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#DonaldTrump #RobertCostello #MichaelCohen

[@DogTheBounyHunterOrMTG.]

There is absolutely nothing Christian when it comes to MAGA and the GOP.

[@_PatrickO]

No, they are true believers. Their faith is stronger than yours. If you value being a christian, these people are your heroes. Christians that do not like this should distance themselves from whatever christian cult they are a member of. If you give money to any church, stop. You are funding this right wing crap.

[@tahiyamarome]

I would amend that slightly. Nothing "christ-like" bc actually they are continuing a long tradition of christians living in direct opposition to anything jesus recommended. Once followers of christ's teachings start calling themselves "Christians" they seem to lose their minds and all moral compass, foaming at the mouth for power, violence and vengeance.

[@Inmate.Karen.]

Spinelessness used to be universally frowned upon. MAGA has now made it a virtue.

[@Aliens.Say.FDT.]

$130,000 is a lot of money to pay for a date that only lasted 2 minutes with a 3'' mush room.🍄

[@pseudonym745]

3 inch?

[@Margerine.Tater.GreenBean]

Trump will always be America's biggest embarrassment to the world.

[@patasmus67]

...and the Supreme Court is running a VERY close second......

[@tahiyamarome]

I dunno... hanging onto slavery until it caused a Civil War when the rest of the world had already made it illegal without blood- letting was pretty awful... he didn't bring that back...

[@mattharvey7799]

@@tahiyamarome The way the Natives were treated is swept under the rug a lot but the trail of tears was a war crime and Jackson is on our 20 dollar bill. We have a lot to make up for historically.

[@Anden1]

Go and help the Democratic Party in your Town. 💙

[@Mark.The.Ape.Cocenza]

Obama is an intelligent, articulate, educated, thoughtful man. Everything that Trump is not.

[@tahiyamarome]

Obama was a corporate Democrat who sold out and enabled all kinds of horrors, including undermining our civil liberties and unleashing incarceration without charge against anyone SUSPECTED of terrorism. He signed off on admission acquired through torture being admissable in our legal system. I regret ever voting for him. I will say he was one of the better REPUBLICAN presidents we've had.

[@NonniMcMac]

That's for sure! 😊 Obama is a great guy. There could not be more of a difference between he and Trump.

[@guyyates3284]

At a minimum...Alito and Thomas must be impeached and removed from the court....immediately....

[@kickazz999]

Allowing 9 unelected judges to select your President for three four five lifetime appointment power seizure

[@tahiyamarome]

Impeachment does not mean removal. It's no threat

[@elizabethmartin3389]

Thomas and Alito should recuse themselves from ANY Jan 6 case.

[@DAVIDSTEPHENS8]

So obvious that Ari has personal bias against Cohen

[@JonesJameson]

That is exactly what I wanted to write on the board. Sorry Mr Melber, but you should put your dislike of MC aside, and report cleanly about what is happening. I had great opinion about you, but here, you lose big points. Get over yourself.

[@lylestavast7652]

Cohen isn't what you'd call a high confidence witness... he's had a lot of issues come out in addition to his prison gig... I'm not sure they really have rehabilitated him as 100% trustable. Probably will convict Trump, but it's risky largely because of Cohen's own issues - which is ironic since Trump and his staff in business stink like a barnyard...

[@Jorjafox1000]

Have lost all respect for ARI MELBER. Yes personal BIAS needs to be left at home!!!

[@bj6515]

I disagree, He was just telling it as it is. 4:30 Try listening to this section and you can see he is not against MC at all.

[@tahiyamarome]

If you don't dislike Cohen you're not paying attention. He's one of the few people in the world who knew what Trump was and helped unleash him on the world. He knew exactly what he was saddling the country with and he did it anyway- for MONEY. He's a traitor.

[@JoseOrtiz-bn9vv]

trump has my vote for prison 2024🇺🇸🇵🇷🌊

[@lynnlytton8244]

I'd be OK with him getting two terms there

[@JonesJameson]

Sorry Mr Melber, but you should put your dislike of MC aside, and report cleanly about what is happening. I had great opinion about you, but here, you lose big points. Get over yourself.

[@paulneal8039]

It’s very clear Ari Melber is biased against Cohen - just don’t see him as a serious reporter. Can’t watch this.

[@230919600]

jail

[@randymerriman8806]

Sorry dude I just can't even look at you no more

[@PointofConnection]

Based on all the evidence, if Ari Melber could say what he thinks the veredict is, he would say: "not plausible, Cohen is not credible".

[@markcosenza3274]

Thinking is frowned upon. Barking Seals requires a dose of "we got Trump daily!"😂😂

[@tonyfeld5403]

Ari Melber lost all credibility with his ludicrous take on the 96s phone call. You know, the one that now has the c-span video evidence.

[@pseudonym745]

There's nothing that comes close to the peace of mind that derives from taking full responsibility for your actions and the ability to always tell the truth.

[@armandhammer2235]

Why wouldn't the prosecution want to ask Costello any questions?

[@jaygibson5057]

Dont you have to be smart to be a lawyer?

[@gathrightcrystal]

We never voted on this foreign disinformation task force so can i get my money back now please

[@brianschwartz7775]

We have big problems in all 3 of our branches of government. It’s scary, and it’s sad.

[@Dingleberry777]

"The people rest and I need a Big Mac and McFlurry !!!"

[@Debbie.Does.Dallas.klas-ys7hg]

They don't have Big Mac and McFlurry in Russia.

[@higgs923]

That wasn't funny the first ten times. Tell your masters that you need better material.

[@remm5244]

'I can't think too far ahead of where I'm at currently because I'll get confused.' I think I heard Harry Mack say that today. 5/21/24 If so, I totally understand him! 😂

[@tonyatube4002]

Ari should’ve described today’s events as a bloodbath

[@LogicAndReason2025]

He knew, he participated, he is guilty.

[@andrewcrowder4958]

Wow, lots of panicky bots tonight. Good.

[@markcosenza3274]

Yeah,it is the end of the trial with no crime case!😂😂

[@skankhunt42002]

i’m sure they’re all bots andrew, make sure ur safe space has puppies and ur blanky.

[@gregbors8364]

@@markcosenza3274The idea that Trump is on trial without charges is, of course, absurd. But you’ll find out

[@GrantWarren-rj2gg]

They're running scared to night all right. Making all sorts of incoherent noises that make no sense in the real world to real people. Go back to your computers in your parents' basements and cry harder to cope better.

[@lidopina4334]

@@markcosenza3274 You still cryin?

[@phylliscorreia7572]

Why would the neighbor post something do foolish in his high revenue neighborhood?

[@swampcat0712]

I've started wondering what this guy's agenda is.... I think I'll stick with the other MSNBC commentators - Ari's bias is showing.

[@lebojay]

What bias? I only see an anti-liar bias, which is not a bad thing.

[@ReneeKadlubek-gt9qm]

I'm glad everyone is reflecting on how severe things have been for how long to normalize treating me like this and think they are justified in doing that. Really not great

[@ReneeKadlubek-gt9qm]

Almost as though treating me that way and incentivizing others to do the same was serving to normalize child exploitation and a bunch of other things id never normalize

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

👍

[@rockthetophat]

When Biden wins he needs to load the Court with judges to afford us a balanced country court. As for Thomas and Ali to, they need to be gone.

[@sherrywilson5883]

Ira try using all your brain cells.

[@carolynparker1670]

@airmelber I believe the jury is smart and I trust that they will look at all the evidence and make the right decision. As far as Michael Cohen goes I fine him credible and i know trump knew everything. I trust and I like your show so I want judge you as other people has started doing with you, stay true to who you are Ari and don’t let anyone or anything change the great person I know you are. I don’t know you personally but my guts tell me you’re an amazing and honest person. ❤❤❤

[@Anden1]

Vote blue 💙 up and down the ballot 💙 vote for decent people 💙🌊😎 Vote blue for womens rights and health care. 💙🌊😎

[@jackiegreiner8303]

Fine. Good. Everyone keeps talking about how bad, how serious this is, but is anyone going to do anything about it? How about forcing these 2 to recuse themselves from any Trump related cases? Even better, how about impeaching the judges? Oh, wait. That would be the job of the majority holding Republican party in the House of Representatives to vote to impeach. What was I thinking? Never mind.

[@joecancer6013]

Trump Trump Trump. Stay tuned in 30 minutes when he have Trump Trump Trump followed by Trump

[@lidopina4334]

Need some cheese for that whine?

[@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558]

Ari is mad cause Cohen made them look stupid

[@pseudonym745]

Them? How? What? Bing bing Aaaaah? Mama? Hotdog? Gestapo? Ruzziasaudiarabiaaaah? 🤪😵‍💫🥳🥴🥵🥶🤯🤒😵

[@tracycooper1804]

We, the people should be thanking the patriots and democratic lawmakers that get up everyday and face the extreme ugliness that is the REPUBLICAN VOTERS! Ari whats up with you?

[@annacrider4389]

I'm trying to protect Trump as I steal $60,000

[@mzunnurain]

It's more than misleading, it's a lie.

[@sayhisnamewhickerfjb]

The ButTrump ButTrump Channel is losing it right before our eyes.

[@lidopina4334]

Keep cryin!

[@carlettabenjamin9652]

Castello is mega and used the same behaviors as Trump and his cult.

[@johnsanchez6263]

Diddnt prove nothing

[@suzyc3129]

Ari. You souns biased as He!! I am done with you

[@sayhisnamewhickerfjb]

"One Flew Over The MSNBC Nest" Coming soon to a theater near you.

[@lidopina4334]

Need more tissues?

[@sayhisnamewhickerfjb]

​@@lidopina4334yes, more tissues please. My tears of laughter at MSNBC have me soaked.

[@annacrider4389]

What case what crime you mean the corrupt judge and his daughter

[@markcosenza3274]

I'm looking forward to MSNBC analysis of Hunter Biden's upcoming trials. I'm sure they will tell us what life inside of prison will be like for Hunter. Keep the other prisoners away from Hunter, we've seen the images on Hunter's laptop!😂😂

[@LynnMiddleton-ns4dg]

I promise you Hunter will be doing a lot better than you currently are considering everything he has going for him. Whether you like it or not women like what we see with Hunter, yummy Hunter and yes size really does matter ALOT.😁

[@lidopina4334]

Need more cheese for that whine?

[@lebojay]

Yes, Hunter will go to jail around the same time that Mexico pays for the wall and Obamacare gets repealed and replaced.

[@u2mister17]

What will this cartoon site do next week?

[@Dingleberry777]

Mourning Joe will likely need emotional counseling .

[@lidopina4334]

Watch you cry those maga tears?

[@lidopina4334]

@@Dingleberry777 Does the nurse know you are out of bed again? lol.

[@bobevans9955]

Your star witness turned into the biggest failure ever lol lol lol lol.

[@lidopina4334]

On you're planet perhaps, But not here in the real world!

[@bobevans9955]

@@lidopina4334 lol sure you're losing and you know it.

[@lebojay]

This case doesn’t even need witnesses. The evidence proves the case.

[@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558]

I'm stilll laughing at MTG causing crocketts meltdown...turning Crockett into an unstable creature

[@LynnMiddleton-ns4dg]

We all are still laughing at Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body Marge, Crockett knows how to throw punches like a champ, AOC likewise was perfect in her Baby Girl remark because it was obvious Moscow Marge didn’t even get the diss and didn’t know how to make a good comeback. NY girls know how to throw down and Marge is totally out of her league. 😂

[@timsneed9337]

Support for Moscow Marge? What does your backing an uneducated, hate-filled racist say about you? Your sickle flag is showing there, Vladimir.

[@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558]

Meet tooo! MTG brought the inner child out of Crockett 😂 had her calling names and losing her mind 🤭

[@lidopina4334]

Now that's really funny! Thanks for the laugh!

[@lidopina4334]

@@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558 Sorry, Try again!

[@jont2228]

TRUMP 2024🇺🇸✊✊

[@lidopina4334]

When pigs fly!

[@ttomgast1769]

FDJ6T and his minions !!!

[@norma5882]

Stop playing trumps games of deceitful and dangerous games Guilty and his disgusting Threats are just more confirmation that he is guility