Lawrence: Sleeping 'old man' Trump made trial look like it was in a nursing home
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes the political history that was made outside and inside the courthouse of Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Outside the courthouse, Republicans led by House Speaker Mike Johnson rose up to show support for Donald Trump. And inside the courtroom, Michael Cohen’s cross-examination almost made you “begin to understand him” for the first time.
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Thank you to Cohen’s family for doing a loving intervention to help Michael, the truth, and the country.
@ChristineKane-on8bf
13 күн бұрын
Respect!
@markthomas7279
13 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mike Johnson is the perfect example of a Religious Hypocrite.
@nancymarquis3943
11 күн бұрын
He's afraid.
@user-om9hh5ig4k
10 күн бұрын
A Religious Zealot / Hypocrite Is The Worst Kind Of Witness. The Tree Is Known By It’s Fruit.
@katep6099
10 күн бұрын
Wonder if someone gave him 30 pieces of silver like a predecessor?
@joshrepp5876
9 күн бұрын
And when the churches are full of religious hypocrites that makes him a very powerful person.
@shariaguillon7861
9 күн бұрын
It appears we all think the same thing about Johnson.
My question is - are "We the People" paying the members of the legislative branch to attend this trial? I was under the impression that they worked for us, not the defendant in this trial.
@paulinethomas7001
13 күн бұрын
You would think so, wouldn't you! Well here we are
@pisachanation414
7 күн бұрын
Of course "We" are! We pay their salaries too. We pay for the Secret Service Detail of the POTUS. We also pay Administration Cabnet Members Secret Service Details as well. Taxpayer money pays for 567 White House Employees as well, to the estimated amount of $49.6M every year, more or less.There are 524 staff members in the White House, 91 of them are paid $150,000.00 more or less, 41 of them earn $180,000.00 more or less. The average salary for paid staff members is $104,505.00. There are 19 staffers who are not paid salaries. Most of them are paid by outside agencies. Obviously, I made an incorrect career choice.
@jdmac1475
7 күн бұрын
Exactly!! And I want my tax money back from each one of those who attended the trial and then keeping all representatives all evening to do what they could have done earlier. They’re wasting our money alright but it’s not Biden doing it, it’s trumps flunkies.
@jdmac1475
7 күн бұрын
I can see Secret Service for President but why do we still protect a man that attempted to overthrow the same government he was to protect? Who didn’t pay his rightful taxes but we have to. Why are we protecting trump’s family? Does he get a pension? If he gets back in office he wants to take mine. After 55years of working.
Mr O'Donnell, Sir, you are Loved. There is nobody that brings it like you do ...
@ROBERTMORAN-mv7eq
8 күн бұрын
Choke on those words.
@MrOpaulo
8 күн бұрын
@@ROBERTMORAN-mv7eq Robert Bobert
@MrOpaulo
8 күн бұрын
@@ROBERTMORAN-mv7eq Robert Bobert, is that you
@Atzy
7 күн бұрын
@@ROBERTMORAN-mv7eq XD oh no, the internet hoodoo priests have descendent on the comment section, trying to will their political opponents dead with impotente rage alone.
JOHNSON HAS KISSED the RING!! OF SHAME!!
@axeguy85
13 күн бұрын
Is that what they are calling "the dangling thing" these days, a ring?
@brendaedwards8132
13 күн бұрын
He kisses a lot of butt too every chance he gets!
@KAMMD
13 күн бұрын
💙Any which way, we Dems need super majorities in both the House and Senate .. Vote Blue November 5 💙
@mariacapobianco788
13 күн бұрын
Johnson is a fake Christian he is a Maga cult
@herminaedwards5242
13 күн бұрын
Yes he still has the stains around his mouth! Next time, the Dems should let him fall!
Lawrence o'Donnell, you are the best , look forward to your broadcast every day !!!
@ReneeUK1
13 күн бұрын
Agreed!
And who paid for the flight to NYC ? Taxpayers??🤨
@karmaisreal111
10 күн бұрын
Of course!
Lawrence, you are a true artist. The verbal picture you painted of Trump sitting in court was sheer genius.😂
Lawrence is the voice of the higher conscience of our nation.
@timfahey7127
13 күн бұрын
Yes.. He also has many charity's he is a member of.. Google it and donate. He'd like that. I recently donated to "KIDS IN NEED OF DESKS" Our comments are sufficient, but I bet a good way to thank him for his journalism would be to make a donation to the above mentioned. No pressure❤
@aprilrains973
11 күн бұрын
Really?
Michael Cohen is this century’s John Dean. Thank you Michael Cohen and Lawrence O’Donnell for fighting the good fight for America.
@jsim5572
13 күн бұрын
It's a sham trail and it will not stop the maga movement
@ConfiscatedZyra
13 күн бұрын
he already stated in court years ago about making a payment to Stormy Daniels without Trumps knowledge. if the story changes then his credibility is gone.
Lawrence really knows how to put together the facts and present them in a very meaningful way. He's my favorite on MSNBC.
Lawrence is the best. He tells it like it is, and it's all true.❤ Lawrence is so detailed. He's the best.
Lawrence O'Donnell is simply the best.
@crocadoodle7101
13 күн бұрын
Better than all the rest
@lucylillypad1512
13 күн бұрын
I heard Tina to!
@mamaj7104
13 күн бұрын
@@lucylillypad1512Better than anyone I've ever met...❤
@beverlywatson885
13 күн бұрын
Totally agree
@aprilrains973
11 күн бұрын
The best at what, creeping people out? Can't argue with you there.
Would this be tolerated if it was Obama or Biden instead of Trump? No.
@cathyfred9575
13 күн бұрын
They would have been impeached before losing America .the GOP CREATED AND EXCUSED A TRAITOR MADE EXCUSES AND PARDONED THE CORRUPTION STOP THE WAR VOTE BLUE IN 2024
@innanas
13 күн бұрын
They would be "storming" something if it were any Democrat.
@dirtywheeler5534
13 күн бұрын
If it was Biden or Obama charges would have never been brought. Open your eyes.
@RobinCopeland-gy9vr
13 күн бұрын
Biden gets a free pass BC he is old your right he hasn't been in the hot seat where he belongs. You will see, at Americas expense
@kathrynstruck4555
11 күн бұрын
Shouldn't tolerate this behavior from ANYONE. No matter the party. Obama was not indicted because he didn't commit crimes.
Lawrence is an AWESOME born storyteller. Absolutely LOVE his segments. He’s why I subbed to this app 🖤
I appreciate the thoughtfulness in your commentary; it encourages critical thinking .
And Dan Quayle’s political career was destroyed over a misspelled word. Oh, how far the GOP has fallen.
@bernadettegaudin2235
9 күн бұрын
Potatoe-potato?
@MrShobar
8 күн бұрын
Quayle's political career wasn't "destroyed". He just had zero appeal and capability.
@flagthiscensors
8 күн бұрын
@@MrShobar I dunno. He had nice eyes.
I love the way that Lawrence narrates and weaves everything together. Johnson is a fake Christian and a Traitor!.
@thomasstevens9988
13 күн бұрын
Amen!!
@mariegeorge8865
13 күн бұрын
Those evangelical Trump lovers are all hypocrites. No way is their behavior Christian. Those Republicans who are in court to support Trump are only there because they knew it looked bad that no one was there for Trump. They have no shame.
@Ghost-Mama
13 күн бұрын
AGREED
@richardhoner7842
13 күн бұрын
I think Baptists are big on forgiveness. Bill Clinton comes to mind.
@bobmarshall6688
13 күн бұрын
He is a "Christian" if you believe "Christian" is a right wing political cult.
WELL DONE Lawrence!!!!!
Lawrence O'Donnell SHOWS he is an excellent orator. We can paint a picture of the courtroom. Cohen is a lawyer, he went in KNOWING how to carry himself, go hard in the paint, and shoot for the win! WELL DONE!
Mike's Johnson: a perfect example of situational ethics.
@asise5722
13 күн бұрын
Mike Johnson has “no” ethics, situational or otherwise. IMO
@davidalexander2167
13 күн бұрын
He's the toad on trumps mushroom
@janetglover999
13 күн бұрын
GOP is a joke.
@user-hu5iw4lb4x
13 күн бұрын
Exactly, well stated ! ❤
@LT-em1vu
13 күн бұрын
Mike is a great man.
Makes me sick House Speaker would go to court!! Sick and disgusting. 🤢🤮
@TDS_ExistMaga4ever
13 күн бұрын
No sick and disgusting is voting for a senile traitor
@tellittothemarines704
13 күн бұрын
It makes you sick but does it surprise you ?
@MegaSmk
13 күн бұрын
@@tellittothemarines704sadly and alarmingly: no.
@alisonwilson9749
13 күн бұрын
He should have stayed away- it's quite wrong for any legislator to be in a court except as a defendant or a witness. There ought not to be even the appearance of government pressure on any judicial process.
@jyi5506
13 күн бұрын
My guess is Johnson is VP pick, going for Trumpianity votes.
SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON GO HOME! It is completely inappropriate for you to show up on behalf of the defendant in a trial that follows the RULE OF LAW! What are you, his cheerleader? You ought to be ashamed. The PEOPLE of the JURY will DECIDE!!! VOTE BLUE
@oliviaturner7388
13 күн бұрын
The 2nd in line to the presidency no less! How did we get here?! 😡
@genespell4340
12 күн бұрын
@@oliviaturner7388 Third in line.
@aprilrains973
11 күн бұрын
How awful for Mike Johnson to show up and support Donald Trump. How is that inappropriate? Judge Marchan's daughter is a democratic fundraiser making millions of dollars from this trial, so if you want to talk about inappropriate it's Marchan not recusing himself.
@aprilrains973
11 күн бұрын
@@oliviaturner7388 How did we get here? People voted for Joe Biden who is the most corrupt and weak president we have ever had. He's afraid he won't win unless he gets rid of Trump. He is despicable.
@AM-lz6bk
11 күн бұрын
Do you say something about Thomas and his wife?
First 4 min deserves a standing ovation. Thank you for say the quiet part OUT LOUD
Donald Trump and house speaker Mike Johnson continue to show the hypocrisy of the religious right
@godfreycarmichael
13 күн бұрын
The hypocrisy of the religious wrong.
@tellittothemarines704
13 күн бұрын
The Republicans, like a lot of people who profess to be religious, use religion as a shield and a distraction to hide their true nature.
@Slo-ryde
13 күн бұрын
Which is what Jesus disliked the most!!
@jenniferharrison1445
13 күн бұрын
The fake religious right
@paulford9120
13 күн бұрын
Religious Reich
Lawrence, the absolute best 🙌 in journalism.
@thomaspirog3616
13 күн бұрын
This isn't journalism, it's political propaganda....
@thomaspirog3616
13 күн бұрын
This isn't journalism, it's pure propaganda and fiction.
@flowers6576
13 күн бұрын
💯!!
Lawrence, Not sure if you know it, but you're a poet and comedian. I'm in stitches!!! I am going to listen to your commentary again to make sure I didn't miss any of the jokes!!!
@Boogiebear-1965
8 күн бұрын
Lawrence is absolutely the BEST! He would be an excellent college professor. I'd take EVERY class he offered. Learning would be so easy. He explains EVERYTHING so clearly and so well. He's incredible!
Thank you,Lawrence..you ARE loved!!!!
Lawrence always hits the spot in his monologues.
@psylocyn
13 күн бұрын
His monologue is the only thing worth watching an MSNBC
@jeffyfromfamilycircus
13 күн бұрын
The spot that makes you regurgitate your stomach contents 🤮
@christopherhughes8402
13 күн бұрын
Might want to see a dr about that. Sounds like you have an allergy to truth.
@Mark_Brooks
13 күн бұрын
@@jeffyfromfamilycircus See you at Donnie's sentencing hearing! Will be wild!
@Neal_Sporin
13 күн бұрын
❤LO'D❤
Throwing all dignity in the trash just to get a nod from the mob boss. Johnson is not the first, or last, to do it. But to go cheer him up at the courthouse is a new low, even for the GOP.
@gointothedogs4634
13 күн бұрын
He and the other Musketeers all came in dressed alike. What was that about?
@abbersj2935
13 күн бұрын
@@gointothedogs4634 "Look boss, we love you, and you have such great dress sense".
@22__24
13 күн бұрын
You really can't get much lower than Mike Johnson. What a fool!!!
@daydays12
13 күн бұрын
beyond disgusting for a self proclaimed 'Christian'
@bekind5738
13 күн бұрын
@@gointothedogs4634 It is what Mobster's do in court as a show of support in NYC
Lawrence O’Donnell is hands down the best commentator and narrator of these hearings across all media.
BRAVO, Lawrence! Outstanding work! Thanks again for the work you do.
Watch Mike Johnson ,”bear false witness”. What a hypocrite !
@brahmburgers
13 күн бұрын
Repubs are making Christianity look ridiculous. Pence sticking with Trump - after the Hollywood Access tape went public, ....is yet another of the thousands of ways US Bible Thumpers tarnish Christianity.
@Faretheewell608
13 күн бұрын
Oops
@22__24
13 күн бұрын
Well said!!!
@flyrobin2544
13 күн бұрын
I watched him and thought he looked real sick, kissing Trump's rear live on TV!
@daviddriver9168
13 күн бұрын
Mike Johnson is one of the many reasons why few people trust members of the Christian cult.
We, as Americans have to vote the mega republicans out of office.
@terryheatwole6153
13 күн бұрын
You can identify them by their red hats and ties.
@ronbelanger4113
13 күн бұрын
You, as Americans voted every one of them in.
@Slo-ryde
13 күн бұрын
Sadly, many won’t
@markthomas7279
13 күн бұрын
A very significant (close to half) the country are republican voters. You could seek unity. But you seek division!!
@BlondiNativeAme3
10 күн бұрын
@@ronbelanger4113 I didn't, I always vote BLUE!
Dang Lawrence, you're so good at bringing us into the courtroom!
What amazing commentary. Lawrence is a National treasure.
America is in a sad place with these Republicans!
@catherinepatton8699
13 күн бұрын
Very sad place, we, all of us must wake up. Vote for American freedom to remain .
@gingw7333
13 күн бұрын
America is in a very dangerous place with these Republicans.
@newyorkcitythebigapple359
13 күн бұрын
But , but the Democrats voter to keep him as speaker. Hahahaha.
@Meridian83West
13 күн бұрын
@@newyorkcitythebigapple359 It was the least offensive of two disgusting choices.
@newyorkcitythebigapple359
13 күн бұрын
@@Meridian83West hahaha, You lost it
Pathetic Mike Johnson. Hakeem 4 Speaker!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great presentation of truth and real perspective
Oh Lawrence, I so totally enjoyed your vivid description of Trump’s sleeping face!
Lawrence’s speech about Trump’s mouth collapsing as he slept is a fantastic bit of writing, better than any court artists.
@michaeltrower741
13 күн бұрын
He left out the drooling.
@tometriceshepherd6609
13 күн бұрын
Trump aren't really sleep, it's part of the act. Don't forget the apprentice he was promoting. He knows how to act, and fake a sleep, it was a show.
@KiraLovesMichael
13 күн бұрын
YES!!!
@gointothedogs4634
13 күн бұрын
@@michaeltrower741 That's an idea, next Trump could hawk gold monogrammed drool buckets.
@Stephanie-007
13 күн бұрын
A masterpiece.
We don’t need a crook in the White House
@user-zs2di4kv9x
13 күн бұрын
Best post this beautiful morning💯🎯👍 🇺🇲💙🌊🙏🇺🇦🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽
@Ghost-Mama
13 күн бұрын
Agreed!!
@rhondawi6389
13 күн бұрын
There’s already a crook in the WH right now
@janetharley9465
13 күн бұрын
You have one in there right now.😂😂😂😂😂
@Ghost-Mama
13 күн бұрын
@@janetharley9465 just because his known Liar 🤥 political opponent says so?? Or do you have the proof that the Republicans can’t seem to find on the guy?? If you have proof of any crimes… step up. Otherwise… you are spreading hatred towards someone who doesn’t deserve it.
Mr. O'Donnell your jouralism skills are absolutely STELLAR. I love, love, love your use of such descriptive words. ❤ You provide such a vivid imagery that can be so comical, I truly enjoy it.
Right on Lawrence !!!
You hit the heart of Johnson’s hypocrisy! Judas!
@wolke1955
13 күн бұрын
🎯
@rodb4923
13 күн бұрын
The evangelicals have turned their backs on Jesus and have also become JUDAS
@sheiladavidson7475
13 күн бұрын
Nobody does it like Lawrence when people come out and Goof themselves for Trump!😊😊😊😊😊😊
@larryrejcek5203
13 күн бұрын
@@rodb4923Donald trump is this This is it selfish.I'll fish and chowder's man
@xjarheadjohnson
13 күн бұрын
Mike Johnson is why the Founding Fathers deemed *ALL* religions unfit for modern, civil governance. The *1st Amendment's Establishment Clause* prohibits the government from making any law, _“respecting an establishment of religion.”_ This clause not only forbids the government from establishing an official religion, but also prohibits government actions that unduly favor one religion over another. It also prohibits the government from unduly preferring religion over non-religion. *Constitution Article VI Supreme Law - Clause 3 Oaths of Office* _"The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; _*_but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."_* This means nobody is ever required to swear to a god or on the Bible, or any other religious book for an oath of office. They may choose a god or religious book, but none is required. Thomas Jefferson and Calvin Coolidge did not use a Bible in their oath-taking ceremonies. Theodore Roosevelt did not use the Bible when taking the oath in 1901, nor did John Quincy Adams, who swore on a book of law, with the intention that he was swearing on the constitution. _"In this enlightened age and in this land of equal liberty, _*_it is our boast,_*_ that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the laws, nor deprive him of the right of attaining and holding the highest offices that are known in the United States."_ *-George Washington* _“The United States is not a Christian nation any more than it is a Jewish or Mohammedan Nation.”_ *- John Adams* (American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, Founding Father & 2nd president) _“...the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion."_ *-Treaty of Tripoli - June 7, 1797. Signed by President John Adams & Ratified UNANIMOUSLY, by the Senate June 10, 1797* ....only a few times in history the Senate unanimously agreed on anything. A 2018 Supreme Court Ruling re-affirmed this statement, from The Treaty of Tripoli. The Supreme Court released an opinion on May 14, 2018 in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Assn., 584 U. S. (2018), Justice Thomas in his concurring opinion wrote: _"The Treaty of Tripoli was passed by the Senate and signed into law by President John Adams. As such, it is a "legislated text" which must be read "textually". The lower courts in this case read a hypothetical legislative intention into the text by dismissing Article 11 as "a mere formality". _*_The language itself makes a clear direct statement that our government is not based on the Christian religion and any attempt by a government official to represent our government as Christian contradicts the text and the historical understanding of our founders."_*
Sycophantic jellyfish Mike Johnson, there to uphold and promote the criminality of DT.
@selftaopath
13 күн бұрын
When I was growing up in a Southern Baptist ruled house, dancing wasn't allowed. Now they praise the most sinful SOB on earth.
@ellenpederson-lewis8557
13 күн бұрын
Well said!
@trishverdadan3756
13 күн бұрын
I call it sucking up.
@lynnpaulovich920
13 күн бұрын
These republican politicians are mere puppets and mouthpieces for a cheap con man. Trump is laughing at each and every one of them. A sucker is born e born every day. And the majority of them have gravitated to the republican party.
@user-zs2di4kv9x
13 күн бұрын
And they brought ramaswamy in a leash
You’re in your finest hour these days, Lawrence, and I feel the same way! ❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤬
I don't hate Trump. I just don't want him to be President again. He did enough damage the first time around.
@aprilrains973
11 күн бұрын
Inflation was at 1.4%, the border was secure, there was peace throughout the middle east, and we were energy independent. What damage did he do exactly?
@nancymarquis3943
11 күн бұрын
@@aprilrains973 Took advantage of the American public...used us to enrich himself and family like any 'despot. Ignored COVID...how many Americans died...unless you believe they 'just died'. When he began to accept it was real, he suggested "injecting bleach". I'll never forget the astounded look on that govt nurse during his press mtg!
@RLReagan
10 күн бұрын
I agree. I’m so surprised at how quickly so many of our countrymen either don’t remember or don’t care. He used to be a beloved American, altho somewhat of a caricature like on Apprentice, but now he is truly hated by half of Americans.
@MelanieEaves
9 күн бұрын
He's still way better than Biden... And what other choice do you have? How do you figure he did damage to our country... What did he damage.... Really?
@MelanieEaves
9 күн бұрын
@@RLReaganI wouldn't say half... That's stretching it
All those Republicans should be held accountable for the statements made
@tja3495
13 күн бұрын
💯
@artbagley1406
13 күн бұрын
Those (R)s are GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION WITH TRUMP.
@paddyholly2184
13 күн бұрын
Accessories After the Fact. Obstruction of Justice. Dereliction of Duty. Contempt of The Rule of Law Spreading FAKE NEWS FAĹSE ACCUSATIONS. Being Absent from Work without a Doctor's Note. Lol.
@jstsayn9133
13 күн бұрын
Those congressdudes who showed up to support drumpf should be docked pay for time spent not doing their job... but that would be every day.
@cherylconlon1525
13 күн бұрын
The democrats should have to pay for this stupid trial..trump 2024!
There are not many persons who would publicly apologize the way Michael Cohen did to Congress, to his family and to the entire USA for his corrupt actions on behalf of Trump. He also said that he was ashamed of his behavior. I have come to have much respect and admiration for Michael and how he tried to turn his life around for the better.
@susanhewitt6359
13 күн бұрын
Redemption is a beautiful word, and Michael Cohen exemplifies it!
@ReneeUK1
13 күн бұрын
I did not like Michael Cohen much, but changed my mind after reading his books. They made things a lot clearer and him more likable because of his honesty and taking the blame for his mistakes instead of blaming others for things he did wrong. I'm proud of how he handles himself in court as it won't be easy to see all that dirty laundry out in the open and, in front of the whole world, admit to all the things he's done wrong. Chapeau Michael!
@RobiePezzos
13 күн бұрын
@@ReneeUK1that’s the whole point! You fool
@riparianlife97701
13 күн бұрын
He told the truth knowing that doing so led to incarceration. Those who kept their mouths shut got pardons.
@cynthiawerts9745
13 күн бұрын
I thank God for Michael Cohen or we wouldn't find out about none of Donald Trump's behavior.
I just love Lawrence! Keep up the good work. 👏👏💪💪👍👍
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MERRICK GARLAND. 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Glen you know this needs to be done.
Speaker Johnson should check the Commandment regarding "THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS".
@cocochel6244
13 күн бұрын
SO PERTINENT !
@12thDecember
13 күн бұрын
Also, thou shalt have no other gods before me. Johnson idolizes DT.
@jillybe1873
13 күн бұрын
Also thou shalt not commit adultery. And possibly thou shalt not covet.
@herstoryswitness
13 күн бұрын
Johnson broke a bunch of commandments. I guess he meant he "follows" the Bible and has heard of it but doesn't necessarily believe in the "recommendations" of the commandments.
@mariegeorge8865
13 күн бұрын
It must be very hard for politicians to resist the temptations that power brings......
When thinking of Speaker Mike Johnson, "Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. " - Blaise Pascal
@bobbieminami4484
13 күн бұрын
Judas!
@12thDecember
13 күн бұрын
It is _lack_ of religious conviction that makes him support DT. His so-called faith is an empty shell.
@mariegeorge8865
13 күн бұрын
Seems to me, it's all image for these people. Much hypocrisy.
Wow, that was amazing Lawrence. ❤
Lawrence - Thank you for expressing so clearly and truthfully what is exactly going on. You are the best!
Johnson is a weasel.
@user-dv1ih9vv2g
13 күн бұрын
Johnson is a Bible thumping weasel.
@cynthiamorrisgreen9282
13 күн бұрын
He sure is! The Dems bailed him out..from losing his job as Speaker.. then he turns around and says and does this. You just effed up!!
@WillettaHamar
13 күн бұрын
Trump should get double time that Cohen received.
@JCGible
13 күн бұрын
Yes
@josedelatorre2569
13 күн бұрын
or a wussy...take your pick
Mike Johnson is a WOLF in SHEEPS clothing
@bojax67
13 күн бұрын
MAGA Mike is not disguising his LOVE and ALLEGIANCE for his "MESSIAH"!!! You have to be some kind of EVIL to make a MAN forsake his GOD!!!
@juliemissick4206
13 күн бұрын
Personally, I’m not the least bit surprised.
@99ways2alwaysBhappy
13 күн бұрын
@bojax67 or have knowledge of an illicit affair with Mike Johnson involved to blackmail Mike Johnson to appear in front of that court supporting Trump. Or maybe Trump has knowledge of Mike's wife. Who knows? But Michael Cohen knows that blackmail and threats have been used by Trump to coerce support historically. Why would Trump not be using them now?
@curtisleeyork1978
12 күн бұрын
@@bojax67 oh well. Pelosi was 100% for Dems. Now its your turn. Welcome to politics. It also happens with presidents. Biden is 100% dem and Trump is 100% Rep, so .....i wonder who will win. moral of the story is, what goes around, comes around.
@kathrynstruck4555
11 күн бұрын
Trump does have a Big Cult.
Can't imagine the events if it were a former Democrat president on trial!!!! Vote MAGA OUT IN NOVEMBER
brilliant Mr O’Donnell!
Cohen: "Sounds like something I would say." LOL Gotta love Michael C!
@tareewoods2434
13 күн бұрын
I do!❤
Great commentary! It is disgusting to me how Mike Johnson & other republicans spoke out against the trial in support of Trump. They will NOT get my vote!
@EUCvibes
13 күн бұрын
He was a great president why are you upset
@lizzieintx
13 күн бұрын
There needs to be more limits placed on the first amendment. This is worse than yelling fire in a theater.
@paulgibbon5991
13 күн бұрын
@@EUCvibes Da, Fellow Americanski.
@CraigMcfly1985
13 күн бұрын
@@EUCvibesum nope he wasn't.
@Nevertrump923
13 күн бұрын
@@EUCvibesby what measure? You are pathetic
Nailed it again L O
The son of a Holocaust survivor works hard, graduates from law school and finds himself doing unspeakable acts for a man of German heritage. Sad. Really sad.
@sherryobar5750
13 күн бұрын
Wow, good point!
@oliviaturner7388
12 күн бұрын
The irony!
@benniebenson5786
9 күн бұрын
Similar to Tim Scott
Ask Mike Johnson should we remove "Thou shalt not commit adultry" from the 10 Commandments?
@ellenpederson-lewis8557
13 күн бұрын
And "Thou shalt not bear false witness" for all the Republican's who came to court to spew lies today.
@mamaj7104
13 күн бұрын
You'll get an answer that has nothing to do with the question you asked him. That's the maggot way.
@elenalatici9568
13 күн бұрын
Why has no one asked those questions? They're so obvious. Why?
As a Gen-X white male, I suspected in 2016 the tragic horrors of Donald becoming President. What I could not have predicted was the depths to which this country would fall.
@ellenpederson-lewis8557
13 күн бұрын
Truth
@TheGoodDaisy
13 күн бұрын
It is pathetic and sad that so many want to use the lies of Trump to distract from each of their criminal malfeasance & fraud.
@MsRollingstone11
13 күн бұрын
Gen X woman here, same.
@jillybe1873
13 күн бұрын
Here in the UK we anticipated the Fall of America since the 1600s
@RobinCopeland-gy9vr
13 күн бұрын
Can't get any worse of a disaster than Biden has us in hands down. Forget all the talk about false this or that. People are getting killed and have been killed under Biden. But then again the hate you all have for Trump is what's sickening
Lawrence, I could listen to you all day. You are the best!
Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell.
Holy cow, Mr. O'Donnell. This is poetry.
@victorybeginsinthegarden
13 күн бұрын
This was meant for drumpt ears he watches the show. Lol
@brendanichols5293
13 күн бұрын
My sentiments exactly.
I must admit that seeing Mike Johnson there was very surprising.. Bad decision.
@ellenpederson-lewis8557
13 күн бұрын
I'm truly not surprised by anything anymore!
@firstlast-tp7zo
13 күн бұрын
You expected better? He went to MAL after getting the Ukraine/israel funding legislation passed to kneel before his real king and beg forgiveness.
Wonderful commentary Lawrence!
Brilliant commentary as usual! Thank you!
mike johnson just killed his political career , democrats saved his butt when mtg tried to have him removed again , mike is on his own now , and it doesn't look good for yet another republican with no honor or dignity , he should have kept his nose out of court , the speaker of the house should not have been there as a cheerleader for the suspect , very bad move soon to be late speaker.
@22__24
13 күн бұрын
Worst move Mike Johnson could have made !! I new he was a low life individual that stands behind the Bible.
@johnmcdonald9977
13 күн бұрын
@@22__24He actually HIDES BEHIND IT!
@mamaj7104
13 күн бұрын
@@22__24. one of the scary ones. M.T.Grenade will be bringing another motion to vacate next week, just watch.
@herstoryswitness
13 күн бұрын
He had no choice I'm sure. When his orange god called him, he said "Yes Lord, I am coming."
@boobopish
13 күн бұрын
@@herstoryswitnesseveryone has a choice. He CHOSE to have trumps back, even tho he knows Trump has committed a crime, or more.
What a great storytelling of Michael Cohen’s redemption moment. Great work, Lawrence
@perkasami6305
13 күн бұрын
It really was. I've been watching Michael Cohen working so hard to redeem himself, and there are a lot of people that aren't aware of it yet. It's obvious he feels shame and remorse for his prior actions if people paid attention. And the way he speaks and the words he uses now makes it obvious that he's a changed man. He's returned to what his core values really are and then some, and he's actually making a stand for them and for others. He absolutely acknowledges there has to be redemption. That he owes it to himself and everyone else. That's another sign of remorse. That he feels like he's still earning his redemption.
Thank you, Lawrence.
I agree--great job! PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
The gag order explicitly says Donald can not use others to break it. These accomplices should all be arrested together with Donald for breaking the gag order again.
@happygrandma2732
13 күн бұрын
So why aren't they. The judge seems to be bluffing.
@juliemissick4206
13 күн бұрын
I agree. They should be, but I doubt that they will.
@gggrrl2284
13 күн бұрын
Wouldn’t it be ironic if their actions cause their fearful leader a month in jail 😳
@SusanScrapPassion
11 күн бұрын
Part of the gag order says that he cannot have anyone to speak for him if they are talking about the jury, witnesses or family members of the judge. One of the GOP members spoke negatively about the judges daughter. So, the gag order has been violated again. Time for Trump to go to jail.
Lawrence O'Donnell is one of America's most trustworthy journalists.
Five years ago, this would've sounded like a story from Weekend Update. Thank you, Dirty Donnie, for bringing America down to the level of a comedy sketch.
"Send me invoices so there can be even more hard evidence against me."
Quote: "Religiosity is to Mike Johnson what vulgarity is to Donald Trump." This describes the characters to the point. Lawrence O’Donnell you make my day ;-)
The basic tenets of Christianity are the Ten Commandments. How can you possibly call yourself a " Christian " if you break those commandments or condone and praise the breaking of them by one who calls himself the" Chosen One"?
@monicawallace-jn8tl
13 күн бұрын
The 2 utmost tenets of Christianity are the Golden rule and love your neighbor as yourself. The 10 commandments are from Judaism. In Judaism, they also follow The Golden Rule - that’s where Jesus learned of the rule growing up. However, I do agree that any of these laws and tenets are broken every day by MAGA Mike with his support of a false leader, #45.
@DesertStarr-108
9 күн бұрын
@@monicawallace-jn8tlThank you 🙏
Thank you Lawrence O'Donnell That was right on point That's why I always watch you I know you will give it to us straight
Lawrence you are a poet, Thank you.
I have no respect for Trump or any Republican who supports him and lies for him. What a mockery! I'm sick of them and their lies. What ever happened to integrity ?
@twiglet2214
13 күн бұрын
Whatever happened to sanity ?
@mjc42701
13 күн бұрын
I agree, they only spew lies like Trump because they are brainwashed by hate, fear mongering and victimhood, everyone else is to blame for their sorrows. People who work and are prosperous (not wealthy), pay taxes and don't care if people who are poor get help, this is also the way a Christian feels. I still try to feel empathy for these folks and pray they come out of hate filled fog Trump has them under.
@SannTenny
13 күн бұрын
I have no respect for Biden or Democrats who support him or his lies. What a criminal in our White House! No integrity and all corrupt!
@LaLadybug2011
13 күн бұрын
They have no morals, integrity OR religion. They are all liars that have sold their soul for power. Period.
@britishrocklovingyank3491
13 күн бұрын
Integrity is a myth we all chose to believe because we are cowards.
Mike Johnson can take his phony Jeebus is the perfect example of the sad state of main stream Christianity.
@godfreycarmichael
10 күн бұрын
@@MarkZolezi You are correct. I find it very difficult to understand such idiocy. Thank you for pointing that out. Have a blessed day!
@bluejay6184
9 күн бұрын
This is not true Christianity, mainstream or otherwise. No way, no how. Ask yourself, WWJD? Donald Trump and his followers are blasphemous.
You are simply the best, Mr. O'Donnell.
My grandmother used to say the samething, "Im just resting my eyes, I'm not asleep." She was knocked out. RIP NANA❤
it is a divine miracle how mike jonson can look his children in the eye without being deeply ashamed 😂😢
@earthtaurus5515
13 күн бұрын
The glasses Mike Johnson wears are mirrors, they only show himself.
As a Canadian I truly appreciate your adept skill in the fine art of sarcasm Lawrence. Your place here is guaranteed should you need asylum after the election. 😂
@user-hd8yc5lp9x
13 күн бұрын
Is it a piece of art, just so rhythmic and poetic and factually! ❤
You nailed it!
Lawrence is a genius. Johnson is not a Christian Shame on him.
Other commentators describe Trump's closed eyes as "defiance" but I think it is more like denial...like a child sticking its fingers in its ears because it does not like what it is hearing.
@Gruin
13 күн бұрын
Denial of the Facts of Truth.....
@luv4cat986
13 күн бұрын
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯
@shiva2731
13 күн бұрын
Or the eye roll of a rebellious teenager…
Such hypocrisy and total lies! Johnson just showed us who he is. Believe him!!
@22__24
13 күн бұрын
Mike Johnson is without a thought a slimey snake.
@naomineal1785
13 күн бұрын
Democrats don't bother saving Speaker Mike Johnson anymore!!!!!
@susanbuck4897
13 күн бұрын
Ha ha haha haha hahaha!!!
@analgas
13 күн бұрын
Anyone who couldn’t already see what a religious creep this guy is, is deaf and blind.
@aliciahowell9617
13 күн бұрын
I bet Trump forced Johnson to show up today to keep his job. He didn’t even go through security to be in the court room. He was there for the photo op and then out the door speaking to the press.
Thank you, Lawrence! I always enjoy you segments! 💙🇺🇸 Vote Blue
How has America fallen so low. We are all waiting “to breathe free” again.
The Nod Father!
@gointothedogs4634
13 күн бұрын
Good one!
@user-hd8yc5lp9x
13 күн бұрын
Perfect
@bessmahaneypilates8638
13 күн бұрын
You win 😅
@suehowie152
13 күн бұрын
It's funny..Here in New Zealand we call diapers nappies..As in nap- pies..More appropriate in this case..😊
@mikeskoog6689
13 күн бұрын
Nod Farter….
I am just mesmerized by the way Lawrence speaks. Its like he's reading a mystery novel & youre waiting for the crescendo, then the end. I just love him.
@yvonneaustin7224
13 күн бұрын
I completely agree! Lawrence is the best!!!!!
@sophierobinson2738
13 күн бұрын
Kinda makes me think of Walter Cronkite. Especially the “we were there” history films, for children.
@janyceseahorn4013
13 күн бұрын
Amen! Lawrence is the best!
I hope Lawrence O’Donnell is a moderator at the debates!!
Lawrence's commentary is articulate, insightful, and invaluable. It should be preserved in an archive so we can better understand these dark, decadent times.