Trump lawyer 'in over his head' with Michael Cohen cross-examination

“The defense’s strategy here is they have no strategy,” says MSNBC Legal Analyst Charles Coleman. “We are at the point where I can honestly say that Todd Blanche may be in over his head.” Chris Hayes, Alex Wagner, Lisa Rubin, and Charles Coleman discuss Michael Cohen’s testimony on cross-examination in the Trump criminal trial. 



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[Astrobrant]

This Lisa Rubin is really sharp. I've seen her several times, and I'm impressed.

[kathleentyson]

All really good points, I admire Choen, call me crazy, but he had the guts to come forward knowing he wouid more then likely (and he did )go to prison, it still stuns me that Trump still has so many faithful followers .

[theone]

Michael Cohen didn't sign those checks did he? No matter how it is spun.

[edwardmille]

Michael Cohen chewed up and spit out Trump's lawyer doing the cross-examination

[Alexandermhinton]

I've become a huge fan of both Charles Coleman and Lisa Rubin over the last 6 months or so. Not to ignore the incredible talent of Alex Wagner, Chris Hayes or the rest of the lineup--but I hope that Charles and Lisa continue to get treated seriously as contributors and anchors over the next few years.

[samasonedderman]

Stop giving them tips, guys? Geez!! 😱

[HHH-nvxb]

It is hard to defend someone who is guilty isn't it.

[gibbogle]

Whatever bad consequences follow for Blanche, he deserves them for the way he nodded next to Trump while Trump lied about not being allowed to testify. I think he deserves disbarment.

[mr.m]

Please...hold Trump accountable and redeem out justice system. Jail seems warranted if guilty, but even more important is holding him accountable, showing America that we still have a justice system. If we don't do this, others will give the law the finger just like Trump, and this is not good for all of us.

[davismiller]

Brilliant prosecution. Detail after detail corroborated. Enfeebled defense. There is no defense for Trump. 34 counts times five years each is the appropriate sentence for Trump.

[TheDroppedAnchor]

Chris Coleman impresses the heck outta me - again. He is placed on high-talent commentators and brings a fresh perspective very intelligently. I've never heard of him two weeks ago and am now a C.C. Fan!

[prodemocracyLela_Seth]

I've been obsessed with Trump and his risk to our democracy since J6.

[mikekelley]

Trump should really take the stand, it'll get him into prison that much quicker.

[joerogain]

''Stormy honey bunch, you remind me of my daughter, Ivanka.''

Donald tRUMP

[LS-imki]

Michael Cohen, I am grateful for your garbage disposal services..Love and gratitude

[higgs]

Michael Cohen is the living lawyer that Trump wishes he still had. Don't want to contemplate what he's done to try to raise the shade of Roy Cohn.

[PadraigCarthy]

blanche would be out of his depth in a car park puddle

[nancycrowe]

Lisa thank you for letting us know what’s going on. Love that dress I love purple and your favorite necklace. Please keep letting us know what trump is doing, bless you🥰🥰

[soniabayer]

Todd Blanche is pathetic and should be disbarred for his behavior in this trial!!

[Miss_Grundy]

By obeying his client and denying the truth of what his client did Todd Blanche has ruined his career. He may have had a good reputation as a federal prosecutor, but as an attorey defending a case in state court, he sucks big time.