani Willis, she isn't the only attorney that will be handling this Rrico case.

[@lesliegomez4660]

Always enjoy your segments Brian! 😃

[@professorswaggamuffin7572]

4 sweeping indictments, 91 felonies, rico charges...If there's any justice in the world, the man is toast.🤞

[@Mark5mith]

The chances of beating all that is under one percent.

[@sandyd3686]

👍 👍 💯 RIGHT PLS 🙏

[@victoriaanderson7954]

From your lips to God's ears, professor!

[@snicksabea]

@@Mark5mithI’m cynical. He’s been Teflon Don so far. Let’s hope.

[@patrickirwin4827]

If even a couple charges stick, there's a good chance Trump dies in prison. To be fair though, at his age, there's a good chance he'll die before the trial ends. Lol.

[@yackohoopy]

I think a group of people should sit outside the courthouses where Trump is and chant “LOCK HIM UP! LOCK HIM UP!”

[@sandyd3686]

👍 👍 💯 YES 😅😅

[@dar5108]

Road trip? I'm in. 😅

[@user-pc7hj7lq9p]

Got my T-shirt!

[@debracox1049]

I'll join you. I just gotta figure how to get to Georgia!! I'm poor but I could ride along with someone!!! 👍✌️HE should already be in jail!!!

[@jackglenn7097]

@yackohoopy Organize it. Make it happen.

[@teehud313]

Georgia, we are so proud of you!!!!!!!! Florida........PAY ATTENTION

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Georgia's always on ma ma mama Mind.

[@randywarren7101]

Based on everything I have heard about this case, the bar to prove RICO charges will be EASILY PROVED!

[@missygilly9917]

Especially if you’ve read the indictments! It’s the Cole’s notes version of what exactly happened! It’s brutal full of he said, she said & actions taken!

[@micheledoll3008]

Especially when a bunch of Trump’s co-defendants turn on him to save their own asses.

[@melanieforyou]

WE CAN'T LET CRIMINALS BE PARDONED. WE CAN'T LET LAWYERS BE CAREER CRIMINALS.

[@yvonneeaster]

Something should also be done about the “news” organizations who spread misinformation as well. I don’t know what can be done, but they are a huge problem. If you’re not reporting facts, you shouldn’t be able to call it News.

[@don7680]

And we can't let a criminal ever become president again!

[@fkknight1]

Keep the lawyers away from tRump. That solves the lawyer problem.

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

AMEN MY FRIEND!! 💯👍🏼👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏻👍🏿👍🏼💯💙💙💙💥💙💥💙💥💙💥💥💥💙💥

[@mulemule]

WE CAN'T LET GRASS BE GREEN. (Good luck enforcing it. Dump's Amerikans simply don't care.)

[@GaryRayBetz]

Just so y'all know who some of the lesser known Trump co-conspirators are, one of them, who was indicted with Donald Trump, is former chair of the Georgia Republican Party and former Georgia Republican Senate Majority Leader David Shafer. Well, Shafer grew up across the street from my house here in Dunwoody, Georgia. And back when his mother was selling their house, David came over to me and informed me: "Don't worry, we're gonna sell the house to the right kinda people, if you know what I mean." Then winked at me. So no tears for these folks, no thinking that they were lil' ordinary people who got caught up in a chaotic whirlwind of Trump's lies. They've been abhorrent persons since day one, like the bigot David Shafer who figured that Donald Trump was the last redoubt in maintaining a white supremacy here in Georgia. ... ...

[@dwaynebell7705]

Tell the winker he will be with the "right type of people" in jail.

[@MelanieClaire61]

PS..raphelsbugger..is no Saint

[@jetbagtuxedo5928]

You should go visit him in jail.

[@deedrole5296]

@@MelanieClaire61 he isn't indicted though is he? Poor lil maggot

[@jackglenn7097]

​@@MelanieClaire61 That's a mature response. Making up nicknames....very much Criminal Defendant Trump-like.

[@jenniferjoyce632]

I wonder why Lyn Wood and Lindsey Graham weren’t included in the indictment.

[@Helensrant]

They might be on the list of unindicted co conspirators along with Bannon and MTG 🤞

[@micheledoll3008]

Patience - there are unindicted conspirators.

[@sampearce4595]

I'm wondering why Hillary wasn't ? !

[@Helensrant]

@@sampearce4595 Maybe because Hillary didn’t try to overturn an election? 🤔

[@jonathon1955]

I love Fani, her wisdom and bravery. ❤

[@davidarmitage289]

She is brilliant 🎉

[@blessedcutie8983]

Imagine knowing a person has been dishonest with you for years and owes you money but you still decide to risk your career, reputation, and freedom to support and protect them. That's not loyalty. That's stupidity.

[@micheleduggan8837]

That is a definition of a cult ..Its much worse than stupidity

[@watson5551]

But he was anointed by god .............................................. FFS

[@CatherineSTodd]

@@watson5551 : rotfl!!!

[@barbiedahl]

"Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president..." Theodore Roosevelt

[@PaulBrown-uj5le]

​@@watson5551lol😂, that is laughable 😂😂😂

[@melanieforyou]

Please put him behind bars if convicted, no special treatment. We need to deter criminals, white collar ones!

[@la7dfa]

I hope his security detail does not have to be jailed too :) Bubba will take care of Trump for no charge.

[@davidsignor7931]

@@la7dfa I am sure he would get the respect he deserves from his fellow jail mates right down to them pushing his stool in for him

[@taritabonita22]

If criminal defendant Trump is convicted he will have to serve at least 5 years!

[@nacarreira777]

@@la7dfa May his dance card always be full.

[@royrogers7762]

So does that mean Joe and hillary??

[@kristinemckeown1746]

Marc Elias, you are a national treasure! Keep fighting the good fight for us. Bless you.

[@ardentynekent2099]

Mark Elias is a treasure, indeed. Albeit small, I hope my donation contributes to stopping this horror story. Cheers!

[@GaiaCarney]

“This RICO charge in Georgia has a five year minimum, mandatory minimum, so I think you’re gonna see some people flipping like burgers at a fast food restaurant” - Marc Elias 😂

[@FLOKADO]

🍳

[@gforce762]

Love that line

[@SUKADIK1]

Butt hurt that he keeps pleading not guilty? Keep crying❄️😂. Donnie is playing all of y’all laughing while making his way back into the White House😂

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Love that Fanni Willis is treating Trump like The Mobster he is. 💁🏿‍♂️👩🏿‍⚖️

[@carolynmcintyre5645]

She's not playing games

[@sandyd3686]

Definitely 💯

[@alfredeneuman6966]

RICO is how they took down kingpins in the Mafia. Trump is also a kingpin of wrongdoing. The Mafia kingpins were found guilty when the underlings knew they were going to do severe time and flipped, as was noted by the speaker. Fani Willis has 18 dominos, and there is no rush.

[@maxinel1776]

He acts like a mobster, he gets treated like one

[@lori1795]

​@@maxinel1776He's not though cause he's allowed to be free!

[@ms.b9866]

Brian I'm giving you and ALL of your guests your Much deserved flowers 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺.

[@Swnsasy]

Arizona has now come out and said they are investigating as well to see if they also have a case against Trump!!

[@petepierre6458]

Of course they have. Rusty Bowers basically stated it under oath at the J6 hearings.

[@stefanakerman6782]

Every state with fake electror sceme should go to court.

[@mackydog99]

Go Arizona!

[@jstudie2803]

They have no case just like all the others don't. Stop letting people like this treat you like you're stupid.

[@petepierre6458]

@@jstudie2803 There is evidence in the use of fake electors & you think they don't have evidence? What part of this do you think is legal in overturning the majority of the will of the people then?

[@SaberToothBicycle]

I served in the military in Georgia. One election-year, I drove to my local polling-place, but found there weren't any parking-places (this was on the edge of a normally-empty overflow-parking area for an adjacent hospital). I thought to myself, "That's great! People here are really getting out there and voting!" Because I lived nearby, I just drove home--parked the car, and walked. As I walked back across that full parking-lot, and into the polling-place, again--I was expecting a long line. But wouldn't you know it? I was one of only three voters inside. Yep. All those cars had been parked there to make it harder for people in my predominantly working-class Black neighborhood--to be able to cast their votes. Well, I wasn't having it. I called the national hotline in Washington DC--as soon as I walked back home... Lo and behold--within a half-hour, I was back out the door in the car--and as I drove past the polling-place, guess what? Nice empty parking lot. At least for the rest of that day, my neighborhood polling-place was accessible. But how many people missed their chance? Hard as it can be for Georgians to vote--they sure as heck don't need anybody--let alone a whole bunch of Republican anybodies including Trump--after the whole election is said and done--telling the entire state, "You Georgia voters were wrong. Respect your betters. Mind your place. Now: Just set it all up to let Trump win." In my experience--well... Folks don't take kindly to those kinds of assertions--coming from outsiders--in the State of Georgia.

[@kallen868]

Wow! That's effed up!

[@rriddick8571]

What? Good for you for going above and beyond to report that. It is sad to think how many people didn't get the chance to vote because of that "full" parking lot

[@purplpen]

Unbelievable about the pre-loaded parking lot at the polling place. How do people even think of doing something like that?

[@lesabeaty7415]

As a fellow Georgian, I thank you for making that call. And I agree 100% with your comment about tfg trying to nullify our votes in 2020.

[@chrisbudesa9355]

Thank you

[@cylentone]

Trump also doesn't want to have the trial in Georgia because if it is there, it will definitely be televised. In federal court, this is not normal.

[@rriddick8571]

Really, that could happen?

[@seanmcmichael2551]

Say what now ? Possibly this might NOT be televised..... what am I gonna do with all this popcorn ?

[@chrisbudesa9355]

His GA trial will have the best television ratings.

[@billweir1745]

@@chrisbudesa9355 Which is the only real win that he actually cares about.

[@tbernardi001]

I don't agree. I think the idea of it being televised will be plus in his demented brain.

[@melissaverduin3693]

Thank you both for keeping us informed!

[@emailausdrucker]

When Marc Elias speaks, I listen.

[@LeadSurge3000]

♦️ *Glad to hear so many people CARE enough to keep after this career criminal!* ♦️

[@bustermasten9576]

Was a short career compared to some in congress and the president

[@DerekHise]

@@bustermasten9576 Then again, Trump was a criminal *long* before he became president. Off the top of my head: 1. Trump has been convicted of raped (which happened prior to him running for office). Sexual assault is also illegal, and grabbing women by the genitals without consent qualifies, 2. Some lawsuits against Trump were for child rape. One grown up kid testified it happened at Epstein's house. Her testimony was recorded before Epstein was exposed and charged. 3. Trump had already committed countless examples of fraud like Trump University which was illegally operating without a license. 4. He refused to pay his contractors or employees for his entire adult life, he got away with it by threatening victims with years of legal quagmires which they could not afford. 5. His apartment properties had all of their managers marking applications for housing with a "c" for "colored" if customers look to rent were black. 6. Trump had various charities and funds which he used as a slush fund. Siphoned money and donations means he was literally stealing from cancer kids. It was also illegal to claim various proceeds when to charity without proof. 7. He and his father had been committing tax fraud for literally his entire life. IIRC, his father paying him a salary was in the hundreds of thousands as a 6-year-old. He continued to evade taxes by misappropriating the value of real estate being off in values by a factor of 3 times the amount or more. Getting elected just put him under a microscope to make the whole nation start paying attention to him. Of course, he just saw bigger paydays by exploiting his increased power. Selling nuclear secrets and classified war documents to the Saudis seems to have been very profitable for his son in law Jared Kushner.

[@charlesasmith7836]

Agree lock him up lock him up 🔒🙏🙏

[@JustForFun-mt9og]

Nothing could be worse for the country like tRump except possibly DeSantis.

[@bustermasten9576]

@@JustForFun-mt9og I don't know I didn't worry about my bills or nuclear threat under trump

[@ExUSSailor]

It must be really strange for Giuliani to be on the defendant's side of a RICO case.

[@steventheabcandsometimesd6865]

Yes it was part of his success in New York as an attorney and helped him to rise to mayor of that city. Now it will come back and bite him. Karma at it’s best.

[@lawyeresq1984]

both actual and poetic justice

[@wtmayhew]

Giuliani really turned into a scumbag in his later years. I wonder what happened to him.

[@steventheabcandsometimesd6865]

@@lawyeresq1984 I work in a maze called IKEA. Yes it is an amazing place. I tell my customers that my rat got poetic justice because I put one in a maze in high school. Yes good point.

[@TraitorFelon.14.3]

@@steventheabcandsometimesd6865 Back in his day, when he was fighting organized crime, he was merely removing the competition of the family who paid him.

[@tonywtyt]

On one hand if Trump is convicted its will be a sad day in history, but on the other I'll want to throw a party, because he's been such a dark cloud over our politics and it will be a sense that the rule of law in our democracy lives on.

[@ardentynekent2099]

I'll be there just to exhale. : o )

[@theheyseed]

Thank you both, Brian for asking the questions and Marc for sharing your amazing knowledge about all things legal.

[@Pffffffffffffffffffffff]

Fantastic. Dump will not wriggle out of that one. He's heading for jail time!

[@ronaldhull8057]

The Cantaloupe Combover is definitely freaking out big time because in the state of Georgia, he will lose his freedom and do some serious prison time!

[@moomoopants6559]

I never heard that one before and I love it cantaloupe combover! Good one!😂

[@victoriaanderson7954]

​@@moomoopants6559hey moomoo pants! I was just going to write the same thing and saw your remark. Great minds think alike!

[@Raymund-Swales]

After seeing his latest video on KZbin yesterday, I would say that even his hair plugs are leaving him.

[@themousethatroared3371]

​@@Raymund-Swales I noticed that too. Even his combover is flipping on him. 😁

[@MartaWomack]

"Cantaloupe Combover!" 😂😂🤣

[@kmazziotta]

Where in the indictment are all the Congress members (Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, etc) who were directly involved in this plan?

[@nealboyd70]

You are right

[@noelstarchild]

Fodder for democratic and skilful representatives.

[@lucylazenby1963]

Keep repeating “30 unindicted co-defendants”

[@dragonfly8909]

They all are

[@butterflyd1269]

They flipped!!! I guarantee you😂😂😂

[@amymallison-austin5805]

I will forever marvel that those lawyers took the time and money to become lawyers and then threw their lives away for Trump.

[@jhan3894]

Law School is No joke; a lot of fckn work! Then like you stated; just Piss it Away? Stupid.....so baffling Stupid!

[@justagirlsd3000]

Baffling

[@Memphispep]

Absolutely unbelievable 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@47ness5]

I suspect these lawyers probably spent large portions of their lives in bars drunkenly debating all the weird, funny loopholes in the law with their buddies - and then Trump comes along and they're like: "surely, I'LL be the one who cracks this....."

[@sauronthegreat5799]

Disbar and indict all of them. Sink them to the blackest depths of the abyss.

[@sherylbjerre9636]

Everyone should read these charges brought forth by Fani Willis under the RICO. I think she has thoroughly laid out piece by piece as well as independent charges that allow for prosecuting - EVERYONE should read it - it's an amazing body of work. Bravo Ms.Willis & her team!

[@rack9458]

You need to first prove there is a criminal organization. Psst... ..there isnt!

[@micheledoll3008]

@@rack9458Ya’ll are gonna be in a world of hurt as some of those 18 co-defendants turn on your MAGA Daddy to save their own asses.

[@ardentynekent2099]

I've been asking for months: What does "SMH" means literally, and two, Where is everyone finding the briefs, charges, DOJ reports. Please.

[@j.b.macadam6516]

The defendant has been operating a 'criminal enterprise' for decades! Justice has just been slow in coming!

[@Jaq365]

Yup, they're in the third generation of criminal enterprises now, maybe even the 4th depending on what the grandkids are up to. Ditto with Jarhead's family criminal enterprises. The Kushners merging with the trumps was a perfect storm for New York.

[@briandbeaudin9166]

Non-existent!

[@j.b.macadam6516]

@@SUKADIK13Apparently, your anti-delusion medication has worn off!

[@mawreeoh]

A mobster is a mobster and I’m so grateful that Fani was given the opportunity to pursue the facts wherever they led

[@mawreeoh]

@@SUKADIK13 here’s a Republican who wants his elected officials to commit MORE crimes and crimes that are MORE heinous. Conspiracy against the United States isn’t enough. They want bloodshed. Like the nazis. they are fascist.

[@ne1124]

Trump is a wanna be mobster. He’s a coward without his frat boys protecting him. Remember Bunker Boy! Lol!

[@fairyprincess911]

Georgia strong🙌🏽

[@darthmal]

Our justice system is double-standard and has failed us miserably!

[@DNA350ppm]

Great job Brian! You connect viewers to great legal experts like Elias and Kirschner, who can explain the legalese and point to perspectives that clear the mist, which racketeers wrap themselves in.

[@carolmendez4106]

VOTE BLUE AMERICA 🇺🇸 2024. SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY. UNITED WE STAND. VOTE BLUE

[@steventheabcandsometimesd6865]

Yes Love is Blue by Paul Mauriat.

[@MartaWomack]

I always vote Blue! It's the only way to secure our rights & our dignity as Americans.

[@amycorrice9812]

ABSOLUTELY! 🗳️💙💪🇺🇲

[@charlesasmith7836]

Yes agree vote blue 💙💙🇺🇲🎉

[@amelliamendel2227]

You do know we're not actually a democracy right we're a Republic you know the difference?

[@Hekkler72]

"No one wants to go to jail for Donald Trump" WTF? They're literally lining up to do it

[@tammyg8031]

It's called: BRAINWASHED

[@crystalhazer7246]

Wanting to and willing to are slightly different, but not by much.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

to me the craziest thing about all of this - is that most of them I don't think they ever thought they would be prosecuted for doing this.

[@JonJubal]

Those lining up are morons. Anyone with half a brain would say, "Hell no!"

[@empireofpeaches]

​@pjpredhomme7699 agreed. Their crimes are so brazen: a false slate of electors - wtf! Who thinks of that? We know the results from each state! Asking Pence to abandon his constituational duty and declare Trump won, wow. As BTC would say: My God!

[@jimzeller3747]

I like Marc Elias; he's very succinct, straightforward and insightful. When Brian Cohen asks a question he says "Yes" or "No" and quickly explains why.

[@ardentynekent2099]

I like him too. For the same reason, so nipping over to donate. He and Brian are terrific together. One covers the long game. On takes on today.

[@nitamckeethen6986]

Great reporting. Thank you, Brian for having Marc Elias on to break this down for us.

[@bikerkat01]

Most of us have Fani's back. She is a strong woman and we will hold her up and support her.

[@Twinspinz2]

Pls protect her at all costs

[@lonewolfrcs1331]

she is a racist and i live in georgia and i do no't know not one person there who likes her after she is doing nothing about the rice jail inmates dying and the conditions of it they are living in she ignores the real issues

[@rtqii]

@@Twinspinz2 I can identify the security around her. They are very serious and very professional. She is in good hands.

[@andrewolfgang389]

Too bad those charges she brought up won't stick. They can't prove anything on RICO charges lol. She's just riding the praise until everything gets thrown out. Just like the russian collusion case, a big nothing burger!

[@mariamcdonald345]

absolutely! It's also important to note that while Willis is delivering the chargers, it was a grand jury that handed them down. Trump is happy to make it look like it's one person "going after him" with a vendetta, but in truth it was a jury of his peers that indicted him, not Willis.

[@MaryamofShomal]

Marc Elias gives us lawyers a better name than we deserve - but we need all the ethical, honest, pro-democracy lawyers we can get after these MAGA fascists have run our profession into the ground.

[@pttp321]

Sadly what this exposes is the old “Bottom Feeder” moniker attached to your profession and what many in your profession are willing to do for a buck and fame.

[@ajarnwordsmith628]

@@pttp321 Lawyers in the US & UK are some of the dodgiest people I've encountered within and without the profession who take moral turpitude to new levels.

[@sacrebleu1371]

Federalist society is constantly gaining ground and pushing unqualified judges like Cannon on judicial benches. Why not be more active, very outspoken, against their agenda and how judges are linked to fringe group and not unbiased based on the cult like affiliation... like all 6 GOP SCOTUS are? Shall we discuss Thomas, Cavanaugh, and Cannon based on actions alone?

[@susangreene6449]

Thank you Brian and Marc for fighting for our democracy in real time. ⚖📮🗳🌊💙🌊💙🌊

[@electricurinal]

Great commentors. Marc is awesome. I love the way he clearly explains complicated things in modern everyday (but not dumbed-down) language. Can't get much better than Marc and Glenn.

[@johnyoung3870]

This one doesn't come with a get out of jail free card! Hilarious! It is gonna be fun to watch them turn against each other like rats!

[@rriddick8571]

And I can't wait

[@jackiecordova7291]

the LAUGHINGSTOCK to the whole world 🌎🌎🌎😊😊😊😊😊

[@SolidSiren]

Please stop saying it is hilarious, great or wonderful. It makes you sound like a MAGAt. Nothing about this is wonderful or hilarious. It is sad and pathetic, just like Trump. Pathetic. This NEVER would have been a thing in our country is Trump didn't exist or had not run. He has opened up the probability that others for DECADES will act like him. He has RUINED the integrity of the USA in so many ways I can't even keep up with all of term.

[@SolidSiren]

@Suckadik_ I think you mean conviction. No one is butt hurt about anything, everyone is celebrating the wheels of justice finally turning. The jury is who decides his fate and his guilt. Not anyone else. This is exactly what should be happening.

[@jackiecordova7291]

@@SolidSiren correct but have you heard that they want to go to the federal court because they want to protect themselves and not be acused of any wrong doing that they are all Innocent

[@briAction]

The Bar Association clearly needs vastly higher standards. Thank you for calling that out, Marc.

[@fairyprincess911]

Amen. It’s so sad 😞

[@AzaleaLuna]

I am learning so much about legal stuff from the various channel. Mark does a great job explaining things. Thank you Brian.

[@marshabass3393]

4 indictments,and he is still not in jail! If I stole a candy bar I'd be in jail! Must he nice to be rich&priveledged!

[@markthiede3135]

Agree 100% he’s privileged and above the law!!!

[@mikel265]

Great panelist. He’s a really smart man. Keep bringing the kind of people to the show. Great questions too

[@user-zf2vf8kq3z]

Yeah,if he is such a genius. Why did he make a mess of his corruption, maybe he is getting lazier. 😅😅.

[@GaiaCarney]

“This RICO charge in Georgia has a five year minimum, mandatory minimum, so I think you’re gonna see some people flipping like burgers at a fast food restaurant” - Marc Elias 😂

[@MrTommyboy68]

@@user-zf2vf8kq3z ???????????????????????????????

[@MrTommyboy68]

@@SUKADIK13 Comrade: Daddy Vlad expects MORE AND BETTER from his paid little troll bots. I would AVOID buildings over 2 stories high if I were you. donietta AIN'T NEVER going to see the golden throne again.

[@scottmeadeai]

Fani Willis, the DA behind Trump's RICO charges in Georgia, isn't new to the RICO game. From tackling the Atlanta school cheating scandal to prosecuting a famous rapper, she's got a knack for making RICO stick. #GeorgiaRICO #FaniWillisTrackRecord

[@annakingry9157]

She has prosecuted 11 RICO cases.

[@neiclemons8297]

Fani got a very good conviction record with RICO. I think it's like 90 percent

[@overtheGarage-ue8lh]

If Trump knew how horrible the Fulton County jail was, he wouldn't be saying a word right now out of fear that he might somehow go there.

[@DuncanJimmy]

It's difficult to overstate just how dystopian the American democratic system would be without Elias and his esteemed colleagues successfully challenging the non-stop voter suppression and gerrymandering attempts made in every state they're in control of.

[@TheTerrainWizard]

The USA is a republic.

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS X 1000

[@DuncanJimmy]

@@TheTerrainWizard It is at the very least, a representative democracy, and is certainly more so now that it used to be, e.g. prior to the 17th Amendment, senators were chosen by state legislatures, and voting was once restricted to White landowners.

[@63Ford]

MAGA

[@wesbernard3020]

@@63Ford let’s hope so

[@bartleydalfonso2853]

"It's likely he (Trump) will face a prison sentences . . " are the sweetest words I have heard in seven years!!

[@RJ-go3sn]

Amen to that!

[@arlenejohnson5356]

Yes Yes yes thank you thank you thank you 😅😅😅😅😅

[@dawncarlson9131]

I’d be generous and only give him 20 years with no parole.

[@lindakayler6996]

Great words..will be looking forward to see how his loyal supporters react to this..the die hards will only be strengthened..but perhaps some will finally wake up.. I have hope..

[@psongman9536]

Actually in the documents case there is a minimum that Trump fought for, five years and no ankle bracelet, but in this Georgia indictment, according to my Republican attorney, they have a slam dunk case and he said,Trump should start working on a plea deal soon!

[@ashleyyoung796]

It's time to lock him up.🔐

[@justsomestreamer8315]

What did he do exactly? I’m confused

[@MrTommyboy68]

@@justsomestreamer8315 Comrade. Daddy Vlad expects FAR BETTER from his little paid troll bots. I would stay away from buildings with more than 2 stories.

[@tatersalad76]

​@@justsomestreamer8315 for this indictment? He attempted to coerce the Georgia Secretary of State into magically producing 11,780 new votes so he could win the state to try and beat Biden. Which is highly illegal to do. Just in case you didn't know that either.

[@PeshadonnaXO]

@@justsomestreamer8315love the uneducated and had then had the audacity to run for president

[@justsomestreamer8315]

@@PeshadonnaXO what did he do wrong though

[@sv8911]

Thank you, Marc, for your frank assessment. Your work is appreciated.

[@Monica-lh3lp]

Always and always. They ought to dismiss all this charges.

[@puggzdunlap1949]

Act like a mob boss you get charged like one

[@Chulitatr]

There's a simple solution: Disqualify Trump and the traitor Repblican's involved with the insurrection under the 14th Amendment, Sec 3. Unfortunately, there's not one branch of government or any officials with the authority or the balls to enforce the rules of law or the constitution. That's a massive system failure and a travesty of justice!

[@puggzdunlap1949]

@@SUKADIK13 you are tripping...eatadik and stop supporting an insurrectionists I guess you don't love America but stupid is what stupid is so good looking out 🐴

[@Chulitatr]

@@SUKADIK13 Only in Trump and his clownish cohorts alternate reality of alternate truth.

[@lorihayes1419]

I can’t get enough of Marc Elias and Neal Katyal. They are true patriots who care deeply about democracy and the rule of law. Thank you for making Marc a regular on your podcast. Can you bring Neal on a bit more as well? They are both so brilliant and knowledgeable and as non lawyers we need their expertise desperately right now. You’re doing great work Brian. You’re appreciated.

[@firstlast-gn5bo]

Neal was on Katie Couric last night and has started his own podcast, don’t know the name of it.

[@lorihayes1419]

@@firstlast-gn5bo I watched that. I try to listen to him whenever he is on anything.

[@cherylb6755]

Thank you. So well said. ⚖️🇺🇸

[@Mr__Geno]

Neal is such a brilliant man. So are BTC and his other guests.

[@imadone]

I love the phrases, Trump’s case and brutal news, when they’re put together.

[@jameschan9634]

Absolutely NO PLEA DEALS. That's NOT Justice.

[@TheAmericanCrusader]

Trump tried to take away my vote and as a Georgian, I took that personally

[@Tess-163]

I often wonder how the Georgia voters feel about this I wouldn’t be livid

[@sr.degeorge422]

Same here, but we got him out!!

[@coleus7700]

SO WE ENDED UP WITH A DEMENTED FOOL.. LIKE YOU WHO VOTED FOR HIM... HAHAHAHA I hope you love your high price gasolin, open border, high crime, and daily higher food price... YOU DESERVE NOTHING BETTER...

[@intothemystic3374]

As you should. Thing is, he tried to nullify everyone's vote who didn't for him -- nation wide.

[@mort8143]

I wish all Georgians had your sense.

[@milan6884]

"The huge, manly jail photographer came to me with tears in his eyes and said Sir, this is the most tremendous mugshot I've ever taken."

[@Wraithlen]

They should make him wash his face of all that caked on makeup so we can really see the "real Donald Trump".

[@antiquegirl6505]

​@@WraithlenAren't those white rings around his eyes, reminiscent of tanning goggles??? He is so ridiculous.

[@pippahgetchell7757]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAA yessss

[@pippahgetchell7757]

Still laughing

[@martinjcamp]

Great Interview - on both sides. Intelligence sure is a powerful tool! Thank you Brian.

[@SOAMLE]

Thank you for everything you do to protect democracy, Mr. Elias.

[@jeremythomas1081]

Um we live in a republic,

[@SOAMLE]

@@jeremythomas1081 A democratic repulic.

[@rickarnold6704]

​@@jeremythomas1081Its a Democratic Republic end of story. Cultists conveniently drop the Democracy part (the critical bit)to fit their fascist agenda.

[@jeremythomas1081]

@@SOAMLE no a rebublic. Site the pledge of allegiance. --- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Democracy is just an abreviation of MOB RULE.

[@SOAMLE]

@@jeremythomas1081 can’t believe you’re still stuck on the ridiculous right wing, red herring talking point from 2018. We have a GENERAL ELECTION. A general, democratic election. States have autonomy but live under federal law. The US Supreme Court can overturn states decisions. Call it whatever you want. You are ruled by a federal government.

[@Hilarious1972]

It's POETIC JUSTICE, that a Black Smart Strong Woman is putting it to him. How does it go again? LOCK HER UP!? Oh wait it's LOCK HIM UP!!

[@mariaashot5648]

I read the indictment. It is brilliant! A lot of hard, meticulous, effortful work and thought went into it. A++++++++++ Fulton County DA Fani Willis and Team!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@thomasjohn6041]

Bwhahahaha. Fani gonna fall on jet fat ass in this FREE SPEECH indictment.

[@miker.2540]

It's such a great point you make, we need to pay more attention to all the people that helped the madman.

[@glendahunt8013]

FABULOUS. When Ari Melber and his crew were crying about how "aggressive" it was to name 19 defendants, anyone from a law firm already knew that she was playing them off each other. If half of them makes it to trial, I'll be surprised. She knows what she's doing.

[@alundavies1016]

Rudy is on his arse! He is out of cash, he is facing multiple cases, civil and criminal. He must be close to flipping.

[@nitwitt50]

It needs to be TELEVISED, so people will see with their own eyes.

[@davidallisonisaac]

Absolutely, the problem is people won’t watch it themselves, they’ll only lister to their commentators

[@Helensrant]

Agree but the republicans never watched the J6 hearings, only the bits Fox chose to air. Can’t see this being any different 🤷‍♀️

[@MrDeathpilot]

MAGA chimps still won't watch because they have short attention spans. They'll wait to see FOX and NEWMAX's spin on it, just like they did with the Jan 6th hearings.

[@williemcnair920]

Brian you are on it 💯 Thank you for your professionalism which is remarkable to say the least. Happy trails. Thank you again 😊

[@peterlarsen7779]

With the upcoming trials of defendant Orange Orifice, there should be _zero_ thoughts of striking a plea deal with him....unless it entails an immediate lifetime sentence to be served in the most dangerous penitentiary instead of the trials that are coming.

[@LeftTheMatrix]

N. Pelosi’s J6 committee gathered the facts on which the charges are based. She’s a hero for her courage ❤

[@gian-lucbrasseur6200]

What Courage does that take 🤣🤣🤣

[@gian-lucbrasseur6200]

What Courage does that take 🤣🤣🤣

[@rtqii]

@@gian-lucbrasseur6200 Lots, considering MAGA wants to assassinate her. Look at the break in and attack on her husband resulting in a fractured skull and severe concussion. You think that is funny correct?

[@roymaddocks3184]

Liz Cheney and Adam Cheney are the folks with balls of steel

[@roymaddocks3184]

@doppelganger6091 yup; my bad. Republicans who stood up to Trump and the GOP establishment, and paid for it. But they earned huge integrity in the process

[@DayTukErrJawbs]

Trump walks into a bar...and lowers it.

[@rriddick8571]

😅😅😅

[@CallMeGailyn]

🤣🤣🤣😘

[@cathrynreid4500]

😂😂😂….that is a beauty hahaha. Love it

[@sandraphillips5091]

@derkader225 tRump has the bar so low now that someone could trip over it

[@voteredsaveamerica]

Biden walks into a bar and everyone runs

[@TennesseeGock]

Love Brian Taylor Cohen who is articulate and always asks the right questions 💖, and Marc Elias with his legal background answered every question in perfect details 💖. Really appreciate Marc’s efforts in safeguarding voters’ rights and our democracy 🌷. And of course Brian’s valuable work in speaking the truth and his spectacular reporting and thoughtful analyses are very much appreciated as well! 🙇🏻‍♀️❣️ May Justice prevail! ⚖️💪 God bless America! 🇺🇸🙏

[@MrAxes777]

If trump does not go to prison it is a slap in the face to every criminal and every American

[@jamesburk8145]

It's so awesome that Giuliani is getting tried in a RICO case considering he pioneered its use.

[@alundavies1016]

The irony is strong

[@rhondaabugg305]

Being a NUer, when they were reading the co-conspirators in this RICO case Monday night I nearly passed out laughing from the irony of Giuliani being caught up in RICO charges! It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

[@justaolelady4101]

Marc gives the clearest explanation of RICO anyone has since the indictment was filed. Brilliant lawyer who has been saving us for several years.

[@SUKADIK1]

Butt hurt that he keeps pleading not guilty? Keep crying❄️😂. Donnie is playing all of y’all laughing while making his way back into the White House😂

[@SmashingBangers]

@@SUKADIK1keep coping, trump simp 😂

[@Coconautify]

Have a look who used it to greatest effect in New York City!! The utter irony.

[@SUKADIK1]

@@Coconautify Butt hurt that he keeps pleading not guilty? Keep crying❄️😂. Donnie is playing all of y’all laughing while making his way back into the White House😂

[@SUKADIK1]

@@SmashingBangers Butt hurt that he keeps pleading not guilty? Keep crying❄️😂. Donnie is playing all of y’all laughing while making his way back into the White House😂

[@petepete2284]

Yur a good dude Brian. Can't wait to see where you go next.

[@dianedephillips3885]

Brian, you are the man now, and always! What a stud!

[@johnsmith9246]

The malaise in the Republican Party I don’t believe begins and ends with Republican lawyers. The lack of any moral values is a feature not a bug, to quote Brian.

[@tofu_golem]

Brian was quoting programmers making fun of other programmers.

[@colinhoulder3712]

Rather than follow the law Republicans try to evade it, break it, or change it to benefit them. Justice especially equal justice for all is not a priority for them.

[@suezbell1]

Too, true for comfort -- and the Republican fascist party is not through yet.

[@2greenify]

Lack of moral sadly isnt a republic thing, more the new standard among people.

[@Flowerprincess323]

I see 18 people flipping like they are training to make the USA gymnastics team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

[@diamonddiva8376]

Dancing with happiness right now. Happy indictment everyone 😂💃 👯‍♀️ 💃 👯‍♀️

[@ashleyyoung796]

Happy indictment day to you too.😀🎉 We finally have the orange diaper mobster indicted.😁

[@bobsnow4890]

He would/has fire/d every lawyer that recommended a plea.

[@dfal6898]

This just makes me happier and happier each and every day! Bye bye Donnie Boy!

[@amydavis4945]

What I find odd about the GA Indictment is that Boris Epshteyn wasn't named as a Defendant. Did he flip and become one of the many "unindicted co-conspirators"?

[@steventheabcandsometimesd6865]

My theory is like the 19 co conspirators. Like he said, some will probably flip like fast food burgers.

[@billfranz1724]

Boris is a scary one; read his bio and tell me he doesn’t have a suspicious past.

[@djack915]

Lindsey must've 😢cried like a baby to Fani !

[@nicolasolton]

Delay, decieve, deny, obfuscate...

[@steelmagnolia57]

I find it odd that Lady Lindsey isn't named in the GA indictment. Maybe he's one of the unnamed. One could only hope.

[@anchorskid]

Great segment! Thank you. "She *wove* into the indictment...and wove that in..." Not "weaved." "...because they're *interwoven* with each other..." Not "interweaved."

[@shannon4830]

I'm so grateful for people like Mark Elias who are challenging Republicans in court and to the Republicans who called tRump and Co out on their lies/nonsense. Trump and Co for Prison 2023!!

[@BigBrainBrian]

"...flipping like burgers at a fast food restaurant..." is now my favorite line.

[@jadeh2699]

Yes, that was a great line! LOL!

[@jasonmurray5902]

"Flipping like burgers." Haha, I love it. The threat of real prison time will shake many from the unhealthy spell they are now under.

[@hallenw]

They also need to look into defining the use of pardons.

[@chadpaul1497]

Rudy and his boys being brought down by his own law was not in my bingo card

[@terrencekane8203]

"I need your vote. Together, we can Make America Great Again. Pay no attention to the ankle bracelet." --- Trump.

[@ashleyyoung796]

Lol.😂

[@debrajames6286]

LMBO 😆😆😆😆

[@Skeloric]

I suspect that Georgia is already eyeing up how to incarcerate him, they are in no way going to let him slide on it via privilege. Medical Wing or Solitary, they'll get it done.

[@cherylb6755]

Now… if they could just find a muzzle that would fit…. ⚖️🇺🇸

[@tabo01]

psyche ward

[@user-zs2di4kv9x]

Brian, Mark. Thank you for your great information and service to democracy. Couldn't have heard RICO explained like you do. Let's vote blue now that republicans are on life support

[@jeanetteholmberg6421]

I like the way you Brian. And Mark explain everything you choose to take up any subject . I listen from start to finish ❤

[@annietaylor4956]

Fearless Fani Willis wore her pearls of wisdom like a boss!

[@MariE-go7ol]

I would never put Trump or any president or ex president before my own self! I’d flip without hesitation. Only a fool would go to jail for a guy who would clearly protect himself always first. When these fools realize Trump doesn’t have their backs?!

[@gaden002]

I'm guessing you would never work for or with a known con man in the first place. Trump has been known to be slimy since adolescence. And then you have the case of Michael Cohen who did Trump's dirty work for him and then had to go to prison for it while Trump disavowed him and acted like he hardly knew him. Trump is also famous for not paying people. The point being that they all knew beforehand what he is like. Any lawyer that signs on with Donny Boy is just as crooked as he is, or they wouldn't sign on.

[@paultoensing3126]

There’s no bigger loser than someone who loses for a loser.

[@g.jeffreypowell270]

Just to be clear I wouldn't have broke the law to begin with. So I wouldn't have to worried about flipping on someone.

[@retriever19golden55]

I think his biggest threats are the people whose legal fees he's *not* paying.

[@terrimitchell5616]

Agree! But many people have gone to prison for him: Paul Manafort, etc. lol i’m blanking on the others 😅

[@mariannejohnson6529]

Hahaha…flipping like burgers….love it

[@ginapsaki8746]

Elias ups Cohen's game: and props to Cohen for the way he interviews Elias. Excellent segment, which increases our understanding of the stakes and the variables in the GA case.

[@bandislife2004]

Flippin' like burgers!!!!!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adamarket]

I love it when you have Marc on. He speaks so clearly and with the appropriate gravitas on these topics. There IS SOMETHING WRONG with the GOP lawyers and lawyer think that created them.

[@SUKADIK1]

Butt hurt that he keeps pleading not guilty? Keep crying❄️😂. Donnie is playing all of y’all laughing while making his way back into the White House😂

[@SUKADIK1]

Butt hurt that he keeps pleading not guilty? Keep crying❄️😂. Donnie is playing all of y’all laughing while making his way back into the White House😂

[@ScarletRed.]

It’s a crime that we have to be drug through this mess everyday single day. He is unfit to run anything!

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

The Fani indictment is a thing of beauty almost you might say a work of art. We love you Marc.

[@ryanradcliffe9756]

I’m from Canada and was in shock when I heard the name Mike Roman who has ties to our former prime minister and the Conservative Party of Canada who was also involved in the last election, makes ya wonder what he was up to here

[@ryanradcliffe9756]

@@SUKADIK13 who is the one supporting his legal fees? It’s not democrats🤦

[@anony-ic3pz]

The guy played the US like a reality TV show. Nice to see reality setting in.