Trump on trial: New York vs. Donald Trump Day 19 Highlights

Judge Juan Merchan cleared the courtroom in Donald Trump’s hush money trial after the “contemptuous” behavior of the defense’s first witness Robert Costello. In addition, Michael Cohen was cross-examined for the third day, with Trump lawyer Todd Blanche focusing on Cohen’s character.



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#robertCostello #DonaldTrump #MichaelCohen

[dangallagher]

There’s a lot of money behind the move towards fascism in our country. Sane Americans need to start speaking up because we are being drowned out by a small group. “Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve”. George Bernard Shaw. Organize, plan and take action… Or say goodbye to this experiment in democracy. It’s that simple.

[CallforthePriest]

Im just thankful we had Michael Cohen as a star witness. He was absolutely amazing as a witness and his testimony was stunning. Thank god for Michael Cohen and MSNBC.

[ejk]

Call Costello’s behavior for what it is: the defendant’s play to set up for a mistrial and appeal.

[jameskrobar]

On today’s episode of “we’ve really really really got him this time!”

[joesmith-gflg]

No, it's the American justice system that is on trial! 🤣

[constancedean]

Reminded me of Cousin Vinny's first appearance in a courtroom.

[marcelinosamsonjr]

A web of lies reported surely be judged!

[katie]

Is it just me, or does Ari seem determined to focus outsized attention on Cohen's testimony about one phone call, without giving nearly as much weight to the documentation, testimony of other witnesses, and the bulk of Cohen's testimony?

At least it was a little better in this clip than it was in his reporting last week.

[marcelinosamsonjr]

Please do not add personal bias! Journalism should be impartial!

[disky]

I have to assume that being a lawyer, Costello understands the decorum necessary to at least appear credible, and he completely squandered it. That these people end up in positions of such national importance will never cease to astound me.

[michaeltalo]

These news panel guys couldn't hand me shingles to fix a roof

[johncoats]

I had to work a 12 hour shift yesterday, when I got home last night I heard Colen stole thousands from Trump, is this true?

[Sbxallday]

The judge is part of the prosecution team.This is a Soviet style trial.

[cynthiahutchins]

The term “criminal lawyer” has taken on new meaning in the time o trump.

[joerogain]

''Clear the courtroom! Odor in the court! Odor in the court!''

Judge Merchan

[MW]

He’s previously LIED under oath, stolen money…hmm. It’s no wonder he was disbarred.

[GreenwavesforChrist]

Love it. ❤ you guys always make my day. MAGA

[MoungMoung-gqse]

He is cruel to others
Do you think it's kind to you?
The one who killed others inhumanely
Do you think it's humane?
His instincts and behavior will never disappear
Your politicians
Look carefully at the behavior and then choose and accept it
Don't be the one who causes harm to you along with the people of the world

[carykalscheuer]

Crime family is still free to reek havoc

[ovsubou]

Its good vs evil. Its right vs wrong. Its hammer vs snowflake.