'Evolution of lies': Lawrence O'Donnell on Michael Cohen's testimony

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell joins Chris Jansing, Katy Tur and Andrea Mitchell to analyze today's testimony, saying "of course Michael Cohen has a whole mountain of lies" that led him to where he is now in former President Trump's criminal trial.



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'Evolution of lies': Lawrence O'Donnell on Michael Cohen's testimony

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[Selimnai]

Great answers Lawrence; clear and nuanced, not the standard run-of-the-mill comment.

[jenniferlastella]

I really admire not only how intelligent Lawrence O’Donnell is, but also, his honest and no-nonsense delivery.

[maudeboggins]

Oh what a tangled web we weave once we start to deceive

[gilenasimons]

Mr Cohen’s podcast says everything about his integrity and character - Mea Culpa. God bless him and amen. 🇬🇧

[michelepayne]

So glad it is Lawrence O'Donnell reporting in from the courtroom as both Katy Tur and Andrea Mitchrll are coming off as something other than an unbiased, professional reporter.

[aaronleverton]

I mean, how did anybody miss the fact that all New York Mob bosses are named "Don..."?

[susanford]

Brilliant. I am looking forward to tonight's episode of The Last Word.

[Jean-kpcu]

The Last Word at 10pm on MSNBC has been a favorite of mine for years. No one gives the knowledge filled perspective like Lawrence O'Donnell.

[bbwng]

Lawrence O'Donnell presents a good perspective on comparing and differentiating the (past) lies of Cohen versus (past and current) Trump

[jeremiahchamberlin]

Lawrence reminds me more of Walter Cronkite than any other news anchor since Walter. He is both forthright and approachable. He is not judgmental in a performative way, but more in an indicative manner. He lets the facts speak for themselves.

[davidbelway]

A real mob boss would call trump sloppy. A liability.

[chrystya]

Lawrence, knowing you’re there, I know I’m getting the real scoop.

[xelamercedes]

What's going on with Andrea Mitchell? Is MSNBC just being kind and respectful of her brilliant past service or is she refusing to leave? Or is it something else?

[sarahkoch]

For the most perceptive observations, turn to Lawrence O'Donnell.

[ChrisBiersack]

Andrea’s focus on Cohen’s lies and not on who they were for is astonishing.

[derrickjustice]

Lawrence D. brings so much wisdom and insight to his commentary.

[richardautenzio]

Lawrence you nailed it. You can't have an inside witness from a bunch of liers who is not a lier. But you do need an inside witness to put the piece together for why they lied.

[WowbaggerTheInfinitelyProlonge]

The other important point that gets left unsaid too often is that Cohen's lies were not for his own benefit, but for the benefit of Trump. Cohen already paid for his crime of lying for Trump, while Donald has (to date) remained unpunished.

[barnabyzelman]

Listening to Andrea Mitchell is painful. Please NBC send her into retirement asap!

[AriSiMom]

Andrea … hard to listen to and the lies … let the defense do that job, sounds like your berating the idea, I think Lawrence answered ‘ about the lies’ well, without berating Cohan .