Trump on trial: New York vs. Donald Trump Day 20 Highlights

The defense rested its case in Donald Trump's hush money trial — and Trump himself chose not to take the stand in his own defense, despite previously saying he wanted to testify. The defense’s key witness, Robert Costello, returned to the stand for a cross-examination from the prosecution that both corroborated Michael Cohen’s testimony and showed the mob-like tactics between Trump and his employees during the height of the Stormy Daniels controversy. 



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[bobbieminami]

MSNBC news team and their legal consultants..incredible. Most informative and helping viewers have a better understanding of procedures and incredible insights. Ty

[tomo]

Who could credibly show their face and stand behind that LIAR?

[ragnadrabinowitz]

capone went to prison on tax evasion charges

[JudyBurrier-fzuk]

Thank you for telling the truth! FACTS MATTER

[BonnieJWa]

Blanche, etc., did a poor job of preparing Costello…. Trump always hires the “best people”. Major points for the prosecution!

[NeilBlanchard]

Costello needs to be charged with *perjury* - he LIED UNDER OATH.

[largemarge]

Wow !
The last time Trump moved that fast he was walking towards an all you can eat buffet !

[wbvjqqz]

Wow! Mob behavior? More like cult behavior! "You are loved?"

[mloret]

A long weekend with free jurors... opens the door to unexpected outside influences. All trump needs is one juror to find doubt. This is really scary.

[bradgies]

Shouldn't Costello lose his law licence for working against Cohen while pretending to represent him?

[NiteMoves]

I have watched several panels with Costello...he has been gas lighting at every opportunity.

[dinobarney]

How many people need to go to jail before you believe that just maybe your leader is guilty😅😅😅

[elderernestbunch]

They like literally had absolutely no defense against the charges

[colettejohnson]

Cannon should be fired...its obvious what she is doing.

[shihtzusrule]

I'm glad Cohen's wife and family stood by him during this period.

[TandieChivese]

The implicated Trump could have testified to clear himself no need for Costello who even made it worse.😅😅😅😅

[lisa]

He likes to talk too much
Now, the cat has his orange orange man afraid to testify, but he acts so big and tough at his rallies, he knows those idiots will listen to him

[kathyfoley]

He always says he's going to testify, just like he always says he's got a great bill and he's gonna get it done right away. nothing

[kathyfoley]

When working for a liar you become a liar

[Thekingmaker]

Trump could say 3 contradictory things and MAGA would believe all 4 of them.