Trump lawyer FALLS SHORT in CRITICAL MOMENT
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- The defense began its cross examination of Michael Cohen this morning in which Todd Blanche repeatedly tried to paint Cohen as a liar.
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If Trump doesn't insult your intelligence you probably don't have ANY! Trump is rotten to the core. The World is tired of Trump!
LMAO well said 😂
💯 percent ❤
FDJT
But he will walk away from this trial because America is a Third World Country. Sad. NIGLY!
LOVE this comment!!
Trump isn't qualified to run a water faucet
much less a Country. smh
I've heard he has trouble flushing toilets.
How can we trust him to drain the swamp?
It has been reported that while on the apprentice, there was an a$ wiper and diaper changer for trump , because he's taken so much drugs that it has effected his system! He can't even wipe his own a$$, let alone run America with dignity and respect for all!!!
Hilariously Wonderful Comment!!!
Touche !
@@ALCRAN2010 , he and MAGA ARE the swamp.
Reminder... Trump lied over 30,000 times while he was President.
It would be easier just to count how many times he told the truth. That could be counted on one hand without using all your fingers!
That we know about
Those are only the directly proven lies. His secret is he never pays any attention to anyone calling him out for lies. He plays the victim, calls them liers, and starts lying again.
It works for him.
@@bradsanders6954& his followers believe all of it!
It's like there's an alternate universe. A scary one.
Really only 30000 lies, I'm sure he must have opened his mouth more than 30 thousand times when he was at the White house
So Trump claims this entire "story" is fake news and it was fabricated to hurt his wife and his political career. Okay.....so why isn't your wife at your side if you so galantly defended her feelings? Because she knows the truth about you, Donald. It is and was all about YOU, and she like me is sick of you.
He has cheated on all his wives
He should also be asked why the EU isn't defending him, why None of America's allies are defending him. Nobody. As thick as he is, even Trump just have noticed that No foreign leaders - bar Putin, of course - are muttering so much as a single word of support for him, or criticism of his trials. He's as guilty as feck, and America's allies want him Gone - he's dangerous to Everyone, not just to his own country.
And why did Cohen already get sent to Prison for doing it For tRump...
Melania and his kids all hate him.
He cheated on his mistress also
ASTONISHING -- Trump's defense rests on someone ELSE being called a LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The irony and hypocrisy are off the charts
Yes! This was the point that got my gall. Everyone focusing on Cohen being a liar and never standing up to trump with all his lies. In fact, I'm convinced nothing trump ever says is truth. But many journalists in main stream media are just glossing over trump's pathological lying while they crucify Cohen, who has tried to turn his wrongs around. Cohen is NOT on trial. Trump is on trial, with more to come
At least Cohn admits his errors/lies in the past. Trump does not do this ever!!
ROY Cohn was Trump's ORIGINAL attorney. In the '70's. Before he got disbarred for many (many) crimes -- including blackmail -- and died in disgrace. His cause of death was AIDS and that's ironic because, though he was vehemently homophobic in public, he was also gay. Not secretly like J. Edgar Hoover, either. Cohn taught Trump everything he knows about denying obvious truths and blackmailing his way into demanding loyalty. Cohn is the reason America has a Trump problem. Cohn was also the brains behind Joe McCarthy, in the 50's. Michael COHEN is not Roy COHN.
Cohen (Michael). Cohn (Roy) is a different person, the reprehensible Trump lawyer from his youth who taught him all his dirty legal tricks after helping McCarthy with the infamous McCarthy hearings.
Indeed, Trump is psychologically/psychiatrically INCAPABLE of introspection or honesty.
I'm so sick of Trump getting away with everything he's done!
I'm black drives me nuts the privileged have different rules
Just wait, if the jury finds trump guilty, he'll start the appeal process, all the way to the Supreme Court, you know the one that's in his back pocket.
@@moidfpv I think that's a very real possibility! He has to go, along with the Maga crowd! They literally want to end democracy! Read up on their 2025 intentions if they win. They're not playing.
Getting away with all the phony things Democrats have tried charging him with yes!!!
I'm in Scotland and really hope you're correct but not sure these US judges have big enough bollox to jail him
trump is such a liar that he can't take the stand 🇺🇲💙🇺🇲
Can, but won't.
Real Men testify under oath! ⛈️⛈️⛈️
@lyricessence yeah, because he's a liar
VOTE BLUE to save our DEMOCRACY
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Mike past isn't the problem here!!!! Trump and his horrible GOP cronies just make me sick. I hope the jury is focused on the Trump scheme
Criminals get convicted on the testimony of their conspirators all the time, it's never on the strength of the testimony alone, without the receipts a testimony is worthless.
No reasonable doubt .
Judge Merchan. Will point the jury in the right direction in his final instructions . The facts, the massive documentation, guilt beyond reasonable doubt .
The jury stopped looking at trump after the second week. A bad sign for the con man.
Michael Cohen, your star witness? 😆 That's incredible but not credible.
All the hand-wringing about Cohen's credibility is ridiculous. His testimony is corroborated by other witnesses and the documentary evidence. Concentrating on his credibility is an act of desperation from a team with no defence
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Yes, corroberation is of utmost importance here.
No need to rely exclusively on one persons testimony.
Corroberation is also under oath.
The defence has absolutely nothing.
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corroboration*
Parts of his testimony cover private conversations with the defendant, so can't be corroborated. No problem, because firstly, the case would stand without those parts, and secondly, the jury should believe ANYONE over Trump, unless they've been asleep for 10 years.
@@herrweiss2580 thanks.
TRUMP FOR PRISON LOCK HIM UP
PRISON for TRE45ON!!
TRUMP FOR AUTOPSY SHUT HIM UP
I hope he ends up like Bernie Madoff!
Michael Cohen kept his cool and told the truth.
"They won't let me testify..." -- Trump referring to his own attorneys.
They know Donnie would make the situation beyond their ability to control.
Exactly 💯
Normally it would be a terrible idea, but Trump is not normal. Maybe he could even make it work somehow, such as getting a conservative juror to nullify.
Not up to his attorneys. That is entirely the defendant’s choice. Justice Merchan will ask Trump if it was his decision not to testify.
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Stay strong, Michael!!
From all I`ve seen and heard, Trump appears totally guilty, and should be convicted, but I also thought O.J. would be found guilty, and we all know how that turned out, so nobody should be too surprised if the "traitorous turd" walks!! VOTE BLUE
Unfortunately, that’s true, but one of the jurors recently said that they found OJ not guilty to even for the Rodney King beating by the Los Angeles police.
Plan B vote blue 💙 for our President Biden and VP Harris 💙 💛 ❤❤
Thanks, Harry! My money's on Michael Cohen. 😂👍
To lie absolutely
@@inrainbows1829 Who? Harry?
@@mpakt18 both
Who...Trump. The goomba can't utter a single sentence without a lie in it.
It's compulsive with this stable genius. Hahaha.@@inrainbows1829
@@mpakt18 Troll alert fyi this "rainbow" bot
His defense should say, “how could you ever trust a man who would work for a scumbag like my client?”
why do these people stick up for this rotten to the core traitor, is beyond me
They're also traitors.
COHEN HAS SHOWN THAT HE WAS "THE GUY MR. TRUMP WOULD USE". HE SEEMED TO BE BOLD ENOUGH TO BE THE GO TO PERSON FOR THE FORMER PRESIDENT. I BELIEVE COHEN.
Agreed, but maybe hit your capslock key.
@@plaidpanda She might be a bit hard of hearing . . .
Where is don Jr, Tiffany, ivanka, melania? What a great family.
The party of family values.
Yeah, the Borgias and the Adda,s family come to mind .
Dark people
Loyalty seems to be a one-way affair in the Trump Family
Well Trump you get what you don't pay for! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Or don't pay for .
@@georgesheffield1580 ?
Thank you Mr. Cohen for your testimony. Believe all Women is more important than ever and we stand with Stormy. 💙💙
Thank you, Harry. You always have a great interpretation of the proceedings.
Thank you, Harry.
It's like people meet Trump and their brains turn to mush while they bare their teeth against fellow Americans. 😒 Weird.
It was at this moment that Todd Blanche knew he F'd up!
Blanche failed, I thought Habba was bad. 😂
They'll be calling her to make closing arguments.
Habs is so annoying. During his last trial, she sat there, staring at the camera. Making duck lips every time she saw a camera. Would rather be pretty than smart. Yet, she is neither. Yes, let's let Haba do the closing arguments. Then she can teach Trumputin how to make ducky lips for all his new friends in prison.
Shoulda got Saul, or My cousin Vinny . Roy Cohn indisposed .
@@grammytammy9004 Too much botox
Water seeks its own level 😂😂😂
Blanche is a thin-skinned PAB just like his client!! Glad Cohen schooled him!! 👏
Cohen paid his debt to society up front ,the choices many people assume for the greenback is hardly a reason to not believe the repented sinner . Yea Harry how ya doing
Todd "I'm out of my league" Blanche.
Stuck between a dump and a hard place.
EVERYONE is out of their league with TRump. You’d have to be just like him - malignant narcissist - to be in his league
Harry mentioned in another recent video that Blanche is/was a solid trial lawyer so I wonder what happened here. Maybe Cohen's background being a lawyer, and good coaching from the D.A.'s office attorneys, makes him a pretty solid & tough witness to crack; just my opinion.
@@crosslink1493 Not much experience on cross according to KFA
New phrase... Blanche league.
I honestly think they should call Trump to testify. Get him on the record for lying about the cover up.
He would plead the fifth amendment
Only the defense can call him as a witness. Prosecution--no.
Wish he would take the stand, but ain't gonna happen.
@@justsayin8734If the defense calls him as a witness, that opens him up to cross exam by the prosecution.
He would lie as usual, or take the 5th.
@@realitycheck5902 Only Trump can decide if he wants to testify. If he does, he waives his 5th amendment rights, he'd have to answer prosecutors questions on cross-examination, can't plead the 5th. If he lied answering their questions, they would follow up, and probe and frankly, tear his testimony to shreds. The Jury would in no way believe him, and he'd likely perjure himself and face charges for that. Even as dumb as Trump is, he knows better than to take the stand.
OMG THE DAMAGE THAT Party IS CAUSING ENOUGH
I am probably not the only one who noticed during testimony at this trail a very revealing item about how Trump spent his time in office. It appears that he was still working as CEO of his business while president. In other words, he
was ripping off taxpayers by working for his own benefit on government time. This after he had stated that his sons were running
his business for him while he was in office as potus. In any government job I have ever heard, that would be a firing offense. It's no wonder he seldom knew what was going on in governing matters.
Cohen has Grit.
Thanks for the comprehensive synopsis, Harry.
Harry, I have been watching and listening to you and other people telling us about your observations and it was especially helpful because the vast experience that you and others have with law, judges and being able to know how the defense and the prosecution were doing day to day.
I did not like Trump at any point and now these Republican lapdogs bashing and attempting to intimidate the jury. Hopefully these lapdogs will get their own trials one day for their involvement in some of Trumps crimes. That would be justice!
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Blanche seens to be grabbing anything he can before falling off the cliff!
Let the PORKbutt put the icing on it!
People have to keep in mind that when Michael was prosecuted, it was 2018 & 2019 - under the *Trump DOJ* with first Jeff Sessions, then Matthew _"the toilet designer"_ Whittaker, then William Barr as AG.
Call Tempertantrump to the stand!!! One who is innocent is passionate to defend themselves!!!
MSNBC and CNN sounded like Blanche really got Cohen. And now you think that Blanche might have overdone it.
The MSM are captured. I will take Harry’s comments over theirs any day.
@@catpaladin1 me too.
@nancytrevino9750 Anderson Cooper was practically giddy in his reporting of the cross-examination.
Trump will be quoting him at his next courtroom "rally".
Well Ari
Hi Harry thank you for your fabulous coverage!
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Everyone involved with this criminal defendant's life is a ridiculous drama queen anyway.
No matter what Blanche does, he can’t get around Weisselberg’s notes , Cohen’s tape-recorded sting and Trump’s 13 checks to Cohen that add up to the $400k+ figure.
I watched Cohen spew his anger on your station. He was letting go his anger at all that he at the pumishments and loss because of his loyalty to the real criminal. I thought his vitriolic speaking was just something he peronally needed to do. A bit much at times but I understood. IN my opinion I feel that most people,had they been imprisoned, put in solitare,losing his law licence,and probably almost losing his family etc. Because of his loyalty to garbage, Well who the hell could blame his attitude.
Sort it out America! We’re tired. 😮🇺🇸🏴💙
Badgering a witness isnt cool. Cohen we are proud of you
The jury has to compare Cohen's character to Trump's. At BEST it's a push, and the documents tell the story. The defense has really gone off on a tangent that the jury should see through.
Donnie ... the stain that keeps on giving.
@bambiclark8861. Which stain. Urine or Fecal. Lol
‘Bout time we got some measured analysis. Harry never disappoints.
Thanks, Harry. I know I can always count on you for great analysis whether you’re in the courtroom or not.
Someone pleading guilty to something they aren't guilty of in order to protect their wife....a jury is going to LIKE that about him.
That is incredibly humanizing.
Absolutely
Trump's jury hasn't looked at him since the second week. He's fkd.
Yet Trump claiming to protect his wife, refuses to plead guilty. These are facts.
Well, actually he WAS guilty of perjury, because he had lied out of loyalty, to cover for his boss and keep him from being indicted.
Perjury is never a good look, but when it's for a noble (albeit misplaced) motive, the jury may empathize.
The majority of Cohen's testimony is corroborated by multiple other witnesses and thousands of documents anyway.
Trump would never do that, he would throw Melania under the bus. Even his own children except maybe Ivanka.
Harry Littman rocks the courtroom ,thanks for the on site insight .
.. again 😊.. thank you, thank you, thank you Harry 😊.. you're the best 🥰
If Trump does testify Alvin Bragg should do it himself. I think he would love to do it.
It won't happen, but good call
I hope they are prepared with questions just in case
Thanks Harry for the succinct and clear analysis! 🤓👍
Loving these clips. Much better when you are relaxed and casual.
Even after you calmly explained the line of questioning…I’m still left confused and wondering what Blanche is trying to accomplish.
If one has a fool for a client, one that constantly lies . . Even to you, you punt !
Yeah all this praise on Harry, I haven't figured out where we stand.
I think confusion was his point lol
All he has to do is convince one juror that Cohen is lying again. But, this time, for revenge.
As another attorney said - the defense has no theory of the case
Thanks again Harry for your sensible reporting. The Trump train is huffing and puffing, We thought we could, we thought we could. Oh no, we're out of track!
Doesn't sound like he is any kind of Perry Mason.
More like Lionel Hutz….
@@hambogumble4123 At least Linal had cobbler skills...lol.
Someone said, " Trumpy isnt qualified to be a dog catcher ". True there!
Hey, that’s a put down of dog catchers. Trumpy isn’t qualified to pick up dog scat in a park.
I would argue that they fell short at every opportunity, not just in a moment.
Following this from Belgium. Your evaluation is best and most neutral for me. Thx😊
Love to see you still get excited about the proceedings in court.
Ugh, an entire DAY of cross of Cohen. Too much! Poor jury.
It was a setup to send him to solitary confinement. He’s guilty, of course but let’s give him a break.
Character assassination vs. addressing the facts of the criminal case! Loved yesterday's plug for the MTN merch shop & podcasts!
Close but no cigar, Mr Blanche.
haha TRUMP STILL SIGNED THOSE CHECKS!
Great Take on todays trial👏🏽 👍🏽 👌🏽
"The Truth & Nothing But the Truth "!!!
Trump needs to take the stand to rebut Michael Cohen’s testimony creating a reasonable doubt. Further call Robert Castello to testify under oath to present exculpatory evidence for his defense. If Donald Trump thinks he is innocent go all out to defend himself. Don’t just attack Michael Cohen’s credibility. But Donald Trump knew for certain that he is guilty.
Actually to confirm Cohens statements
Everything is a meaningless performance by these people.
A man has a duty to protect his family regardless of the right.
Todd Blanche. How do you explain Todd Blanche. I guess there’s no shortage of fools ready to humiliate themselves in public 🤷♀️
Harry, great job! I've been listening to the "news" folks on CNN and MSNBC and am appalled about how their commentary centers on inflaming opinion rather than reporting from a measured position of expertise. One can see in the comments that 'readers' are seeing how the media across the board would rather game this for theater and viewership, as if our justice system was not at stake. Entertainment media is struggling to hold up any notion of journalistic integrity. I am patiently looking forward to see what Andrew W. and Karen F-A have a chance to reflect really say their piece. Keep up the great work!
very good point, it is scary how the "news" want to push a Soap Opera storyline. Either they or their viewers or both cannot or will not understand this for the horror it is.
The traveling circus came to NY wearing their clown show attire. Really top shelf folks in the house! Vote blue.
Trying to turn this into a Fanni Willis procedure where the defendant sits smiling and the DA, witness’, and others are put on trial during the defendant’s trial.
Fani is a typical thug who sleeps with anyone who will let her
@@inrainbows1829and you know this how? Or is that just the fantasy you hold in your world of maga? Twilight Zone is available on streaming and DVD. I prefer to keep it there.
This should have been televised.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
But does it really matter? I can't help wondering if the Trump team has one or more jurors in their pocket.
The United States of America has never had a First Lady who publically has not supported her husband. But in this case, we know why she doesn't. I am hope Barron says he is voting for Biden.
😂😂😂
I don't feel sorry for Melania because she wanted to get into the USA and her ticket was Donald Trump however she knew exactly what she was getting also my only concern is Baron he appears to be a well grounded young man. I wish him well. He's going to be OK because God is always Good. 🙏
How much would a person hate to have that name and bloodline. Poor Barron. Maybe he’ll get out and become a man of integrity as he gets older- no role models to help. Sad
Trump and his lawyer forgot that Cohen got the receipts.
thanks for the update!
I greatly miss Harry's play by play from the courtroom as well as his guest spots on national news.
Trump does have a lot of connections behind the scenes.. money buys verdicts or appeals
Could be why he's sleeping in court. He just can't be bothered to stay awake.
@@user-hl4ct8iw7l Same thing has been worrying me some
Hope not!
2 generations crime family. Maybe more with the grandfather with the prostitution hotel for gold miners. They have to have people on the inside. I suspect in IRS department especially. Also, remember drumptys own sister was an actual federal judge, who retired immediately upon investigation.
he thinks he’s going to win the election and this is all going to go away. endless appeals.
Thanks for your perspectives Harry. Always 🎯 on target!
As if Blanche isn't trying to get a white house gig out of this.
We don't have to wait until November to support Biden in this election. We can donate to the campaign, volunteer for the campaign, get a yard sign and a bumper sticker. We can contact MoveOn, Vote Save America, Lean Left or other activist organization and get involved - phone banking, writing postcards, etc. Don't wait until November and wake up the next morning aghast at election results. Remember how that felt in 2016?
All too well… over half the country has ptsd - and the moral decay from the gop is in our faces daily and ongoing. ‘Even one person can make a difference and should’- we all need to do whatever we can to make sure these clowns never have power again
Trump's excuse for not testifying is that he can't, because he's under a gag order.
Same with the debates.
Doesn't sounds like anything redirect can't take care of
Still have redirect to finish up.
Do you think that Trump will be convicted?
Thanks ☕️ Harry and thank Mike Cohen also 👍
Harry Litman , if we get a double guilty verdict, what should we expect regarding sentencing and appeals?
I feel like I can always rely on Harry Littman to give the most reliable summary in these court reportings.
Thank you for explaining these complex legal nuances so clearly. As a non-lawyer I find it tremendously helpful.
Wow, Harry! When you were animated and yelled? It was awesome. I don’t want to be your witness in court! Yikes!
Appreciate the legal reporting.
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It’s one thing to accuse Cohen of lying on the stand if there was no corroborating evidence. However, with the mountains of corroborating evidence …
Thanks Harry
I enjoy and learn when Harry explains the mentality and psychology of Todd. Blanche, very interesting.
Like love love love Michael Cohen.
Thank you Harry, your critique of the court room has been a valuable point of view for me.