'He wrote all of it down??': Prosecutors claim to have handwritten notes of Trump hush money scheme

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  • In their opening statement, prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial describe a document with notes in the margin, handwritten by former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg, outlining the structure of the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Andrew Weissmann, former federal prosecutor, and Catherine Christian, former Manhattan prosecutor, discuss the significance of this evidence.
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  • @terrencekane8203
    @terrencekane8203 Před 24 dny +960

    Weisselberg got 10 months. Cohen got 3 years. Trump was the ring leader. He should get 10+ years.

    • @undeadly1103
      @undeadly1103 Před 24 dny +68

      i was reading yesterday that Trump is accused of 31 counts, each count bringing 4 years, but i would be ok with the 10 years 😉

    • @JZsBFF
      @JZsBFF Před 24 dny +26

      He won't spend a day in jail. Wolf don't eat wolf.

    • @phyllisharrell6718
      @phyllisharrell6718 Před 24 dny +45

      50 yrs sounds good to me 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

    • @bellagirlgirl8827
      @bellagirlgirl8827 Před 24 dny +55

      Then we can clean house in the SCOTUS

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 24 dny

      If TRUMP was never running for POTUS this Court Drama would of never taken place that's how you know it's BS.

  • @Bronxxxnyc
    @Bronxxxnyc Před 24 dny +1537

    The fact that Weisselberg wrote down the road map to the crime just shows how comfortable the whole Trump organization was committing crimes.

    • @bianca-sg8zq
      @bianca-sg8zq Před 24 dny

      It's all they know how to do...😮 commit crimes.

    • @pdruiz2005
      @pdruiz2005 Před 24 dny

      Or it was Weisselberg’s way of implicating Trump if HE ever got in criminal trouble. Don’t think Weisselberg was that loyal a foot soldier. There’s no honor among thieves.

    • @realone4341
      @realone4341 Před 24 dny +60

      Astute observation Bronxie! Personally, I have sit in countless corporate meetings with senior level positions that do exactly the same thing. Chuck Knight of Emerson would have been a classic and people had to keep track of the pages he would rip from presentations. This was used as his hard wired follow up. But with Trump this type of shortcut is just one of many smoking guns with the barrels still very hot and still being fired through his rhetoric.

    • @SpeiderSchneider
      @SpeiderSchneider Před 24 dny

      A neighbor is MAGA, but we chat politely and although he defends Trump against the "witch hunt", he had to agree that all rich people cheat and Trump got caught. I suppose this news will be hard to deny.
      Day by day, step by step, Trump's narcissistic attitude of being Teflon (a New York monster was called the "Teflon Don"... until he died in prison), supplied the evidence.

    • @cbarch44
      @cbarch44 Před 24 dny

      I don't believe trump was present while that meeting happened, that was a meeting between cohen and weisselberg. During the jan. 6th congressional hearings, 1 of the witnesses recalled a planning session where trump berated an attendee for taking notes. he was big on tearing up documents.

  • @bobleonard6954
    @bobleonard6954 Před 23 dny +451

    He has been a criminal for so long that he doesn't think he is a criminal.

    • @amandagardner565
      @amandagardner565 Před 22 dny

      donnie literally thinks THIS IS HOW BUSINESS IS DONE, and that EVERYONE ELSE is also corrupt as he is.
      remember, he's been corrupt for over 50+ years in business and has NEVER BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE YET!

    • @TheeAntiChris
      @TheeAntiChris Před 21 dnem +31

      He doesn’t think he’s a criminal because he’s a text book narcissist! 😂

    • @robsolf
      @robsolf Před 21 dnem +26

      No rhetoric; pure truth. He's been pulling this crap all his life and never suffered any consequences for it.

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 21 dnem +3

      You all need the " Phuckery Blog"

    • @grizz049
      @grizz049 Před 20 dny

      he has beaten the system by using THEIR own laws against them. people like you dont like him because he is so much smarter than you ever will be. you have TDS and need help.

  • @acs5928
    @acs5928 Před 22 dny +179

    Knowing that Trump sees Rachel Maddow in court pleases me immensely.

  • @TheOlandex
    @TheOlandex Před 24 dny +867

    I think the words we're looking for here are "dead-to-rights".
    May this trial be the first pebble in a landslide of accountability for this lifelong criminal.

    • @davidsingh6944
      @davidsingh6944 Před 24 dny

      Your LOVE for Abortion is Wonderful
      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @wookieYT
      @wookieYT Před 24 dny

      Well said. One can agree or disagree on Replublicans vs. Democrats, but this criminal should never get anywhere close to the WH.

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 24 dny

      If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Court Drama would be taking place.
      Dear @UvOverdrive they are canceling me I sent you "3" Messages. Question then why didn't " Big Letty" go after Trump in 2016??
      😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣

    • @TheOlandex
      @TheOlandex Před 24 dny

      @user-zt8nmxoyfb if he hadn't run in 2016 he wouldn't have had to commit this crime. You can't use the reason for committing a crime as a justification for it. His crime was committing fraud to deceive gullible people so they'd vote for him, and guess what - that's illegal.

    • @uvoverdrive4181
      @uvoverdrive4181 Před 24 dny +16

      @user-zt8nmxoyfb
      They said that this "court drama" couldn't take place while Trump was president.

  • @mikecohen2400
    @mikecohen2400 Před 24 dny +840

    They wrote it all Down !!! My God, and the Prosecutor’s have the evidence in their own hand writing, Knock Me Over With a Feather, How does one dispute a criminal conspiracy written down in one’s own hand???

    • @philhart4849
      @philhart4849 Před 24 dny +61

      Trump screams "IT'S ALL FAKE!"

    • @mcbrite
      @mcbrite Před 24 dny +25

      You don't... But a lawyer likes to get paid...

    • @neale3871
      @neale3871 Před 24 dny

      Trump will never testify under oath, so we'll never hear him perjure himself, not take the Fifth fifty times.

    • @lindaselander9602
      @lindaselander9602 Před 24 dny +10

      Listen putz, it's all smoke n mirrors.

    • @user-on3wh6wu9n
      @user-on3wh6wu9n Před 24 dny +41

      @@lindaselander9602 No its not! It's all mirrors and smoke! 😛
      If it carries on like this, it could be made into a film called "Carry On Trumpty Dumpty!"

  • @robertvanderschoot9622
    @robertvanderschoot9622 Před 23 dny +84

    I've heard multiple legal experts state that Alvin Bragg would not have brought this case against Trump if it wasn't ironclad... this is only day 2....lol.

    • @alanhowe225
      @alanhowe225 Před 20 dny +1

      I've heard just as many say it was stupid.

    • @trident6547
      @trident6547 Před 18 dny +6

      @@alanhowe225 You should choose your company better then. Remember "lock her up!" over some e-mails.

    • @ThedudeAbides-ss9ig
      @ThedudeAbides-ss9ig Před 15 dny

      @@trident6547 You mean lock her up due to the fact she grossly mishandled classified emails by setting up her own unsecured server in a bathroom?

    • @ThedudeAbides-ss9ig
      @ThedudeAbides-ss9ig Před 15 dny

      Well then those legal experts are full of it..there is no crime in paying a non disclosure agreement, especially with personal funds. This hack DA brought charges against Trump with an expired misdemeanor, bootstrapped to federal non crime, which the state has no jurisdiction over. The DOJ and FEC declined to prosecute, based on the fact Trump paid with his own funds, not campaign funds.

  • @peterellis4262
    @peterellis4262 Před 23 dny +227

    So accustomed to doing illegal things without getting caught that they don't even take the simplest precautions against getting themselves caught AND Convicted.

    • @TeamVenture88
      @TeamVenture88 Před 21 dnem

      It's over. Give it up and learn to cope. He was actually extorted, but they're resurrected an old case about this. It's blatant, bs lawfare and he's not going to jail like you pray for. He will be our president in November. I suggest all avid watchers of MSDNC (oops.., I meant MSNBC) do the same. Cope...

    • @josephsancartier6006
      @josephsancartier6006 Před 20 dny +4

      I Believe he had people bought of in the IRS

    • @brendaguerin5423
      @brendaguerin5423 Před 15 dny +2

      They do his because, they really believe they can do anything they want without punishment.

  • @bianca-sg8zq
    @bianca-sg8zq Před 24 dny +382

    Nice of Alan to write that all down!! That Trump paid 420K to settle a 130K payoff says it all. 🤣

    • @sheylawhitehurst1696
      @sheylawhitehurst1696 Před 20 dny +41

      but trump could not pay for his fees that would be bond? Trump is awful .. I AM MAD thAT they lowered his bond..

    • @davidvickers8425
      @davidvickers8425 Před 20 dny +9

      the 60k was cohens hush money.

    • @Kaun_of_Man
      @Kaun_of_Man Před 20 dny +5

      ​@@sheylawhitehurst1696why? He shouldn't even have a lawsuit

    • @biffmasterson9786
      @biffmasterson9786 Před 19 dny +5

      ​@@Kaun_of_Man 😅

    • @RissaFirecat
      @RissaFirecat Před 19 dny

      @@Kaun_of_Man you have no brains. I feel sorry for you.

  • @eric2500
    @eric2500 Před 23 dny +100

    *He wrote it all down?!*
    I did not think there was anything left to be shocked about in this case!

  • @Jomomma1
    @Jomomma1 Před 24 dny +263

    The courtroom has "Trumpstank"...

    • @Hulana42
      @Hulana42 Před 22 dny +9

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 22 dny +1

      Let the Warrior Triumph!
      Trump2024 🇺🇸

    • @brazendesigns
      @brazendesigns Před 22 dny

      @@phonereturned2originalownerCYA why do you yokels always yell “Trump 2024!” as if it’s some sort of magical spell that automatically wins arguments? It’s incredibly dumb.

    • @Jomomma1
      @Jomomma1 Před 22 dny

      @@phonereturned2originalownerCYA Rube

    • @lotanerve
      @lotanerve Před 22 dny

      ​@@phonereturned2originalownerCYALet Trump wither.

  • @VinnieBartilucci
    @VinnieBartilucci Před 23 dny +184

    as I'm listening to this, I'm mumbling, "Tell me he signed it, PLEASE tell me he signed off on it."

    • @tonyz766
      @tonyz766 Před 21 dnem +34

      I think the check signature is proof enough.

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 21 dnem +3

      You all need " The Phuckery Blog"

    • @webduelist
      @webduelist Před 20 dny +1

      it doesn't even matter if he did... paying off people keep them quite is a legal practice....

    • @LA-ql1bc
      @LA-ql1bc Před 19 dny +32

      @@webduelistyes it is legal. Falsifying business records isn’t legal. That’s why trump is in court.

    • @jfs70ss
      @jfs70ss Před 19 dny

      @@LA-ql1bc Rationalizing criminal behavior is what Cult followers and Sheep seem to do best......

  • @jdhayes1837
    @jdhayes1837 Před 24 dny +81

    Wow, he paid over $400k to hide the Hush payment! and have it in writing!😳

  • @GratefulHippieChic
    @GratefulHippieChic Před 24 dny +101

    They wrote it down.
    Oh my gawd, 😂 they wrote it down!
    I can't stop laughing 🤣

    • @user-py7hk5mo7k
      @user-py7hk5mo7k Před 24 dny

      John Brennan wrote notes in his hand writing regarding the entire Russia hoax. Keep laughing, your easy amused mind is about to implode.

    • @AlexLombardi-rl5tu
      @AlexLombardi-rl5tu Před 24 dny +8

      It’s almost as comical as keeping a log of guests who visit an island where illegal activity takes place 😮

    • @user-py7hk5mo7k
      @user-py7hk5mo7k Před 24 dny

      @AlexLombardi-rl5tu imagine being so single minded that those on the left can not make that simple observation. It would seem after 8 years of "the walls are closing in on Trump" that they'd realize the lies told by MSM. I am befuddled at the lack of actual thought process they lack. The left are flat-line thinkers.

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 24 dny +2

      If TRUMP wasn't running for POTUS None of this Courtroom Drama would be taking place.

    • @PC-tc5je
      @PC-tc5je Před 23 dny +2

      “And he grabbed the wheel”…. Lol

  • @oliverroggenbuck7824
    @oliverroggenbuck7824 Před 24 dny +223

    As an accountant, i can just say: once accountant, always accountant. I understand Weisselberg completely.
    One the other hand this is so funny, Rachel can hardly believe this is not a comedy.

    • @supersquirrel7546
      @supersquirrel7546 Před 24 dny +29

      A good accountant is one who is meticulous with details and notes. Weaselberg was probably an excellent accountant. Too bad he was also sleazy, crooked and corrupt.

    • @24Wynn
      @24Wynn Před 24 dny +9

      IKR??? I still take notes on everything!! 😂😂😂

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr Před 23 dny +12

      can't wait to see the movie that comes out of this...

    • @oliverroggenbuck7824
      @oliverroggenbuck7824 Před 23 dny +16

      @@oldrrocr Yeah, me too. It´s gonna be hilarious. I want Alec Baldwin as sleepy Don.

    • @annajacob7981
      @annajacob7981 Před 23 dny +3

      ​@oliverroggenbuck7824 Alec Baldwin may be in jail. He has overall accountability for a movie set where Halyna Hutchins died. 😢

  • @user-mq7rw3jp6e
    @user-mq7rw3jp6e Před 23 dny +52

    Who ever said criminals had to be smart? They're usually just lucky.

  • @PeytonWind
    @PeytonWind Před 24 dny +437

    Michael Cohen has been saying for some time that there are things in this trial that will come to light and surprise everybody. I thought Cohen was just embellishing or something but what Rachel just spoke about is definitely one of those things!

    • @AnaterZ
      @AnaterZ Před 24 dny

      Stormy paid Don and Miss Daniels Lawyer is In jail. I think justice has been served already.

    • @kirtjames1353
      @kirtjames1353 Před 24 dny +24

      The fact that they put a system into place to deal with Trump's messes is one of those things.

    • @supersquirrel7546
      @supersquirrel7546 Před 24 dny +28

      Yep. Donnie shot out a big turd hearing about these notes prosecutors have. Total loss of bowel control. Sounds like defense team didn't even try to make any excuses. (Maybe they need time to make something up?) Things are starting to go south and sideways for Donnie. And I'm not just talking about him crapping himself.

    • @qadriyyahbraxton4758
      @qadriyyahbraxton4758 Před 24 dny +25

      ​@supersquirrel7546 sometimes you just have to admit defeat. I think this is one of those times. It's indefensible. I can't wait for the next piece of irrefutable evidence.😂

    • @ericwright8177
      @ericwright8177 Před 23 dny +30

      Agree 💯 percent. David Peckers first statements. Astounding and dwarfs Watergate a million times over. 💙

  • @marthacartwwright9976
    @marthacartwwright9976 Před 24 dny +139

    So glad to have Rachel reporting on the trial. She is brilliant

  • @t.a.ackerman4098
    @t.a.ackerman4098 Před 24 dny +25

    When 'criminality' is just standard 'business practice".

  • @AvStevieStevenJamesDrums
    @AvStevieStevenJamesDrums Před 24 dny +96

    Who’s that knocking on my door? KARMA

  • @Dabebo-xk2bt
    @Dabebo-xk2bt Před 24 dny +293

    Rachel, you are the sponge we need in that courtroom. Perfect description and just expertise of your talent as a journalist of the highest caliber. 👏

    • @eucharistangel4662
      @eucharistangel4662 Před 24 dny

      Oh spare us all your blithering and syrupy praise of the Madcow You conveniently forgot to mention many of her blunders, like saying on that talk show that Trump was DEFINITELY involved with Russia.
      "Journalist of the highest caliber", MY FOOT.

    • @msswart9119
      @msswart9119 Před 22 dny +3

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Mike-ns1ho
      @Mike-ns1ho Před 22 dny +4

      Trump 2024

    • @DHyre
      @DHyre Před 22 dny +10

      You mean Trump 20-24… years

    • @Mike-ns1ho
      @Mike-ns1ho Před 22 dny +1

      @@DHyre for what exactly?

  • @clarkvaughan
    @clarkvaughan Před 24 dny +524

    Trump next week: "Allen Weisselberg? Never met him. Fake news."

    • @ohgawd
      @ohgawd Před 24 dny +19

      Witch hunt

    • @G_Demolished
      @G_Demolished Před 24 dny +17

      Brought him coffee once.

    • @herballycorrect
      @herballycorrect Před 24 dny

      Joe Biden’s America last policies: If your life has gotten better during the Biden Administration then you’re probably an illegal immigrant. FJB

    • @SarahCarter-ef5qk
      @SarahCarter-ef5qk Před 24 dny +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @user-py7hk5mo7k
      @user-py7hk5mo7k Před 24 dny +6

      What claims made about Trump has been proven true? 🤔

  • @brenda8010
    @brenda8010 Před 23 dny +28

    Love the big smile on Weissmann. I think he is enjoying this as much as I am!🤗🤗🤗🍾🍿

  • @heatherwhite2788
    @heatherwhite2788 Před 24 dny +32

    I just love that you snorted. The handwritten notes are a thing of beauty

    • @thegreyhoundgirls536
      @thegreyhoundgirls536 Před 24 dny

      I really hope Drumpf heard your snort Rachel! That’ll for sure send him over the edge 😂😂

  • @thed.z.a.4658
    @thed.z.a.4658 Před 24 dny +181

    Wow! Just when you think he can't get any stupider???? LOL The wire comparison is pure gold!

    • @imnotabot1
      @imnotabot1 Před 24 dny +2

      Questioning another’s intelligence without stepping back to check your own… yikes

    • @alisonwilson9749
      @alisonwilson9749 Před 24 dny +10

      @@imnotabot1 How clever do you think it is to write down a plan to break the law?

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 24 dny +2

      If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Drama would be taking place.

    • @supersquirrel7546
      @supersquirrel7546 Před 24 dny +7

      Well, we gotta give Weaselberg credit. He was thorough and very detail oriented. Donnie did good hiring a professional.

    • @AlexaJane9091
      @AlexaJane9091 Před 23 dny

      ​@@imnotabot1Trump supporters do it every day, buddy.

  • @LeevoGotti
    @LeevoGotti Před 24 dny +66

    I’ve always wondered why criminals are inclined to leave a paper trail. I really think they just have a certain level of hubris most of us can’t relate to. They feel invincible to consequence.

    • @CJ-ty8sv
      @CJ-ty8sv Před 24 dny

      You'd be surprised at the number of "paper trails" that are works of fabrication for intent to deceive and / or blackmail. Not saying that that is the case here but it happens far far more than people realize..

    • @TerryToole-ox2up
      @TerryToole-ox2up Před 19 dny

      Those, like trump, are so narcissistic, that they will NEVER admit anything wrong they have done.

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 Před 23 dny +23

    How many people in that court wish they had the covid symptom that makes them lose their senses of taste and smell?

  • @jennifershields2827
    @jennifershields2827 Před 24 dny +122

    When will they all be held accountable for all of their lieing under oath!!??

    • @fredg.sanford2951
      @fredg.sanford2951 Před 22 dny

      The corrupt orange Buffoon hasn't had a chance to lie yet, but if he does take the stand, trust and believe, all he'll do is lie and lie and lie like he ALWAYS has.

    • @fredg.sanford2951
      @fredg.sanford2951 Před 22 dny

      All trump has ever done, all he ever does is lie.

  • @user-vs3bz3yy4l
    @user-vs3bz3yy4l Před 24 dny +161

    I'm sure Trump was happy to see Rachel in the group! LOL

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 24 dny

      If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Courtroom Drsma would be taking place

    • @AnaterZ
      @AnaterZ Před 24 dny +3

      I think he is just happy MSNBC is on his side during all of this

    • @supersquirrel7546
      @supersquirrel7546 Před 24 dny +2

      He'll be happier next time he sees her.

    • @lindarockafellow5058
      @lindarockafellow5058 Před 23 dny +2

      That might have caused another fart!

    • @MrJBA79
      @MrJBA79 Před 23 dny

      tRump doesn't even know where he is let along who's in attendance. I bet you he gets the names of his own legal time wrong all the time.. Sabrina Jabba sort of a thing.

  • @shawnalajame7888
    @shawnalajame7888 Před 24 dny +186

    He is older than he used to be. He has aged all of us.

    • @velocitymg
      @velocitymg Před 24 dny +38

      He has aged everyone 10years and at the same time pushed the country back 50 years

    • @McDob
      @McDob Před 24 dny +1

      Nothing please me more to know how much this has affected you 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @user-tl6xz3yq9u
      @user-tl6xz3yq9u Před 24 dny

      Even after 3 years of harassment he is still in better shape mentally and physically than Biden. FJB.

    • @troyjenkins3886
      @troyjenkins3886 Před 24 dny +3

      Yes those no new wars,no inflation,secure borders,and safe Country aged me too.

    • @benhunter8551
      @benhunter8551 Před 24 dny

      TDS is a serious illness. Ask your doctor if you have TDS.

  • @hoonhwang4778
    @hoonhwang4778 Před 23 dny +28

    Rachel is a treasure for MSNBC. Always exciting to listen to her.🎉🎉

  • @Susweca5569
    @Susweca5569 Před 23 dny +16

    For someone who virtually can't do anything without committing in crime trump sure is sloppy about leaving a trail of evidence. He simply assumed that he would never be held accountable in his life.

    • @SaveAmerica492
      @SaveAmerica492 Před 15 dny

      Because he never has! How Fortunate for us that he got so cocky about being able to do Anything he wants, including, murder, and get away with it!!!
      FAFO, Orange Turd!!

  • @terencedoherty3049
    @terencedoherty3049 Před 24 dny +467

    Wow. The fact that Weisselberg made notes detailing the basis of the fraud sure sounds like a game-changer to me. Let's see how the evidence is presented to the court.

    • @jerrysanders9101
      @jerrysanders9101 Před 24 dny

      Fraud? Anyone trying to win an election will try to stamp out negative press. The goal is to win the election. Kind of like Bidens apparatchiks did with his son’s laptop and STILL LOST.. requiring the cheating and Jan 6 operation.
      The people are on to you Marxists.

    • @OptimusJel
      @OptimusJel Před 24 dny +16

      Wouldn’t these notes have been shown to the defense in discovery? It’s not like it was a surprise. They’re presenting this as a surprise but it is not.

    • @What_do_I_Think
      @What_do_I_Think Před 24 dny +1

      Even when they find a video tape with Trumpf doing the bank-robbery signed by Trumpf himself and by a solicitor, the cultists will believe it all just a witch hunt and a scheme of the "left-wing communists" to destroy Trumpf.

    • @tomsmith7207
      @tomsmith7207 Před 24 dny

      All of this is a waste of time, the rich elite don’t get convicted and don’t get jail time. Let’s stop pretending and just throw him in Guantanamo already. There’s no fair trial for someone like him and shouldn’t be

    • @terrencekane8203
      @terrencekane8203 Před 24 dny

      ​@@OptimusJelExactly. There's no Perry Mason moment or smoking gun evidence. All is known ahead of time.

  • @redmasc
    @redmasc Před 24 dny +304

    I was thinking the same thing. "Are you taking notes on a mutha-f conspiracy?!"

    • @franciscouderq1100
      @franciscouderq1100 Před 24 dny +5

      Oooh but but but remember he has immunity 💪

    • @johannebeerbaum1546
      @johannebeerbaum1546 Před 24 dny

      If it were you or me….it would take a one day trial to prove criminality…..but since our justice system is so corrupt for the ELITE, IT TAKES SIX WEEKS AND IN NO WAY IS A SLAM DUNK NO MATTER HOW MUCH PRIMA FASCIA FACTS ARE PUT IN….

    • @combatepistemologist8382
      @combatepistemologist8382 Před 24 dny +2

      Only if you're a lawyer or an accountant.

    • @bryb2644
      @bryb2644 Před 24 dny +3

      Stinger Bell

    • @phonereturned2originalownerCYA
      @phonereturned2originalownerCYA Před 24 dny +2

      If TRUMP wasn't running 4 POTUS None of this Courtroom Drama would be taking place.

  • @blahco4tt
    @blahco4tt Před 21 dnem +11

    I appreciate Rachel telling us what the courtroom was ACTUALLY like instead of us being left with rumors and hearsay.
    Also, the breakdown of the prosecution's argument and the point driven home at the end: chef's kiss 👌🙌

  • @stangfreak91
    @stangfreak91 Před 22 dny +8

    I really wish these proceedings we’re TELEVISED , so the whole word could see!!!

  • @handmadehearts
    @handmadehearts Před 24 dny +335

    Weisselberg doesn’t know GAAP but he's intimate with RICO.
    Not suave.

  • @billsmith2212
    @billsmith2212 Před 24 dny +611

    WHO writes down the crime ? Notes : do laundry , supermarket , rob the bank ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @bjornlangoren3002
      @bjornlangoren3002 Před 24 dny +25

      To be fair, weisselberg isn't the sharpest cfo in the drawer. He would fail at a pop quiz calculating 130 plus 50 x 2 plus 60 if he didn't write it down.

    • @rayray8687
      @rayray8687 Před 24 dny +12

      @@bjornlangoren3002: 290 right?

    • @davidleedougherty6478
      @davidleedougherty6478 Před 24 dny +1

      The dumbest person in the history of earth that's who...or in this case that's who gets weisselturd to write it down for him. Trump probably had a crayon in his hand at the moment, and not to help Eric learn to color

    • @user-zp2fc8vh6m
      @user-zp2fc8vh6m Před 24 dny +8

      I LOVE IT !!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Rockzilla404
      @Rockzilla404 Před 24 dny

      The person who thinks it's okay to illegally overturn an election..

  • @lama6736
    @lama6736 Před 23 dny +17

    I’m still in shock he actually paid someone back!

    • @debbiej.2168
      @debbiej.2168 Před 18 dny

      Probably only because Cohen could have totally exposed him if he didn't. I don't know how Trump can still get lawyers to represent him when he doesn't pay most of them. They must want to become famous, or something. I wouldn't trust him to pay me.

  • @user-qg5wg9ut2o
    @user-qg5wg9ut2o Před 21 dnem +8

    Properly documented crimes. Absolutely 💯 Brilliant 👏 👌 👍

  • @markclipsham9199
    @markclipsham9199 Před 24 dny +46

    You can't make this stuff up. These are lessons to learn from people.

  • @puDDles33
    @puDDles33 Před 24 dny +61

    Dang you are good Maddow! Thank you for such interesting information and telling it like it is ( and being truthful!) ~ I appreciate you and always look forward to your segments 💙

  • @ROOKTABULA
    @ROOKTABULA Před 24 dny +17

    You hire "only the best people", hey Conald?!
    🙄🤡🤣🤣🤣

  • @ChefJeffreyKaufman
    @ChefJeffreyKaufman Před 23 dny +10

    I can hear Trump's ride back from court, his lawyer is like.."You're f**ked Donny, f**ked, totally f**ked!!"

  • @philippenachtergal6077
    @philippenachtergal6077 Před 24 dny +19

    Well, this settles the fact that the misrepresentation was intentional and politically helpful because why else would he pay double the amount he had to to cover for taxes if there wasn't a political motivation for it.
    And Trump's lawyer keep saying "it is not illegal to pay hush money", as if that was the issue.

  • @stefanboster5728
    @stefanboster5728 Před 24 dny +110

    Orange jumpsuit by the 4th of July? Bring It On!

    • @markl3893
      @markl3893 Před 24 dny +7

      Make it on 4th of July for a double holiday!

    • @grattten98
      @grattten98 Před 24 dny

      It’s funny cause you all don’t even care about what he did and most of y’all barely even know what he did 😂. It’s literally just, “I don’t agree with his political views, and this is the only attempt we have to take him down, bring it on.” Is what you all meant to say 😂. Let’s also continue to allow illegal immigrants to flood the country so we can get more votes 😋. We’re totally good people who are on the right side.

    • @pauletheridge2412
      @pauletheridge2412 Před 24 dny

      @@markl3893 Double my doubles on Double Day! USA! USA!

    • @realone4341
      @realone4341 Před 24 dny +2

      We all should learn to accept his words as deceitful and devious as they may be but he has the right to voice his opinions. What none of us have is a right to use our words to directly or indirectly injure anothers physically, financially, societal, etc.. As badly as we want this coverage to stop I think it will be allowed to go on with inordinate public funds being spent to try and protect citizens as legally possible. Beyond the laws however is a factor sometimes equally as powerful, and that is public communication. Very few individuals would if they could pay for public communications to equal what Trump is receiving free to espouse his hatred. And really that is what it all is; just hate. He has two modes: hatred and self aggrandizement; that's it. So, perhaps a "free" communique is overtly sharing who in the public's eye supports his hatred and call it as such. If one were to post all those commerical entities in their area who has in some way (wide open interpretations allowed) support Trump and MAGA ideologies it would test the degree to which they will support a criminal. Then the impact of hatred in the public can and should be felt by those who broadcast this culture. The Republicans have no plan whatsoever and have yet to hear one from any Republican. Isn't that why they get elected? Jesus, what has one man done?

    • @johnmaki3046
      @johnmaki3046 Před 23 dny +2

      I prefer an INTRODUCTION to "Ol Sparky"! People have met "him" for MUCH LESS!

  • @Poisonwc
    @Poisonwc Před 23 dny +10

    Weisselberg violated rule #1 of "Simon Whistler's Rules for Being a Criminal": Do NOT write down your crimes.

  • @PoppyFields2727
    @PoppyFields2727 Před 24 dny +8

    Catherine Christian, what a totally beautiful and ELEGANT and EXPERT legal analyst. Great addition to the team.

  • @timbacchus
    @timbacchus Před 24 dny +44

    This is the best coverage yet. Thank you.

  • @sirjudge5055
    @sirjudge5055 Před 24 dny +40

    The biggest takeaway here. If you've been following the numerous segments Andrew Weissman has been doing these last 2 week. Andrew has been one of the few people leaning towards (t)rump being acquitted because the case appeared to have flaws. BUT, THEN! Today after seeing how bad the Defense Team fumbled their Opening Statement. He is now on TEAM CONVICTED!

  • @CShivery
    @CShivery Před 22 dny +3

    "Is you takin' notes on a criminal @$%&ing conspiracy? What the @$%& is you thinkin', man?" -The Wire

  • @carlhunter3844
    @carlhunter3844 Před 22 dny +3

    There is no way that any jury with a sense of right or wrong could find trump not guilty.

  • @mariannerapp411
    @mariannerapp411 Před 24 dny +67

    Rachel, you really made me feel like I know what the experience of being in the courtroom would be like.

  • @mkeith152
    @mkeith152 Před 24 dny +24

    No wonder diaper Donny didn't want this case to go to trial

  • @alexandraclark7090
    @alexandraclark7090 Před 16 dny +1

    This is the best summary I’ve heard during this entire process. Thank you Miss Maddow.

  • @freespeechbeyond2024
    @freespeechbeyond2024 Před 24 dny +318

    We The People of The United States of America do not need a " Dictator " . Please Vote for Democracy America...

    • @socool371
      @socool371 Před 24 dny +29

      blue wave 2024

    • @JustAThought1000
      @JustAThought1000 Před 24 dny +30

      That’s why a lot of people are for Trump…because they don’t want to lose freedom and democracy of living in a republic.

    • @DHITTZ03
      @DHITTZ03 Před 24 dny

      Trump is trying to rewrite the Constitution that way he can stay in power. I bet that goes right over your head though. He talks about it at every rally​@@JustAThought1000

    • @davemccombs
      @davemccombs Před 24 dny +30

      @@JustAThought1000 lol boomer, stop. Take your meds.

    • @nancycronin551
      @nancycronin551 Před 24 dny +5

      @@davemccombs Well, bless your heart, dear! Thinking of another person! How good of you!

  • @EvenYourMomHatesYou
    @EvenYourMomHatesYou Před 24 dny +49

    She's a gift to journalism

  • @owenthomas5103
    @owenthomas5103 Před 18 dny +3

    I used to be convinced that Putin had something on Trump to blackmail him into doing his bidding. But now its clear Putin could have just claimed he had something and without even asking for proof Trump would do whatever he was told.

  • @Bane97659
    @Bane97659 Před 24 dny +6

    The description of the smell of the courtroom was funny, and really helps me to feel like I'm there.

  • @cattuslavandula
    @cattuslavandula Před 24 dny +201

    Cohen worked for Trump from 2006 to 2018. What else did the fixer do illegally for Donnie over 12 years?

    • @CS-mv3nw
      @CS-mv3nw Před 24 dny +19

      That’s exactly what I was thinking.

    • @integritymatters7727
      @integritymatters7727 Před 24 dny +46

      He already provided prosecutors with that information during his trial

    • @user-eo8gj1lg7u
      @user-eo8gj1lg7u Před 24 dny +35

      When you look at his cronies standing behind him on stage, their eyes are all downcast. They know he is lying about whatever he runs his mouth about and you can see it on the faces. You have to wonder about all the crap they know about him.

    • @ohgawd
      @ohgawd Před 24 dny

      ​@@CS-mv3nwyou haven't read it???

    • @markatkinson9963
      @markatkinson9963 Před 24 dny +3

      Read his book.

  • @ronackermann611
    @ronackermann611 Před 24 dny +94

    Ooopsie! I remember the story told by Paul Harvey of the bank robber who slid a hold up note to a bank teller. However, he had written it on the back of one of his personal blank checks. The police were waiting for him at his home when he arrived. Ooopsie!

    • @Dakhoth
      @Dakhoth Před 24 dny +16

      And now you know . . .
      The rest of the story.
      Good times.

    • @stevedrinkard7297
      @stevedrinkard7297 Před 24 dny +3

      Ahhh progress intelligently planned 😅

    • @chrisrhodes2081
      @chrisrhodes2081 Před 24 dny

      🎉 to your disappointment when u realize you were duped again...by mad cow

    • @baconbap
      @baconbap Před 24 dny +1

      Good day.

    • @Dakhoth
      @Dakhoth Před 24 dny +5

      @@baconbap I had forgotten how he waited until the very last second to get that into his broadcast.
      Good times.
      I miss Paul Harvey.

  • @MrScaryLemonHead
    @MrScaryLemonHead Před 17 dny +3

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
    He will claim he didn’t write it…. But if he did… he would have the BEST notes ever.

  • @deniseacebo9679
    @deniseacebo9679 Před 13 dny

    Thank you Rachel for explaining things SO WELL! You are AMAZING!

  • @devcarter1654
    @devcarter1654 Před 24 dny +120

    So why did Trump look miserable to be in court when he said a few days ago he was honored to be there.

    • @pattijack
      @pattijack Před 24 dny

      Don’t you think that Trump has to be exhausted. What if you had people on your back constantly. Besides, this nasty woman reporter doesn’t always know how to tell the truth and exaggerates every chance she can when it involves Trump.

    • @JosephMarkese-tx1kb
      @JosephMarkese-tx1kb Před 24 dny

      Trump Lies.
      he lies more than he breathes.

    • @mikebunting7262
      @mikebunting7262 Před 24 dny +20

      Q. When was he lying?
      A. Both times

    • @feet_first
      @feet_first Před 24 dny +9

      He misread the teleprompter. It read he was "horrored to be there".

    • @shellimendoza7332
      @shellimendoza7332 Před 24 dny +2

      💯

  • @Columbiastargazer
    @Columbiastargazer Před 24 dny +88

    thank you Rachel and crew

    • @waterGodh2o
      @waterGodh2o Před 24 dny

      She's a LGBT activist pushing woke agendas

  • @TheRoyalBavarian
    @TheRoyalBavarian Před 23 dny +1

    What's the old line? You just can't make this stuff up. Love it.

  • @efenedick1305
    @efenedick1305 Před 23 dny +5

    Very nice journalism, but I gotta say, having a man named Andrew Weissman talk about a man naned Allen Weisselburg was a little confusing 😂

  • @SusanBame
    @SusanBame Před 24 dny +60

    Awesome, Rachel, and no, you don't look older than you used to look. I spent 20 years in various Ohio courtrooms as a court stenographer, and they all smell pretty much like that. I LOVED that work. You made me laugh about how courtrooms smell.

    • @benhunter8551
      @benhunter8551 Před 24 dny

      That's the smell of cat pee and shaving cream that she spilled on her clothes.

    • @dicemofo4522
      @dicemofo4522 Před 24 dny

      Did you get Vax because she told you it was safe and it stopped the virus in its tracks? Oof! Not good.

  • @buxtonwindsor1213
    @buxtonwindsor1213 Před 24 dny +191

    Amazing and brilliant Rachel Maddow!!! I am in awe of your brilliance!!

    • @CraigMcArthur-ph5ux
      @CraigMcArthur-ph5ux Před 24 dny

      Cheers from Australia Rachel! Thanks for helping to rid this menace from our planet.

    • @claudiamiller7730
      @claudiamiller7730 Před 24 dny +8

      Oh, yeah!💕

    • @beverlyweber4122
      @beverlyweber4122 Před 24 dny +3

      ❤❤❤ Amen! ❤❤❤
      Fantastic!

    • @GedTV
      @GedTV Před 24 dny

      Mr. Rachel Maddow is probably the second dumbest person on this network, only to be outdone by Joy Racist Reid.

    • @Danny-Boy24
      @Danny-Boy24 Před 24 dny +4

      What 😂😂 said only you

  • @veronicavaladez7603
    @veronicavaladez7603 Před 24 dny

    Thank you SO much for reporting the truth!!!

  • @thomasglessner6067
    @thomasglessner6067 Před 23 dny +5

    Writing notes while commiting a crime is called Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP.

  • @francissobotka8725
    @francissobotka8725 Před 24 dny +64

    Rachel I love you for quoting the wire .

  • @dmann1115
    @dmann1115 Před 24 dny +22

    I've noticed that everybody over forty has aged about ten years since 2020.

    • @BlocPop
      @BlocPop Před 24 dny

      😂😂😂 so true. Stress is on the menu 24/7😢

  • @MarioJuan61
    @MarioJuan61 Před 22 dny +2

    Took notes and kept them 😅😂🤣 ,... No words, just a lot of ha ha ha's and a bunch of LOLs

  • @MrsSmith-pm8sp
    @MrsSmith-pm8sp Před 21 dnem +1

    Such wonderful reporting. Thank you for all you do.

  • @Canneveroverblue
    @Canneveroverblue Před 24 dny +170

    Great reporting Rachel, we are so glad you were able to be at the trial and give us this information first hand. Seems like the prosecution has their ducks in a row. Who knew the ducks were taking notes.

    • @claudiamiller7730
      @claudiamiller7730 Před 24 dny +9

      Quack Quack!!💕

    • @watersipper1116
      @watersipper1116 Před 24 dny +4

      Ducks taking notes. Too funny.

    • @Sweetteawillie
      @Sweetteawillie Před 24 dny

      @@claudiamiller7730
      What's crazy is that Michael and Stormy had been dating for years.
      He got a heloc from a lender and paid her to hide the relationship from his wife.
      Then he tells Trump to pay the expenses for the NDA, which reimbursed the funds to the heloc.
      Wait for it.

    • @ricksandford7815
      @ricksandford7815 Před 24 dny

      The opening statement was made by bidens number three in the DOJ. Seems like overkill. Seems like election interference. Mr Maddow is a hack

    • @Sweetteawillie
      @Sweetteawillie Před 24 dny

      Michael Cohen is projecting his affair with Stormy to be Trump's NDA payment for privacy.
      Rules for Radicals - accuse your adversaries of what you are doing - repeat it often and loudly to drown out the facts.
      Having the media darlings echoing the accusations puts gas in their lights.
      Harvard educated and gaslighting after the Adam Schiff Russia collusion evidence and secret whistleblower - never materialized.
      Durham's investigation shows that the DNC fabricated the story with Billary's request and payment through the law firm... opposition research, lol.

  • @brockroberts4258
    @brockroberts4258 Před 24 dny +9

    I love hand written notes - so handy!

  • @hitch-tf5rh
    @hitch-tf5rh Před 22 dny +2

    I wish MSNBC would do more coverage on Trump.

  • @Stu_Pedazzo
    @Stu_Pedazzo Před 24 dny +22

    Imagine Rachel Maddow showing up to your trial. That ain't small beans.

  • @rebeccahenderson7761
    @rebeccahenderson7761 Před 24 dny +26

    Fantastic news. A big thanks to Rachel Maddow, who always tells what happened in such an interesting way. Much love from Canada.

  • @coraleahs
    @coraleahs Před 24 dny +132

    Rachel you are Such a Treasure❤

    • @UK1uno
      @UK1uno Před 24 dny

      She's a Covid lying snake. Gross.

    • @danmarino711
      @danmarino711 Před 24 dny

      Meanwhile, until now, Trump or his lawyers have zero evidence or witness to help Chump's criminal or civil cases. Chump has only lies, blames, and projection. Chump is just like a flopping fish put of water gasping at anything for its last breath.

    • @jerrysanders9101
      @jerrysanders9101 Před 24 dny

      😂😂😂😂 Crime? To spend your own money? Anyone trying to win an election will try to stamp out negative press. The goal is to win the election. Kind of like Bidens apparatchiks did with his son’s laptop and STILL LOST.. requiring the cheating and Jan 6 operation.
      The people are on to you Marxists.

  • @jeffeasterwood7824
    @jeffeasterwood7824 Před 24 dny +2

    Vicks Vapo Rub might “quench the stench”.

  • @rareepic3682
    @rareepic3682 Před 23 dny +2

    “I can’t believe this is real” 😂 been saying that the past nearly 10years when agent orange announced he was running.

  • @108grog
    @108grog Před 24 dny +175

    What will a nationwide wave of Schadenfreude look like ?

  • @justsayin...2784
    @justsayin...2784 Před 24 dny +26

    Wow...
    ... actual content
    ... about what actually happened
    ... in court
    ... today
    Thanks, Rachel -- I'm not sure why other outlets seem so demonstrably incapable of this, but all the same...
    ...thanks.

    • @asheronwindspear552
      @asheronwindspear552 Před 24 dny

      Because in general the people who own network news outlets want tax breaks for the rich.

  • @timmckeown1313
    @timmckeown1313 Před 17 dny +2

    He basically defrauded the American people in 2016.

  • @golden110
    @golden110 Před 24 dny +57

    Coming up next on America's Dumbest Criminals... 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

    • @ohgawd
      @ohgawd Před 24 dny +1

      "... Their presidents!"

  • @DrTzeus
    @DrTzeus Před 24 dny +30

    Story of the century and you have a front row seat! Congradulations you have earned it. Thank You for the hard work!

    • @skullfracture2
      @skullfracture2 Před 20 dny +1

      Story of the century? Are you kidding?

    • @DrTzeus
      @DrTzeus Před 20 dny

      @@skullfracture2 It is going to end with MAGA seeking a two state solution and violence to free Donald from a jail cell, and a civil war, then the Russians will support the GOP oathbreaking fraudsters...so much terror expected the USA will be like El Salvador when they got aid from a Republican administration.
      Maybe I am wrong, maybe the Republicans will accept a loss in court better than they did on Jan. 6th....I doubt it.

  • @anthonywhitehouse6911
    @anthonywhitehouse6911 Před 24 dny +2

    Please get rid of that shouting guy advertising at the end of your video

  • @rebeccacarlson9166
    @rebeccacarlson9166 Před 24 dny +5

    Wow! Just Wow!!

  • @SpaceForceCommander
    @SpaceForceCommander Před 24 dny +18

    Rachel confirms there was Odor in the Court!

  • @susanrussell5308
    @susanrussell5308 Před 17 dny +2

    There's no bottom to their stupidity.

  • @kerensabirch5214
    @kerensabirch5214 Před 23 dny

    Rachel always explains events with such clarity, intelligence and humour.

  • @lucyday007
    @lucyday007 Před 24 dny +11

    Great reporting. Finally, something of substance.

  • @daydays12
    @daydays12 Před 24 dny +22

    Good to hear a report of the trial from a serious person 🙂 Thank you Ms Maddow.

  • @tomhammer1784
    @tomhammer1784 Před 23 dny +2

    If you have to pay income taxes on expense account reimbursements…I am in deep trouble.

  • @CentaurusRelax314
    @CentaurusRelax314 Před 22 dny

    The Stringer Bell bit-that was _gold._ *_GOLD, Rachel!_*

  • @wolfdreams2000
    @wolfdreams2000 Před 24 dny +40

    Awesome, Rachel, thanks!😊
    I can't believe he took notes😂

    • @UK1uno
      @UK1uno Před 24 dny +1

      Exactly. It's just a CLAIM.

    • @s.d.c5513
      @s.d.c5513 Před 24 dny

      Try crying HARDER 🤣​@@UK1uno

    • @seanobrien2306
      @seanobrien2306 Před 24 dny +2

      I didn't know that Donald J. Trump could read and write ! ! When he is in Prison..., he can take a class in reading and writing... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)

    • @s.d.c5513
      @s.d.c5513 Před 24 dny

      @@UK1uno Lawyers in front of a judge and jury don't just "claim", they face felonies if they introduce false evidence or mislead the jury.
      Note: this is why you'll NEVER see "biden's laptop" or "bidens daughters diary" presented as evidence.
      They don't exist.

    • @alisonwilson9749
      @alisonwilson9749 Před 24 dny

      @@UK1uno And no doubt you will be accepting of it if and when it is proven to be true, right?

  • @michellewalters4484
    @michellewalters4484 Před 24 dny +54

    Get that fraud and grifter out of our politics!! Please!!

    • @neal5068
      @neal5068 Před 24 dny

      You joeke supporters are just not very bright. Your blind hatred of President Trump is pathetic and counterproductive. Dementia joeke is ruining this country and youre too blind too see it.

  • @tesscooper111
    @tesscooper111 Před 15 dny +1

    This person should go with it's comrades