'The walls are closing in': Fmr. Manhattan DA on Trump's mounting legal woes

Former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of NY join Jen Psaki to discuss the start of Trump's civil fraud trial. 

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[BenjiOrthopedic]

He can huff and he can puff, but he can not blow the courthouses down. The odds are so stacked against him that at this point, he will absolutely not walk away from all of the charges. But one thing is for sure - his days as a politician are over.

[brendao]

“Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t “ is music to my ears…

[BenFarnsworth-dc]

The other problem the lawyers have is that their client won’t shut up and continues to sabotage the case. Great to watch 😂😂😂😂

[vickieelisa]

Preet knows his stuff. He stood his ground when Trump pushed him out of office. Glad these two men get to see this moment of the wheels of justice rolling on this case.

[jeromedamian]

I'm so for this judge bringing real justice to America 🇺🇸 👏 .

[RetroGamerVX]

"I thought this was ok"...but ignorance is not an excuse in the eyes of the law.

[virginialamott]

Trump has been treated fairly in every situation. Any other person would have been in jail by now. He really feels that he is above the law. They must hold him accountable!

[AyeCarumba]

“I don’t pay taxes; that makes me smart”. 😂😂 Famous last words.

[eljake]

Trump isn't stupid? Sir, you contradicted yourself by say it wasn't the smartest thing to do when he slammed the judge outside the courthouse, even if he does think he's lost. That's hardly the most astute thing to do if you want the judge to show you some leniency.

[spp-utjw]

How come Lindsey Graham has not been indicted??

[Rune-Thorne]

My house is 300k, so by Trump's Mara Lago valuation it is worth 30 million dollars on the valuation, while only 200k for taxes, and that is the whole of his problem.

[javtimestwo]

Never trust a former president who wears Jim Bakker’s haircut and Tammy Faye’s makeup.

[eliassalcedo]

Melanias lawyers are standing back and standing by. 😂

[batgurrl]

I wish Jen would have asked Vance WHY he stepped down when he did. As a New Yorker i was confused. Preet is so wise and knows exactly what he is talking about. Please bring Preet back

[JoeZamecki]

Odd how a successful real estate mogul can't figure out how to get information like how many square feet a property is.

[Larannis]

Funny to watch the big orange baby run his mouth outside the courtroom but he is all slumped and quiet when is face to face with the judge.

[maryhjort]

Best discussion of the happenings in court and with this case that I have seen thus far. Excellent choice of people to ask the great questions Jen is asking, Kudos Jen! Thanks!

[KingAngelLife]

Trump should be asked while on the stand what did he say about those who plead the fifth 😶

[BigJ]

Trump (waving his hands about): "This trial will be a miracle...it will just go away" (like Covid) 😂😂😂

[high-intelligence]

Isn't tax fraud a punishable offense by sentencing a person that commits tax fraud to prison time???