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[@DogTheBounyHunterOrMTG.]

You can’t fix stupid, but the red hats make it easier to spot it.

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People believe in Trump for the same reason that children believe in Santa.

[@Paul512]

Redhats = hatred....unavoidable

[@shiddykiddy-lp4dz]

And the ugly clothes with the flag design on them too.

[@tyronewashington230]

No reason to have elections. Courts.

[@NotificationsAreDaddy27]

The world is still amazed that America could possibly elect Trump to begin with. Let's stop amazing the world.

[@TheDiamond2009]

The Ukrainian bot farmers strike again.

[@ChloeChang.FDT.]

@@TheDiamond2009 You sound bitter and did you lost your girlfriend to a Black Guy, huh?

[@Braveheart.22]

​@@ChloeChang.FDT. please take a course in developing dignity

[@Hocus.Pocus123]

He's the reason why I left the Republican Party now they're just the Russian Maga Republican Party

[@LanaGradidge]

) 😅😅

[@Inmate.Karen.]

Trump is the worst thing that's ever happened to this country...not even debatable

[@maodonimega]

He is an American horror story....but....the enslavement of Africans...the systemic destruction of the First Nations? Debateable.

[@thegolfcartshop]

rent free boomer

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@@thegolfcartshop When you were born the doctor slapped the wrong end!

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​@@James.Eagle.Chud5520i got hairy legs

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@@thegolfcartshop I think we know now what you do with that inflatable Trump doll at home.🤩🥰

[@darrylmars]

LOCK HIM UP !!!!!!!!

[@tyronewashington230]

Art major?

[@kathleenaustin327]

Michael paid a high price. He wants to turn his life around. I hope he will finally find peace after this trial. Stay strong and safe Michael!!

[@pjbraine2289]

Thank you ARI🙏🏽

[@davidruber2328]

Thank you Arie for your easy to understand clarity and keeping the important & meaningful facts in focus.

[@scabcrawler632]

Bot

[@joecancer6013]

They need to keep it easy for the sheep

[@Joseph.Jones.9rs]

​@@scabcrawler632 TrumPedo!

[@Kate-ui5kc]

Always reliable, never bloviates ( I'm talking about you, Joe Scarborough.

[@josephadiaz8343]

Thank you Ari 👍♥️🙏✝️✌️😎

[@ykrgfk]

Why no MSNBC coverage of the VCU students walking out of their graduation ceremony as Youngkin makes his speech?

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

This channel isn't about "news"...

[@kathyjones274]

These people out protesting will possibly be hurt,jailed etc.etc if drumpf gets back into office because Trump says he won't allow people to protest. Joe Bieden believes in the rights we have in our country, Trump does not. Voting for Bieden and all democrats is the most patriotic thing Americans can do for country and government. 💙

[@ykrgfk]

@@sayhisnamelibsDJT24 Hah! Don't you wish it wasn't!

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Did they report a hundred thousand people at his New Jersey rally? Without a fact check?

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

@@kathyjones274 No. Trump will not allow police,etc to wait until your "mostly paceful" protestors break into andtakeover buildings just because they aren't getting their way. Such as... Joey aiti g 3 weeks to say anything about the rioting at some universities recently... Derp

[@emsleywyatt3400]

This case is about hiding the payment. It's not about hiding, well, the mushroom.

[@joecancer6013]

This case is about Bidens Administration being so bad they need interference

[@colowyowatchman4420]

Even if that were true, why does 45 not have a reasonable expectation of privacy concerning financial transactions? How is that a crime?

[@lenninyberg4064]

@@colowyowatchman4420 Because the act of deliberately falsifying business records connects it to the ultimate goal here of election interference. Thus the felonies of which there are “allegedly” 34 to prove. We’ll have to wait and see just how the jury decides these.

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

Why are Dem's so obsessed with Trump's genitalia? And why do they lie so much?

[@HeckleCat]

@@colowyowatchman4420 go to business school and find out

[@Northcountry1926]

Ari ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kelperdude]

5/100

[@user-gz2jg9wj6t]

" Trump's mental health is now a national and global emergency " Dr Bandy Lee Psychiatrist.

[@markcosenza3274]

4 months on KZbin? I think you need help😂😂

[@mikebrigs1218]

@@markcosenza3274 And we're crying , and crying......

[@muttonchopsgayever]

Take him off ballot, Adolf.

[@jamesswain2465]

I'll take my chances

[@michaelbriganti]

@MagisterLudi-io5uj Go fill your bong princess.

[@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes]

Folks, please don't think that you are completely helpless as regards "judge" Cannon and her antics; you are not. Glenn Kirchner explains step-by-step how every concerned & angry American (so not us foreigners I'm afraid) can file a judicial misconduct complaint form with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to insist that Cannon be removed from the case and a fair, impartial, and independent judge be assigned trump's federal case in Florida. What do you have to lose, good people, go for it!

[@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes]

*The (quite recent) video where Mr. Kirchner is explaining how to do this, is titled: "Judge Aileen Cannon's Bias Is Showing."*

[@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes]

Sorry: I had to part up my message in this manner in order to finally have it be rendered visible by youtube. And yes, I'm shamelessly continuing to post this info hereabouts. I also encourage everyone else to do the same. *Please spread the word any way that you can.* *Thanks, everybody, and good luck!* 👊 ⚖️ 👊 🇳🇴 ♥️ 🇺🇸

[@scottharrison8701]

​@@Camel-shitAshesStardustHeroes - did you ever stop to think that perhaps she's the only honest one? Or the only one brave enough to do the right thing? Think about it.

[@kelperdude]

Everyone loves her. 😃😃😃💙💗💙💗

[@genesmith4019]

Judge Cannon has the whitest teeth I’ve ever come across

[@elizasmith1229]

I think Trump should quit before he gets thrown out of the race or put in jail, as if he wants to avoid looking like a loser, then by not quitting the election, he looks even more like a loser.

[@markcosenza3274]

Quit while he's winning every case?😂😂

[@MarkSmith-pb2ly]

Why must Trump quite, he is busy saving Democracy and the Rule of Law?

[@mikebrigs1218]

@@markcosenza3274 I have to get a 60 gallon drum for ALL these liberal tears !!!!

[@kelperdude]

I've never seen anyone so out of touch with reality as you.

[@TheDiamond2009]

You don’t think, you’re not fooling anybody, sweet pea.

[@natbretagne7220]

To those of you insulting Michael Cohen Imagine if your boss tells you to do something, you do it exactly as he says and then YOU get punished for it. Not him, just you. You'd be a little upset, no ? If a mob boss orders a murder and the guy who pulls the trigger goes to jail, but not the boss . . . After a bank robbery the getaway driver gets convicted, but not the guys who were actually in the bank . . .

[@genesmith4019]

Sentence Trump to life in Wildwood, NJ!

[@belindawilliams5918]

It really doesn't matter what you believe the truth is the truth and a lie is a lie!!

[@josephadiaz8343]

Trump lies 🤨, he knows no other way 🙄

[@jamesswain2465]

Yeah abortion is not ending the life of a human being

[@michaelbriganti]

@@jamesswain2465 Are you getting one princess???

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

Democrat interpretation of lying vs. truth: "When a lie is a known lie, but I need it to be true, I identify the the lie as "truth".

[@joecancer6013]

​@@michaelbrigantiEmotional..you must be a baby killer

[@drealskero]

Ari, you legend. You quoted Chinua Achebe. That's impressive!

[@DJFarallon]

And Robert Hunter in the same night!

[@drealskero]

@@DJFarallon that's what I like with some of these MSNBC hosts. They are well researched and articulate in their unique ways.

[@ardentynekent2099]

I appreciate Ari's hair, but mostly, his legal breakdowns. Juxtaposed with Nicole's quest for truth in simplicity, they're terrific!

[@patplummer885]

Lyrics from Black Peter - I'm impressed, Ari.

[@samanthamariefreeman335]

I would assume that going to jail for a couple of years to cover for your boss might be considered 'Loyalty'.? Michael IS loyal

[@tyronewashington230]

I would assume judges taking how political opponents is standard now.

[@natbretagne7220]

Melania came up with the "locker room talk" excuse ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Have you heard her speaking ? She's really not that good with English.

[@joerogain5025]

Michael Cohen - STAR WITNESS - Enough Said

[@ronniecampbell7762]

That voice!

[@braindead7560]

Mike Lindall for V. P. AMERICANS please encourage him TO GO FOR IT ......

[@noxnext]

Oh yeah, that should be funny! 😂 I bet Jimmy Kimmel would be thrilled by that! There would be no end of his Mike Lindall comedy bits! 😄👍

[@Chichi-ld1eo]

I’m going for Hannibal Lector!

[@cynthiavddcschhxharris7040]

Totally great breakdown Ari 👍👍

[@LogicAndReason2025]

Since NDAs are legal, you would not need to fake the tax records. Unless ...

[@janiekcarney5482]

I want this to be over. I’m so stressed watching. Ari is the best laying things out so I can understand it. Other reporters too. I like the diagrams.

[@ruthameka]

Wow Ari, you have read Chinua Achebe? Impressive.

[@josephatchanda4613]

Àri you're just a great lawyer.

[@pcc1471]

“Things fall apart” is a Yeats quote that Chinua Achebe used as an epigraph to his novel.

[@EllenParrish]

Love Ari's occasional references to the Grateful Dead. Not to mention his truth telling.

[@jamesswain2465]

Exactly what crime was committed and against whom was a crime committed?

[@bobevans9955]

There was no crime

[@TheDiamond2009]

“It’s down there somewhere, let me take another look.” The Dude

[@BurkBernard]

Stop it clown.

[@BurkBernard]

@@bobevans9955that not what a grand jury said.

[@BurkBernard]

@@TheDiamond2009what time is it where you live?

[@muttonchopsgayever]

Too bad the sketch artist keeps sneezing while drawing. Claritin or Allegra might help.

[@TheDiamond2009]

It looks like a worn-out ball-bag.

[@cultureal9544]

Artists couldn't help laughing and spraying

[@cl509]

If he gets away with this...he can kiss his Victimhood goodbye!!!

[@BogdanTestsSoftware]

Who the duck cuts these clips mid sentence, 30:40?

[@jamesswain2465]

People say Trump stinks. This whole thing stinks.

[@BurkBernard]

A lot of people say Trump stinks and I’m talking about A LOT.

[@sayhisnamelibsDJT24]

@@BurkBernard Yes, Bernard you do indeed talk about Trump A LOT. It's all from your Stage 4 TDS.

[@jameslaupan6499]

James, everything trump touches dies, and stinks.

[@BurkBernard]

@@sayhisnamelibsDJT24 is your brain stuck? I swear you same the exact same thing every single day. It’s almost like you are stupid or something.

[@Muttinchopsforeverandalways]

Stinky is toast

[@j.477]

,,, ' ... they build th' highest -> before the fall ... ) joel kavanagh ( ... " ...

[@feffygracie]

Happy National Independence Day, Isreal! 80+% of Americans support you.

[@TransexualChrist-]

Did you enjoy Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter Sunday?

[@jamesswain2465]

Probably 85 to 90

[@MasterBlaster-pe5os]

LOL fake polls.

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Not even close. No one with a conscience supports Zionism. Keep spinning.

[@user-ps5ph2zw1n]

Not Netanyahoo

[@cathystraley1519]

WHY OH!! WHY ARE WE PUTTING UP WITH ALL THIS CRAZY, THERE IS LAW'S ABOUT BAD PEOPLE COMMITTING CRIMES RIGHT? I AM TRULY SICK OF LOOKING AT HIS FACE EVERYWHERE. PLEASE, VOTE BLUE TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY SAFE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OUR FUTURES.

[@thegolfcartshop]

I got hairy legs! 🦵

[@emsleywyatt3400]

You gotta admit, watching those old clips of the pro trump Cohen is pretty weird.

[@aarongholson1618]

Ari….why didn’t you make sure to make it very clear that the “Merch” is not Cohens. It’s Midas touch merch. I have you the thumbs down this time. Please don’t keep this up, cuz you’re risking loosing people like me watching your show. Next time make it more clear

[@ronitknight3078]

Trump would sacrifice ANYONE for his own benefits. 72 million people refuse to see him in the light of day. How sad for our country. Kudos to Michael Cohen for acknowledging his own misdeeds and taking responsibility for his own nasty actions. He is a man a thousand times better than Donald Trump can even dream of being.

[@kelperdude]

Did cohen leave his receipts at home?

[@Joseph.Jones.9rs]

@@thebilboshow168TrumPedo!

[@germainjodoin415]

Bad dress ....sorry! 👗 😂😂

[@TransexualChrist-]

Just ask Veronica!

[@robertbirch5676]

This man isn't it to interview P Diddys underwear

[@joerogain5025]

When you are a ''STAR WITNESS'' you can do anything and get away with it.

[@joecancer6013]

When you have open borders, any terrorist can walk in

[@bobevans9955]

Star witness lol lol lt lol you mean convicted liar

[@sheilacrabtree5993]

The DEFENDANT is a pathological liar. He opens his mouth and lies just gush out. Only gullible idiots believe anything he says. So sad for you.

[@natbretagne7220]

Just like all the other Orange Fatboy fans you omit the end of your sentence. You should say "convicted liar FOR DONALD TRUMP". Please remember next time.

[@nlwilson4892]

His conviction for perjury was for saying Trump had fewer meetings with the Russians during the campaign than he actually did.

[@roadwarrior6039]

l goofballs😂😂

[@thegolfcartshop]

Trump will skate away free as a bird without even paying a fine. and here you all are rage-posting into the void. rent free boomers and karens 😂 🇺🇸

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Cope harder and send more money, he’s going to need it

[@thegolfcartshop]

@@user-dj6hu9gq4t hes an ex prez with lifetime secret service protection. hes not going to jail...ever. even if some lonely old karens scream and pout. sorry to burst your boomer bubble

[@magicalmysteryschool4714]

[@tv43405]

Cohen be the bull!

[@hibbityhibbity3554]

Sleepy Joe gotta GO. Trump FR

[@MasterBlaster-pe5os]

Everyone knows that isn't the whole recording.

[@davidruber2328]

Well then, why is the defense who has full access to the case not pushing back on this???? ... or placing the entire tape into evidence??

[@BurkBernard]

I’m sure it’s much worse, troll.

[@BurkBernard]

@@davidruber2328Master Blaster is a Russian disinformation troll.

[@AmericanWarrior882]

"Frankly, for the Joe Biden campaign, these numbers are an absolute disaster," Enten said, pointing to the results of a New York Times/Siena College/Philadelphia Inquirer poll showing Trump ahead of Biden in Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona.

[@janicefreeman1199]

😅😂 Anyone that believes and trust in the Polls is Not Paying Attention.

[@AmericanWarrior882]

@@janicefreeman1199 can we trust 100k people at a Trump rally in deep blue NJ?

[@sayhisnameMagasFDT2]

@@AmericanWarrior882 Nope, it was around 10K

[@AmericanWarrior882]

@RefrigeratorWilliamPerry5432 source? Everything I see it says 80 to 100k. So lemme see the source

[@Kenc-o]

@@AmericanWarrior882 The Media already corrected and apologized for it, Google it.

[@davidhuber7166]

Get over your personal beef ... You usually have a very level head😢😢😢

[@Darkmatter833]

🥱

[@MarkSmith-pb2ly]

The star Liar is taking the stand.

[@elizasmith1229]

Nobody really believes him anyway; they Know that he's a Liar but he stands for the Old Ways, and They feel secure in the Old Ways, so they'll "believe" him and keep voting for him, being the mindless worms they are.

[@denniswinters3096]

Truly, the art of satire is not dead.

[@mikebrigs1218]

twice COVICTED LIAR= cOHEN.

[@Strodie567]

Nah. The star Liar is exercising his right not to testify in a case where he is the defendant.

[@TransexualChrist-]

Girlfriend!​@@mikebrigs1218

[@salemsurveying]

trump bought a pair of pants because if if did not wear pants in would be bad for the campaign. He then hid cost of pants because it is obvious this is campaign expense because not wearing pants would cost him the election. jail the guy

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Stay stupid.

[@nlwilson4892]

Silly analogy. Wearing pants is a normal every day thing to do, not wearing pants at any time would be an issue.

[@seanschisler4287]

What does MSNBC highlights and ESPN highlights have in common? They're both crappy!

[@TransexualChrist-]

Oh, honey.....

[@jamesswain2465]

You're right about the former

[@Joseph.Jones.9rs]

TrumPedo!

[@MsMishkyn]

Never knew you are a trumper, Ari. Whatever you have against Cohen should not affect your reporting. You were in the courtroom when Michael was shown a post of a tee shirt for sale and immediately said, "That is not my website." How did you miss hearing that in court and reporting it totally falsely? I was a fan, but will never watch your show again, and will mute you when you speak on other shows. Your reporting is dishonest and disgraceful, how more biased can you get over your recent days of reporting? Shame on you, Ari.

[@jeffhampton2767]

AMERICA STANDS WITH TRUMP ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@janicefreeman1199]

Maybe 25% but 75% of Us Pro-Americans that cares about Our Constitution and Democracy will Vote Blue.

[@thomasbullen5239]

Mr Jeff, you haven't figured it out that trump only "stands" for himself? Seriously?

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Only the smooth of brain. Looking at you jeffy

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@thomasbullen5239 President Trump did far more for the United States then sleepy creepy feeble minded Joe.

[@scottharrison8701]

The Goebbelized media

[@marcelobrozovic9872]

as neutral European I see right wing media as propaganda with lies, fearmongering, hate and misinformations

[@AmericanWarrior882]

Trump 2024❤🎉

[@TransexualChrist-]

Has the shaman's redneck eyesight gotten worse again?

[@jimonlbkable]

YES..

[@JoementiaCmonMan866]

My entire family of life long Republican all have agreed. We will all be voting for president Joe Biden this year.

[@Joseph.Jones.9rs]

@@jimonlbkable TrumPedo!

[@Pete-rs4yz]

Cohen an even worse witness than Stormy Daniels 🤣

[@BurkBernard]

Explain how.

[@colowyowatchman4420]

​@BurkBernard nobody owes you an explanation.

[@janicefreeman1199]

Truth is Hard for some people even when it's Proven. Refusing to accept Facts shows a lot of that person. 😢

[@thomasbullen5239]

And what kind of witness is trump? He's knows he wouldn't stand a chance under cross exam.

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Cope harder and send more money, he’s going to need it

[@Wizardof]

"Cohen" is a JEWISH, ISRALEI last name/family. Do not show disrespect him at all or are you a HAMAS fighter supporter?

[@alanzolotoff6014]

AUTO WORKERS Chicago 🇺🇸🇺🇸 We Back Trump 100% 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@u2mister17]

Every person with a Private System Job backs Trump.

[@nlwilson4892]

You're not an auto worker, not from Chicago, you're a Russian troll.

[@bobevans9955]

And still not one shred of evidence of a crime you people are delusional

[@TransexualChrist-]

Honey!

[@davidruber2328]

Where have you been???? Seems pretty clear to me .

[@bobevans9955]

@@davidruber2328 what evidence of a crime has been presented I want to hear what you think now don't run and hide.

[@bobevans9955]

​@@davidruber2328I knew you couldn't answer the question just another brain dead liberal.

[@jimonlbkable]

They are so excited too... 😂😂

[@markcosenza3274]

I think the artist captured Sad Sack Cohen perfectly. Unfortunately, nothing Bragg has presented comes close to being a crime. But it's fodder for people suffering from TDS. Obviously if this judge doesn't dismiss charges, he will face the wrath of an upper court.

[@scottharrison8701]

I have no idea what they do with a judge who is this incompetent. Every state is different

[@melissabruhn1429]

False. Perhaps Trump should not have committed crimes and manipulated legal system for decades.

[@markcosenza3274]

​@@melissabruhn1429Can't name a single crime?

[@markcosenza3274]

​@MagisterLudi-io5uj2 months on KZbin? There is no crime. It's a circus of Clown witnesses. 😂😂

[@markcosenza3274]

​@MagisterLudi-io5ujTrial without a crime?😂😂

[@MarkSmith-pb2ly]

Ari, that is President Trump to you, not mister, okay!

[@TransexualChrist-]

Sweetie.....

[@josephadiaz8343]

Ms trump to you 🤨

[@emsleywyatt3400]

FORMER, at most. Actually, ex presidents are properly addressed by the last title they held before becoming president, as we only have one President at time. (Governor Bush, Senator Obama, etc.)

[@sheilacrabtree5993]

He's whiny trumplethinskin to 75% of the world. Never learned how to president and couldn't even fake it. He's a loser. Save yourself

[@natbretagne7220]

No, he isn't. He was, briefly, and this case is about how maybe he should not have been . . . Try to keep up.

[@leemarkley8496]

What is wrong with your court artists ? I suppose the same problem as with your reporting. Incompetence.

[@DeniseBoyd-bu1cv]

The artist for the court hearings is terrible get rid of her

[@MasterBlaster-pe5os]

Why? She captured Stormy's inner demon and Cohen's outer sad sack

[@user-yb9jr3dt7y]

Geriatric Joe trying to prosecute his political opponents he can't even do that right LOL

[@lenninyberg4064]

Grow up. 😂😂😂

[@user-yb9jr3dt7y]

@@lenninyberg4064 never want to grow up

[@lenninyberg4064]

@@user-yb9jr3dt7y Evidently. That must be why you wish to vote in a dictator as you like someone else to make all your decisions for you.

[@user-yb9jr3dt7y]

@@lenninyberg4064 delusional Democrats LOL

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

Well, stay stupid. Seems you’re good at that.