Fmr. Trump attorney: ‘If I was his lawyer, I would threaten to resign’ if Trump wanted to testify

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  • Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Kristen Welker on Meet the Press NOW to discuss Michael Cohen’s testimony in Trump’s hush money case, and the next steps in the trial.
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Komentáře • 285

  • @miguelpaul1164
    @miguelpaul1164 Před 20 dny +19

    How many times did Waltine Nauta change the diapers today???

    • @grahammcfadyenhill9555
      @grahammcfadyenhill9555 Před 20 dny +2

      Not often enough, apparently. Trump had a good five yard clear circle around him.

  • @tothestarz
    @tothestarz Před 20 dny +31

    Does Cobb still have his bar license? LOL You have to ask when it comes to former Trump attorneys, you can't assume any more.

    • @USS-SNAKE-ISLAND
      @USS-SNAKE-ISLAND Před 20 dny +3

      He's probably the only one who does. Lol

    • @TTownTim
      @TTownTim Před 20 dny +5

      Rudy on the lam from Arizona...hiding out on Florida, drunker than a fraternity house after a ball game.

    • @kristieshaw4806
      @kristieshaw4806 Před 20 dny +3

      Where is Melania?
      Where is Rudy?
      Tick. Tock. Trump.
      Justice. Is. Coming.

    • @catbranchman01
      @catbranchman01 Před 18 dny

      He wasn’t Trump’s attorney, he was the attorney for the Office of the President, there’s a difference

  • @jbdarr604
    @jbdarr604 Před 20 dny +18

    Who is the biggest lier sitting in that courtroom. It would be a shame if Michael is so disregarded because of past bad behaviors that he has served time for and is now seeking forgiveness and looking for redemption. Unfortunately you all want to continue to call him a liar.

    • @itnaklipse1669
      @itnaklipse1669 Před 20 dny

      how do you know he's seeking forgiveness and redemption? what if he's seeking revenge instead? how do you tell what he's looking for? who are you?

    • @Elizabeth.384
      @Elizabeth.384 Před 20 dny

      ​@@itnaklipse1669
      Down with Trump up with Jesus !!
      Trump destroys people's lives. Look how many people have gone to prison because of him. They do his dirty work and they go to prison.
      Now God is seeking vengeance on Trump.

    • @num1rltyguy
      @num1rltyguy Před 20 dny

      He just lied! Trump 2024!

    • @Elizabeth.384
      @Elizabeth.384 Před 20 dny +1

      @@num1rltyguy Down with Trump , up with Jesus !!!

    • @Elizabeth.384
      @Elizabeth.384 Před 20 dny

      People who support Trump are wicked evil and have no conscience.

  • @Glindagood04
    @Glindagood04 Před 20 dny +6

    Don’t forget the documents, the data, the messages…this is all bs.

  • @miguelpaul1164
    @miguelpaul1164 Před 20 dny +51

    The narcissistic personality disorder is strong with the orange one. He wouldn't last a minute on the stand before he lies and perjures himself .

    • @num1rltyguy
      @num1rltyguy Před 20 dny +3

      A cereal perjury guy, sank the ship! Trump 2024!

    • @chiquitafeldberg8259
      @chiquitafeldberg8259 Před 20 dny

      Robert Costello Cohen's old lawyer proves Mr Trump is innocent. Coming soon.

    • @byzantium8851
      @byzantium8851 Před 20 dny +1

      @@num1rltyguywheat or oats? Or are you trying to use the word. “Serial”? Why is it that MAGA can’t spell or use basic English?

    • @captretired159
      @captretired159 Před 19 dny

      Your not to bright, but you know that about yourself don't you.

    • @byzantium8851
      @byzantium8851 Před 19 dny

      @@captretired159 you mean: you’re not too bright. Ironic that you make two basic mistakes in a short sentence intended to suggest someone else’s stupidity.

  • @mrshp2392
    @mrshp2392 Před 20 dny +50

    Documents don’t lie, if it’s about lies then trump should’ve been in prison along time ago dont cha think

    • @adamlamparello8701
      @adamlamparello8701 Před 20 dny

      The documents don't show nearly what you think they do. That's why they needed Cohen. But Cohen imploded.

  • @rassoul420
    @rassoul420 Před 20 dny +38

    he's not going to testify stop pretending

    • @ElSantoLuchador
      @ElSantoLuchador Před 19 dny +2

      He's the one who said he couldn't testify because of the gag order. A blatant lie. Someone needs to call his bluff. Absolutely everyone knows it would be stupid for him to testify. He brought it on himself, implying he would if he could. He can but he won't. He's a lying coward.

  • @K_Z_R
    @K_Z_R Před 20 dny +36

    “That’s why I expect this jury to convict” 🙏

  • @user-ly2vk5yn5w
    @user-ly2vk5yn5w Před 20 dny +33

    Judge Engoron said Cohen was a believable witness.

  • @ttj7343
    @ttj7343 Před 20 dny +17

    No i want him to testify...please trump please testify.

    • @kristieshaw4806
      @kristieshaw4806 Před 20 dny +2

      Exactly. Trump you promised the American People you would take the stand!
      You want to be president of the United States! Take the stand!

  • @joeanderson8839
    @joeanderson8839 Před 20 dny +6

    You know that the judge wouldn't allow you to quit at this stage of the trial. Especially not for the reason that Trump wants to exercise his constitutional right to take the stand. I don't believe he will. But I would love for him to do it.

  • @pedroh3774
    @pedroh3774 Před 20 dny +10

    Donald this is your perfect chance to show the whole world your totally perfect stable genius mind‼️.
    NO ONE CAN TESTIFY LIKE YOU ‼️ TESTIFY‼️ TESTIFY‼️ TESTIFY‼️
    🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @user-oj1wv6qb5v
      @user-oj1wv6qb5v Před 20 dny +2

      Just what I posted. He's a tough guy who's inoccent rt? Show Maga how tough you are. I've been in county jail. He can't handle jail for a day. Or the truth. Fact is.. He's a COWARD!!!!!

    • @juniorkawai6131
      @juniorkawai6131 Před 20 dny +3

      Trump: "I'd love to testify, but unfortunately my bone spur has been acting up, and gravitated to my mouth."

    • @pynn1000
      @pynn1000 Před 20 dny

      Those imaginary "Big strong men, with tears in their eyes" who keeping coming up to Trump might appear in his imagination again. "Sir," they'll say, "Don't testify. We beg you not to testify."

  • @mrshp2392
    @mrshp2392 Před 20 dny +7

    So……because he couldn’t remember are you kidding me

  • @EdwardEmmick
    @EdwardEmmick Před 20 dny +4

    Can you imagine him at testimony . He be playing that accordion at mock 10.

  • @johnbrattan9341
    @johnbrattan9341 Před 20 dny +59

    Give me a break. Trump's attention span is far less than 96 seconds!

    • @pedroh3774
      @pedroh3774 Před 20 dny +1

      You arejust very kind to him

    • @johnkellet9245
      @johnkellet9245 Před 20 dny +2

      ​@@pedroh3774this attorney has been disbarred 😅😅😅

    • @byzantium8851
      @byzantium8851 Před 20 dny

      @@johnkellet9245Trump’s personal lawyer you mean? Remind us where Trump’s chief financial officer is now, for the second time. So sad that so many of Trump’s associates turn out to be liars and crooks. Thank heavens he remains pure.

    • @jorgebklyn1
      @jorgebklyn1 Před 20 dny

      How come MSNBC is not talkin about Costello. Robert Costello, former Cohen lawyer testified before the red tie brigade that Cohen is fake and told him I swear to God, Bob, I don’t have anything on Donald Trump,'"

  • @MR-mc6rj
    @MR-mc6rj Před 20 dny +4

    1st day in law school, never ask a question unless you already know the answer. Ty Cobb is right, the Prosecutors have serious questions to answer . If Trump snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, I give up. Clearly he is above the Law..

  • @josephhill3201
    @josephhill3201 Před 20 dny +13

    Waste of time listening to these two

  • @jacquelynemartin6353
    @jacquelynemartin6353 Před 20 dny +4

    and documentation!

  • @dm-heart
    @dm-heart Před 20 dny +2

    Nice to hear from Ty Cobb. Thank you. How about Maggie Herman and Harry Litman? Please. 🙏

  • @nonya.bizness
    @nonya.bizness Před 20 dny +4

    tfg would LOVE his lawyers to quit right about now and ty cobb knows it. it would take another year to redo the trial.

    • @ehole593
      @ehole593 Před 20 dny

      His own lawyers trapped him. I bet he did not see that coming.

  • @dowainedman718
    @dowainedman718 Před 20 dny +5

    I have never seen a grown man not try to defend himself take the stand trump and defend yourself please 🙏 😂

  • @joeanderson8839
    @joeanderson8839 Před 20 dny +6

    I think that prosecutors should redirect Cohen. They only need to clear up a few points. It shouldn't take more than an hour or two.

  • @dlcs1406
    @dlcs1406 Před 20 dny +1

    I can hardly wait for the redirect

  • @theonlybezo
    @theonlybezo Před 20 dny +5

    He's going down either way. Why not let him go down in the most spectacular way by testifying?

  • @andrecampbell9651
    @andrecampbell9651 Před 20 dny +6

    ..it’s almost like there’s no transcript..WTH is up with these narratives..other than drama and ratings..catchy headlines

  • @YellowBrickFloyd
    @YellowBrickFloyd Před 20 dny +24

    C'mon Donald...take the stand....be a man....are you going to take this sitting down?
    (If only that would work)

    • @racookster
      @racookster Před 20 dny +2

      It probably would work, except his lawyers would quit like Ty Cobb said. That seems to be one of the few ways to control him. Remember when he almost made Jeffrey Clark acting attorney general? The whole top echelon of the DoJ threatened to quit, so Trump backed off and launched the January 6th insurrection instead.

    • @ehole593
      @ehole593 Před 20 dny

      @@racookster Very astute. Another delay if his lawyers quit. We just need ONE good person.

    • @num1rltyguy
      @num1rltyguy Před 20 dny

      No need, Michael just sank the ship!

    • @user-oj1wv6qb5v
      @user-oj1wv6qb5v Před 20 dny

      Take the stand Trump. It's your big chance.

    • @mfoco1
      @mfoco1 Před 20 dny

      ​@@racooksterlawyers do not have the option to quit mid-trial. If Cobb doesn't know this, he is an incompetent fool.

  • @J-dizzle2021
    @J-dizzle2021 Před 20 dny +5

    I totally disagree.

  • @davidschneider6306
    @davidschneider6306 Před 20 dny +5

    Trump will stiff him win or lose.

  • @user-hn4oi7yz1h
    @user-hn4oi7yz1h Před 20 dny +3

    I do agree with Cobb on letting go, however I have an issue with the fact that Trump's lies are not taken into consideration. Trump has a very long history of lying about many things. Cohen has owned his, that makes a difference.

  • @paulgilbert1954
    @paulgilbert1954 Před 20 dny +1

    At this point the judge can refuse a lawyer to resign this would be perceived for delays

  • @gregblair5139
    @gregblair5139 Před 15 dny

    The problem is that no judge would allow a change of lawyers mid-trail. Once a trial is underway and a jury is impaneled, a change of lawyers would result in such a lengthy delay that the jury would need to be dismissed and the trial started over. Also, the new trial would have to be put off several months in order for the new lawyer to get up to speed!
    Given that this defendant has notoriously used delay as a legal weapon, the judge would be even more leery about allowing this!

  • @mikelm222
    @mikelm222 Před 20 dny +1

    Mid trial, the attorneys can't just quit, so threatening that isn't much of a threat is it ?

  • @JTSunriseMusic
    @JTSunriseMusic Před 16 dny

    what do you call rich people who lie and surround themselves with criminals

  • @Antonia-bt1mb
    @Antonia-bt1mb Před 18 dny

    So embarrassing for the defense today.

  • @jeanettecarter5438
    @jeanettecarter5438 Před 20 dny +39

    Donald Trump should held accountable

    • @terryharker6726
      @terryharker6726 Před 20 dny

      For what none of you democrats supporters even know what day it is let alone what he did wrong. Because you're probably from another country.

    • @MENDNZ
      @MENDNZ Před 20 dny

      Go MAGA n Make America's Grifter Accountable

    • @lowboyyy
      @lowboyyy Před 20 dny +2

      for falsifying business records 9 years ago? lol

    • @nunyabusiness3666
      @nunyabusiness3666 Před 20 dny

      ​@lowboyyy Yeah, as if Trump keeps the ledgers anyway.

    • @andyminor7869
      @andyminor7869 Před 20 dny

      He won’t be in this case unfortunately.:( Cohen reminds me of a few people I know they just lie to lie. The ultimate one upper!

  • @adamlamparello8701
    @adamlamparello8701 Před 20 dny +1

    The case was incredibly weak to begin with. But after Cohen, I would be shocked if there was a conviction.

  • @miguelpaul1164
    @miguelpaul1164 Před 20 dny +4

    Can diaper don stay awake for testimony??? Sleepy Don needs his uppers and a fresh diaper change by Waltine Nauta, then he will be ready!!!

  • @ASThompson-pp3pq
    @ASThompson-pp3pq Před 20 dny +1

    Love this guy

  • @user-mc4qq8xo5n
    @user-mc4qq8xo5n Před 18 dny

    If you have a client who insists on testifying and you know your client is going to lie, what you do is let the client testify in a narrative fashion, then not argue the client’s testimony to the jury. But you tell the client and the judge what you’re doing and why.

  • @kristieshaw4806
    @kristieshaw4806 Před 20 dny +5

    Take the stand TRUMP - like you promised the American People you would!

  • @Maximum_Warp
    @Maximum_Warp Před 20 dny +1

    Liberals are in panic mode.
    Looks like they're not going to 'Get Trump' episode 6,451,795
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @paulbraga4460
    @paulbraga4460 Před 20 dny +1

    😇yes that was a prosecution slip - they could have decided not to put that conversation in evidence, there being other evidence that proves the trump knew and directed this whole affair. or they could have explained it in advance. the instinct would be to rehabilitate but as Ty Cobb says, that allows another go for the defense to after him. for trial lawyers, different strokes for different folks...blessings to all

  • @clifftanch
    @clifftanch Před 20 dny

    Wouldn’t calling Keith Schiller to the stand resolve the questions?

  • @christinajay8696
    @christinajay8696 Před 20 dny +2

    I have a little crush on Ty! 😂❤

  • @DAISYROSE22
    @DAISYROSE22 Před 20 dny +16

    Well, you're not his attorney and there's probably a good reason why you're an "ex Trump attorney," too. Only people getting rich off this travesty of taxpayer money waste are the lawyers.

    • @sheilaboston7051
      @sheilaboston7051 Před 20 dny +3

      Ty Cobb is ex-White House counsel not donnie's private attorney. Big difference.

    • @lucillekenney8311
      @lucillekenney8311 Před 20 dny

      You don't think Trump is getting rich off all those donations from suckers like you? He is a conman and he is paying the price for his illegal acts. No one is above the law and he needs to be held accountable. He and the GOP doing their utmost to diminish our legal system by trying this case in the media. Let the courts do their job.

  • @christinajay8696
    @christinajay8696 Před 20 dny +2

    I wonder if blanch just wanted to become famous 😂

  • @alldayboogie
    @alldayboogie Před 20 dny

    These text mean absolutely nothing. Smh. 🤦🏾‍♂️ the gaslighting from corporate media has been soo misleading.

  • @ElSantoLuchador
    @ElSantoLuchador Před 19 dny

    Once he said he wanted to testify but couldn't because of the gag order he needs to be called out for being a coward if he doesn't testify. He tells his lawyers what to do, not the other way around. Indeed it would be incredibly stupid for him to take the stand, which is why he should have kept his mouth shut and not lied as a reason for not testifying. Someone needs to call his bluff through a very big microphone.

  • @johnarchuleta9893
    @johnarchuleta9893 Před 19 dny

    Well the hustle money call to Donald Trump from Michael Cohen was on 15 seconds! So, 190 seconds is more then enough to between the Brady guard and Donald Trump

  • @pamlewis1183
    @pamlewis1183 Před 20 dny

    It's a Documents case.

  • @pauldockree9915
    @pauldockree9915 Před 20 dny

    No offence.

  • @BartBrophy
    @BartBrophy Před 20 dny

    Ask Schiller whether he passed the phone

    • @1GeminiGirl
      @1GeminiGirl Před 20 dny

      He will probably lie for Tmp and how can they prove it if he does 😣

  • @Quest-i-on
    @Quest-i-on Před 20 dny +1

    Mr. "Umm"

  • @grahammcfadyenhill9555

    I would love to hear it...ten lies in five minutes.

  • @davidbelway6076
    @davidbelway6076 Před 20 dny

    You've lost weight Santa. How's the Mrs.

  • @octavia2
    @octavia2 Před 20 dny +1

    Second biggest liar?? I reckon Trump could take Cohen in that sphere any day.

  • @frankzakzak
    @frankzakzak Před 20 dny +1

    More people watch Fox than cnn and MSNBC combined.

    • @cornelius-ql6zo
      @cornelius-ql6zo Před 18 dny

      That's why there is so much division in the country. FOX propaganda. They are not news.

  • @captretired159
    @captretired159 Před 19 dny

    If you were a competent lawyer, you'd still work for Trump .

  • @leehouten2345
    @leehouten2345 Před 20 dny

    He’s sunk no matter what he does

  • @carrot595
    @carrot595 Před 20 dny

    too scared !!

  • @user-en9xe5yr4d
    @user-en9xe5yr4d Před 20 dny

    Ig the defence brings in stiller it’s over

  • @1luv1life47
    @1luv1life47 Před 20 dny

    🐂...💩 Blanche definitely a good actor 😤

  • @pedroh3774
    @pedroh3774 Před 19 dny

    If not guilty and can prove it …TESTIFY🎼…DUH DUH DUMB
    IF not guilty and you know it …TESTIFY🎼 DUH DUH DUMB🎉
    If not guilty and you know it, then you want the world to know it🎼
    If not guilty and you know it …TESTIFY🎼 DUH DUH DUMB 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @chineduokezie8359
    @chineduokezie8359 Před 20 dny

    A notorious Trump-hating Attorney

  • @TrailrunnerTroy
    @TrailrunnerTroy Před 20 dny +2

    Ty Cobb - A national treasure!

  • @99ways2alwaysBhappy
    @99ways2alwaysBhappy Před 20 dny

    Oh please, you are here talking about more than one thing.

  • @carlettabenjamin9652
    @carlettabenjamin9652 Před 20 dny

    Hold Trump Accountable !!!

  • @jamesalexander1981
    @jamesalexander1981 Před 18 dny

    You're not a good lawyer

  • @richardhayman4868
    @richardhayman4868 Před 20 dny

    Unfavorable comment about Ty Cobb. Unfavorable comment about Donald Trump. Sorry...that's what's left after editing.

  • @mcjgenius
    @mcjgenius Před 20 dny +3

    lolol Trump 2024!

  • @thomaslindquist6424
    @thomaslindquist6424 Před 20 dny +6

    The case is a total joke!

  • @naimrashid3908
    @naimrashid3908 Před 20 dny +2

    MSNBC might as well merge with Fox...Geez ! She is pathetic !

    • @nunyabusiness3666
      @nunyabusiness3666 Před 20 dny

      When people are so biased and they hear anything fair. They are suddenly triggered..lol

  • @nunyabusiness3666
    @nunyabusiness3666 Před 20 dny +1

    Wow the comment section is lame. A bunch of people who have no idea what the supposed crime was and just how weak it is to begin with. Almost like they judge everything by thier feelings.

  • @valerievaughn9219
    @valerievaughn9219 Před 17 dny

    NO ONE LIES MORE THAN tRUMP!!! VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙💙

  • @giselda8142
    @giselda8142 Před 20 dny +3

    So disappointed in Ty Cobb

  • @Lauren_1987
    @Lauren_1987 Před 20 dny +2

    I agree with Mr Cobb. Thank you for speaking truth to power.

    • @mfoco1
      @mfoco1 Před 20 dny

      Really? What bit do you agree with, exactly? A lawyer does not have the option to quit mid-trial.

  • @keithgoodridge3856
    @keithgoodridge3856 Před 17 dny

    Cohen looks like a mess , guilt faced liar

  • @RayBolden-hv7iz
    @RayBolden-hv7iz Před 20 dny

    well stormy was paid thousand dollars that sa

  • @TandieChivese
    @TandieChivese Před 20 dny

    Oh not damaging to Michael Cohen it’s a shame the trump team have nothing to implicate Cohen because Cohen had already explained why he lied 😢😢😢😢

  • @speedrunfantasychess
    @speedrunfantasychess Před 20 dny +7

    So what Ty. That call isn’t going to change the mind of the jurors with this mountain of evidence. Some of jurors were laughing at Todd.

    • @guybeingaguy
      @guybeingaguy Před 20 dny +1

      You might want to get your information from more unbiased points of view.
      Just sayin’…..

  • @SharkSandwich451
    @SharkSandwich451 Před 20 dny

    Hack lawyers

  • @lorrainesherred6458
    @lorrainesherred6458 Před 16 dny

    Damaging to who. Trump is going to jail

  • @Independent57
    @Independent57 Před 19 dny

    During Donald Trump’s attempts to pressure Raffensperger into changing the election results, Trump said, "I just want to find 11,780 votes", the minimum number needed to overcome Biden's advantage in Georgia.

  • @user-dx1ne6vr6h
    @user-dx1ne6vr6h Před 20 dny +11

    This guy is a MAGAt !!!!!
    Let 45 testify and show his colors !!!!!!

  • @y2k7-9-11
    @y2k7-9-11 Před 20 dny +1

    Thou shall not lie. (everything counts in small amounts....lying can be deadly. I hate Satan). All this is such a waste of government time ....I hate Satan and his trickery. BTW....I'm not really following.....but God is.

  • @ehquetest
    @ehquetest Před 20 dny +1

    Actually 90 seconds is plenty of time for an update between familiar coworkers.

  • @ajkool117
    @ajkool117 Před 20 dny

    Leading the witness.

  • @therealsandraweise
    @therealsandraweise Před 20 dny +1

    Redirect and be silent for 96 seconds. It's way longer than it sounds.

  • @mrityunjaychaudhryyadav8876

    Krriyosity rour

  • @DonDyarprecision
    @DonDyarprecision Před 20 dny +1

    I didn't know Burl Ives was still alive!

  • @gradosa8272
    @gradosa8272 Před 20 dny +3

    😂😂😂trump is not that brave,

  • @bratis99
    @bratis99 Před 20 dny

    don't forget Cohen was hired and coached by Team Trump...you get what you pay for

  • @Olhillbilly
    @Olhillbilly Před 20 dny +1

    Cohen may be a liar, but at least he doesn't claim that 15,000 Guido's at a pep rally are 100,000. What a clown DJT is.😂😂😂

  • @doc0815martens
    @doc0815martens Před 20 dny +1

    Documents do not lie! This anchorwoman is already one of the worst I know and on top of that an absolutely prejudiced conversation partner Cobb. What happened is a trifle in relation to the overwhelming mountain of testimony and evidence.

  • @omarfierros4973
    @omarfierros4973 Před 20 dny +1

    Not Donald J Trump not okay work vote 2024

  • @TTownTim
    @TTownTim Před 20 dny +1

    Can't have bother convos in 96 seconds as he explains the whole case in 90 seconds... sure Spanky...sure

  • @mrshp2392
    @mrshp2392 Před 20 dny +2

    Yeah the history of your ex lyjng client you are not one to talk

  • @user-bq3to2nx7l
    @user-bq3to2nx7l Před 20 dny +1

    Mike can't out lie Trump! It's possible Mike made an honest Mistake about this phone call. Documents not lies😮

  • @john749
    @john749 Před 20 dny +3

    Why is Trump so afraid to testify?

  • @user-mp3sc2sk1m
    @user-mp3sc2sk1m Před 20 dny

    A guilty client has to shut up, this in itself says a lot