How Consequential Is Trump’s Guilty Verdict? Neal Katyal Explains
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
- Neal Katyal, Professor at Georgetown University and the former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, explains how consequential the guilty verdict in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial is, and what the possible sentence could be.
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I love Neal's brilliance about law and love for this country.
He can't be brilliant if he doesn't know there is no crime here.
@@willmont8258What a stupid response, grow up.
@@willmont8258 Just like Orange Jesus: "Deny, deny, deny!" Pathetic.
@@fusionfan6883 The person who is stupid is the one who can't even explain what the felony is, but still insists there is a crime.
@@ohioskane363 The verdict will be overturned, because there is no crime. If it goes to the Supreme Court, it will be reversed 9-0. The Court will have no choice but to overturn. How come Neal doesn't know that?
Neal a man of great integrity!!!
What integrity? The first statement he made was a lie. It wasn't 34 individual felonies it was one split up into 34 counts. He's either a liar or an idiot or both.
Listen close, Neil K is probably the best attorney in the world
Then how come he doesn't know there is no crime here?
I think he's incorrect about Trump not being able to vote.
He certainly seems like one of them to me. Andrew Weissmann's not too shabby, either.
@@yosf5221 May depend on the state. But some felons barred permanently from voting.
Alan Durchawitz eats him for breakfast
Thank you for interviewing Neal! He was the #1 person I wanted to hear from concerning this verdict.
FACTZ. I was looking for this man because he's a truly knowledgeable man, and we appreciate his mind and love for this country. Blue Tsunami 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
And Mary Trump.
Mary Trump, I celebrate with you! 🎉🥳🍾🎉❤️💙
he looked like a used cars sales man and carries him self in a smug way off putting
If you can't work at Starbucks or McDonald's why IN THE HELL CAN HE RUN FOR POTUS???
Our system of laws is not like Starbucks or McDonald's.
Founding fathers never saw a con like 45. They could not fathom a crook in the oval office
The system is a freaking joke
Because there is nothing in the Constitution that prohibits anyone convicted of a felony from being a candidate or hold office. We need to amend the Constitution.
Because rich, white men made these absurd, obtuse rules for who? Themselves.
That monster should NEVER BE ALLOWED near the white house or the nuclear codes EVER!!!!!!!!
Another "should" post. If he wins, he will be allowed both.
He is the only POTUS since before WW2 who has not started a new war. I think the nuclear codes are better with him than anyone else.
Yet you're okay with an old man with dementia having access to them?
Tds
LMFAO……
Yes. And there should be a law that forbids any convicted felon from holding the office of President.
Absolutely!!
Any elected official should be free of criminal convictions and of any bankruptcy. These are standards in most other Western nations.
oh, HELL, YES! ❤😂🎉
We need a Constitutional amendment to make that so. Along with expanding the Supreme Court, we must elect a blue super majority in both chambers of Congress to get these two things done. 😉👍⚖️💙🇺🇲🕊
More than a law: constitutional amendment
I love Neal Katyal talking. So clear, so to the point, he is so smart, I think. Wish him the best.
I'm shocked and embarrassed by the behavior of the GOP
You should be shocked and disappointed over your corrupt Democrats that's who I'm embarrassed for
@@tflg3257 For Prison!
@@RichardQuaid yes trump for prison 2024!
@@tflg3257aren’t you embarrassed voting for a CONVICTED CRIMINAL? I like my presidents with a clean record.
Except for a rare few, it's all low-hanging fruit in that party.
The Lump
should have never been a President in the first place
Wouldn't have but for his criminal conniving.
a perfect storm was responsible . I count 30 different things that contributed to trump's Rise to Power . In short Koch bros Citizens United allowed for unlimited campain donations from puty's oligarchs and other billionaires , foreign money and trump's Grifting
The fact that the American people elected him in 2016 is to our eternal shame.
This case shows very clearly how he became president
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This case was very important !!!!!
It was obvious from the start when he refused to disclose his tax returns... he's a crook through and through!
He gave up his tax info eventually and what was found ...?
Crickets!
He admitted to not paying taxes 😒 as well as him telling Hillary her friends take advantage of the loop hole as well, so if we are going to pull his pull all of them !!
@@stephanielangston9193 You need to understand the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The former is standard business practice and the latter is illegal.
If Trump had done anything wrong with his taxes do you think he would have escaped prosecution?
What about his pension being paid for by the taxpayers? He should lose that.
I don't think a pension even matters to him. He has wealth. Mega wealth.
@@conniegorsline3126It's the principle.
@@conniegorsline3126 Yet he hustles bibles and gym shoes, all while pleading and bleeding his cult for $5 donations.
Revoke ALL presidential privileges
@@conniegorsline3126he’s got mega lawyer fees.
Oooh! His lawyers says he’s too old for prison. But for the White House he is as young as they come . These people….
Didn't they just say Biden was too old to be prosecuted? Who makes up these arbitrary rules?
If he gets "home confinement", cut off his internet service so we don't have to hear from him again. He should be in jail. Anyone else, would be
Oh yes. The only way trump's conviction will really benefit the country (other than making certain he loses the election, of course) is if he can be finally shut up, kept off social media, the news, and not given cameras and microphones to spout off.
Do you think Judge Merchan is going to miss out on the opportunity to lock Trump up?
Yes 🎉
The U.S. Constitution needs an amendment prohibiting a convicted criminal from running and becoming President It is a glaring omission.
or we are idiots 😳😗😞
Definitely.
people running for federal office should also be required to pass the same test that people applying for citizenship must pass.
Definitely. I think our "founding fathers" were too aware of their own frailties to put that in the Constitution.
It's one of many flaws the Dems need to fix. Start with Citizens United . . .
Katie Couric still has all her interviewing strategies, and tactics! She interviews on behalf of the people, and viewers, organically! We miss you, Katie!!!
A sad reality for us, but still a celebration for those who love justice ⚖️
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Yes!! Boo-yah!
His secret service protection should be revoked. We don't want our tax payer money protect a convicted criminal! Period!
Interesting point. I agree completely. There can’t be any precedent of course but it would be nice if someone in the government could bring this up.
My understanding is that the protection is not for him. It’s for the country. He can be hijacked and many other things that can create huge problems, especially a person like him that cannot be trusted.
Why, so they can kill him off to shut him up like they did Epstein and others? What the heck happened to our UNITED States?
@@RoxanneM- and dumcraps can't be trusted far less
Amen to that. Bad enough our taxpayer’s $$$ is going to flights & expenses of Congress ppl flying to NY to stand and defend a now convicted felon!
I totally agree. Getting re-elected, from Trumps point of view, would be his best bet to get out of jail free.
Our constitution has no provision fir self pardoning
Democrats don't know what is the crime. Legal expenses is legal expenses filed under legal expenses
Alvin Bragg great job.
Michael Cohen payback time finally.
Yes, congratulations, Michael Cohen, you did your time and helped transform this horrendous situation...
Agreed, but doing the (in my opinion) bare minimum doesn't suddenly make Cohen a good person.
He's a jerk and always will be, and I'd be happy if he went out of the public view for a while.
You must be an illegal or a communist!
@macsmith2013 Michael Cohen put 3 years of rehabilitation ,he is a new person thank God.
And Stormy Daniel. Thank u.
This was significant in that had the American people known about all of this, he may not have been elected to begin with.
All of what? Non-disclosure Agreements are not illegal. Companies paying Legal Expenses is not illegal. Maybe Cohen classifying a financial reimbursement to himself for services not requested is illegal?
Did anyone at all think that Trump was some choir boy and a paragon of virtue? And if he was, would that make him more electable, or less. Disclosure, I'm a Trump supporter.
@@quintrankid8045 Have you ever seen what the media said about Trump prior to 2015? Search for:
Trump Does The Unthinkable Liz Crokin
GUILTY! GUILTY! YES!!!
Yes!! 🎉
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!
Justice prevailed. 12 people may have saved our republic...Thank you New York
It's only the 1st step. An important 1st step but more to come. Judge better lay down proper justice and no more pats on the wrist for that orange sociopath.
No twelve people just destroyed the Republic in a partisan way, but they are not to blame it’s the judge that instructed them on what to do just find him guilty on anything and you don’t have to agree on all of the charges unanimously that is kangaroo court but the worst part about all this is going forward they are going to be suing their opponent every time they are ahead in the polls and they don’t like the candidate and the outcome, that’s what the Democrats accomplished because they still couldn’t find anything of significance to charge Donald Trump they just made up 34 felony’s out of misdemeanours he didn’t do nothing wrong Democrats and Republicans do this all the time and nobody was charged in history for all this stupidity until Donald Trump came along, but thank God people are not stupid and blind anymore they see right through it and that’s why his popularity has skyrocketed to another level that’s never been seen before and basically the Democrats have shot themselves on the foot this time they bit more than they can chew and Donald Trump will be elected by a landslide that’s never been seen before, next time just be careful what you wish for 😂
Neal knows his stuff I love it
Neil cannot say what is the crime.
When it comes to Democrats CRIME Does PAY but Trump is in their WAY
Crime after crime 🎶
Thank you for having Neal Katyal on. He is classy, calm and good at explaining the law.
There won't be any accountability if he doesn't go to prison.
he can't vote...for himself.
For misdemeanors?! Your hate is controlling you
@@saraw112 Sorry. Trump is now convicted of 34 FELONIES. Not misdemeanors.
@@saraw112 And willful ignorance controls you.
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Neal used to speak more on MSNBC and I miss him. Thanks for having him on, Katie! He’s brilliant!
It’s crazy how there’s a large percentage of the population who feel this was all political and are now voting for Trump. What is wrong with people….?
Most of those are bots
The people who are saying that we're already voting for him.
Reichwing cult. Not new. They are getting on my last nerve and I'm sick of how we all pander to them.
They are the minority. Always were and always will be.
He hasn't gained any voters from this. He has his base and that's about it. Don't watch the polls. They are inaccurate at best. Don't forget to vote. 💙
"Feel" BINGO! You figured it out. None of them use their good common sense. I bet their parents and grandparents are rolling around in their graves watching this!
He FINALLY won the popular vote . . .
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Biggest landslide of all time.
😂
Yes, up six percentage points yesterday and up nearly $40 million in ten hours. The people know.
Yep 12-0 to convict. 34 times
How the hell can any Republican person stand behind a candidate with over 30 felony convictions and then turn around and tell their children to be good citizens and obey the law?
Well they also are obsessed with “sanctimony ” of marriage and how many R’s cheat in their wives? Are DV abusers? Are married multiple times?
They only care when it can be used to control others.
It’s easy they’re cowards and it’s a cult
He's also a convicted rapist.
How can their representatives do it on the Impeachment?
It's called cognitive dissonance to the nth degree. It's an illness.
so happy to hear Neal, THE best!
FACTZ
Trump MUST be sent to PRISON. We cannot give him just a slap on the wrist for successfully interfering in a presidential election. Trump must be a negative example for all future politicians.
Its not happening this year, and if he is elected probably never.
Your comment shows you know nothing about this case or crime. There is no "election interference" here. You are believing BS.
His lawyer went to prison……
If you think that the POTUS is ever free .. you are sadly mistaken. While you and your family can walk into any store .. drive down any street .. with relative ease .. a POTUS has to have a lot of people standing around watching every secret movement. Trump will most likely be the next POTUS .. he got a lot of free publicity .. and sympathy! Mark my words. (BTW I'm not a Trumper!)
When Hillary financed-->DNS-->Perkins-Coie-->Fusion GPS-->Christopher Steele-->Russian fiction writer to create documents to smear Trump was that election interference with a rather more direct connect than this one?
All jobs are affected except POTUS!!!! wTF!!
That's the 'upside-down' for ya. :o/
Katie looked like she was exhausted, fighting to stay awake, and shoved the brightest, most unflattering light in her house right up in her face. And yet, she stayed focused and asked good questions. That's a pro.
High on wine, that's an alcoholic pro
If Trump cannot get a Secret Clearance, and he needs one to view Secret documents as President. How ca. He run for President?
Don't worry about that. The Supreme Court has already sided with the CRIMINAL.
All we need to worry about is making sure every gosh darn American in the country knows that a CRIMINAL INSURRECTIONIST wants their vote.
Because our imperfect Constitution doesn't protect us from psychopathic kleptomaniacal madmen who have enough money to run for office?
Excellent point.
He'll change the rules. Once he is president he will be a dictator and can do anything he wants.
Will he still hold a passport?
America is Alive well ❤❤❤❤❤
Neal is very informative. Excellent guest! Much respect Katie!
neal has spoken many times in front of SCOTUS. He is a huge lawyer.
Here's a neat math trick. 45-34=11 July.
Too bad Alito has attacked the judicial process: "A grand jury will indict a ham sandwich." Such a reckless, dangerous thing to say.
That's edging up on treasonous slander. "Ham Sandwich"...I think Lawyers should be also held responsible for any hyperbole against our/ their judicial system, which they took an OATH TO UPHOLD. I swear, people are out of control!!!! Lawyers need to stay in their lane.
@@deeterr1227 Treason is only about assisting the enemy in a time of war.
1st. It’s not true. 2nd. This was not a grand jury. This was a petit jury - a trial jury. And it had to find Trump guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Not held to account until he’s behind bars
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I love Neal's intelligent, thoughtful approach to legal topics and issues.
So glad to have Neal's input it is very valued! Thank you Katie!
I also wonder if our system of ‘equal justice for all’ will be a check & balance and Judge Merchan will sentence him the same as any other citizen who has now been convicted of 34 counts? Or will the judge yet again, treat him as a person above the law? Ten times he broke Merchan’s gag orders and never went to jail for thirty days as anyone else would have. I can only pray that trump will be treated equally before the law. 🙏🤔 I can only imagine how difficult it will be for a judge to sentence a former guy to jail time but if he is indeed a fair judge, he should. 🙏
Glenn Kirshner said nothing but serious prison time is accountability, is fair, is real justice. And I don't have too much faith in this judge. I hope he gets a spine. It's his job and We, The People are soooo overdue for justice.
Great questions, great interview.
Thanks, Ms. Couric.
Neil you are Respected. Always love listening to your take . The FACTS
Me too.
He was so sure he was above the law - and convinced his cult of this -
There is no crime. You believe a lot of BS. This will be overturned.
No, I don't believe Trump thought he was above the law. I believe he felt he was innocent.
Also, look at all the legal precedents Trump has set. That has opened up the way to pursue every other living POTUS. You know, the ones that really have struck deals with Russia and China.
When it comes to Democrats CRIME Does PAY but Trump is in their WAY..
The defense had no defense… that’s it.
Thank you Neal & Katie ~ This is the most clear, concise explanation of the trial I have heard. Brilliant!! So grateful for your insight & wisdom 🇺🇸‼️
Congratulations to stormy for her exposing the the angry orange inch!!😊😅😮😢
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Did you hear any of the analysis that suggests that her testifying might be grounds for appeal?
Question is what would a regular person be sentenced for this crime that trump has been convicted of? And if they were sentenced to a prison term for it then that’s what trump should get for his crimes and receive a prison term as well. This is the only fair way to make a decision on what he should be sentenced for his crimes.
No, because the statute of limitations had expired!
No, because Trump did not make any payments himself.
No, because Trump never told Cohen to pay off Daniels. In fact, Cohen paid with his own money.
No, because Trump had left the company that eventually paid the legal fees.
Isn't it ironic that people like to claim that Trump does not pay his bills and when his company does pay its bills it lands Trump with the possibility of over a century in jail?
Another of his lawyers down the drain.
Dump will lose all his lawyers. He doesn't know how to STFU and stop controlling his own legal experts. Because they did and said what Dump told them to (💥🤯💥) instead of what they knew they should have said or done, they lost this case.
Dump will continue to control his lawyers and lose all cases going forward. Guaranteed.
One would think a persons resume should be squeaky clean in order to run for high-end government offices ..especially the POTUS. I'm just appalled by all of this.
Let's ask Ole Tom about Sally.
Great hearing Neil Katyal’s take on the verdict and what it means. Thanks, Katie.
12 jurors had to repeat guilty 34 times. Trump heard 408 guilty verdicts. Bahahahaha.
After the complete verdict is announced I think they just poll each juror for a verbal yes/no whether that was indeed the correct verdict. Much quicker with no loss of clarity.
34 for 45. Now punishment must be done!
Always a pleasure to hear Neal Katyal, calm and intelligent. 🧡
So, can we indict genni Thomas now?
Her and uncle Thom
For what
@@jasonr8364 she helped plan the insurrection.
System and justice system won. Congratulations!
If only Mitch McConnell would have done his job and impeached the traitor on Jan 7th.
Freedom died today
So enjoy hearing from the both of you!
Love Neal Katyal's point of view! Thank you!
If convicted of a felon, change the law, so felons can't run.
Here here 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🏅🏆🎯
But how many votes do you need to get that made into law, and how likely is that with current legislature?
Thanks Katie and Neal!
I hope he gets 5 years community service where he has to scrub all of NYC subways. In jail he just sits there. Get his ass working for once!
Dump's ass needs to work IN PRISON.
No I want prison for Trump and Trump can wash bathroom in prison.
I live when Neil is on , because he is serious ,and very clear in his explanations when talking about the law .
Trump is going to have a New York Probation Officer! That will be a great SNL skit!!
Add the 34 felonies to his sexual assault conviction! Yeah, let's vote this sheister into office, I mean, what could go wrong??😂
Glad our system is strong-
Is it though? So many magaheads.
United!!!!!!
@@stephanieclark6154united? So you’re saying you want 4 more years of Biden with high gas prices
*Trump continues to prove he's the worst of the worst.*
Joe Biden has turned Trump into America's Nelson Mandela locking up his Political Opponent President Trump.
No dude. you are a serial criminal. boom! well said Neal.
He can’t vote!
I was listening to a fancy legal theory whereby he still may be able to. Something to do with having the conviction transferred from NY to Florida where Trump lives, and then DeSantis granting him permission to vote. I'm fuzzy on the details, but apparently it is a possibility. I'm not convinced, but you know if it can be wrangled, he'll do it...
Yes he can
😅 YOU'RE A COMMUNIST!
I wish US politics didn't have global ramifications. Sigh!
There are a lot of people in the US who wish the same. No more worrying about Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Japan, NATO, etc. No worries about the South China Sea, about piracy on the high seas. We can leave the UN. How does that sound to you?
Katie and Neil should celebrate while they can. We never had this happen in our Country because it's appalling.
He would also NOT be able to travel abroad. Many, if not the overwhelming number of countries, prohibit convicted criminals from entry. Visa applications either made online or on paper, usually ask whether one has been convicted of a felony and/or been imprisoned/jailed in the past.
And Neal is absolutely correct. All 34 charges resulted in a conviction. It's one thing to have 1 or 2 convictions, but not 34. Then there is his repulsive behavior before and after the jury trial (including veiled threats), and the lack of remorse for his criminal acts. But there is also one last critical element, which is character. A Forensically trained Psychologist or Psychiatrist would have to concur that he poses a continuing threat to the rule of law, and should therefore be incarcerated in a jail or prison. This would be the best, and likely only guarantee to keep the now convicted felon from committing more crimes.
Bingo. Very few ppl even mentioned this--Dump's anti-social behavior every day in court was him saying to the judge, the jury and the case itself, "I give you my middle-finger."
Then to not have any family everyday, especially his own wife, or daughter and son-in-law was a real bad look! Lastly, expect that Dump will lose all criminal cases going forward.
Dump is a narcissist and as such, he doesn't know how to STFU and stop telling his own legal experts what to say and how to say it. RU kidding! None of his lawyers are standing up for themselves--knowing they'll be fired.
Dump is a loser. 1st case of many he will sink himself.
He won’t be jailed pending appeal before the election…meaning he can continue to spew lies and rant like a maniac for what, years? Our laws are soooo messed up.
White collar crime, first offense. White collar crimes usually get kid gloves but Martha went to prison.
Having his guilty verdict chip away even 2-3% of his vote is the best we can hope for at this time.
Maybe another 1-2% once his reported "Apprentice N-word tape" is released.
Baby steps, I know, but maybe just enough.. 🤞
@@macsmith2013 If there was an 'Apprentice Tape' it would have been released years ago. It doesn't exist.
@@ryan7864 Maybe, maybe not. We'll see.
Trump is still bound by Merchan's gag order. For instance, Trump is not allowed to say how many $millions Merchan's daughter has made from this trial.
As for "spew lies" isn't that covered by the First Amendment? Or does that not apply to people you don't like?
We were ready to accept the Jurors decision no matter what it was ! Jury’s work jury’s are the peers who look , study , ask , go over everything! Like Santa Clause the jury went over the list , checked it twice to see who we’re notty or nice ? 🗽⚖️🇺🇸
Lawyers never miss a meal.
Thank you Alvin Bragg and your team, the witnesses and mostly the jury. Now Justice Merchan needs to lock him up.
They had an incredible judge and jury. Things were done right.
The jury was. The judge was way too lenient but maybe, hopefully that will change NOW. Only serious prison time is the deterrent for any future president to not break these laws. Prison time is justice and nothing less will work.
Morning Katie. I woke this morning with a nice thought for the day. I was thinking of all those Jan. 6th criminals who are sitting in their jail cell, hoping for a pardon. Smiles.
I was hoping Neal would comment sooner rather than later. He is such a clear communicator.
34 for 45. I prefer presidents who aren't convicted felons
In jail at least 4 years!!
The timing is working out well. Merchan will be able to jail Trump right before the Republican Convention. Still, this is not political so I don't suppose he even thought of that!
Wont't happen, although we wish it,they will take his cell phone and desserts away for two weeks.
Job well done
Von shitzin pants trump mr cohen really did it today in pants😂all 34 counts felony love this jury
Thanks Katie and Neil !!!
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34 for 45
Not so fast!!! Accountability only comes with substantial jail time. A $500 fine and two weeks house arrest won’t cut it.
Thank you for your fair and balanced interviews from both individuals last night. I am an independent. I didn’t vote for Trump. I do believe in the law and always want the right decision made.
His base will still vote for him. Sad!!! He will appeal and this will drag out in the court.
Vote blue Americans!!! Our Democracy is on the line!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💪👍🙏
He needs to be remanded in custody for sentence. He's a proven swindler now. No more bending the law.
Document "fire sale" starts tomorrow at Mar-A-Lago
He won’t be. He’s white, powerful, first time offense of a white collar crime.
Received an undeserved
@@Grandpa_Boxer 🤣🤣😂😂😂
Thanks a bunch
He hasn't been held accountable yet ! Not until he's in JAIL.
I cannot vote for ANY convicted Felon.
LMFAO
Yet ur current president just waged war on Russia
Judge Merchan needs to enforce the gag order while he appeals and revoke his passport. Should make him wear an ankle monitor too but I doubt he will. Thanks Neal and Katie!
We should stop talking precedence and start talking law.
It's too bad the press missed the mark and referred to it as a hush money case. It was not.
The defendant had no defense.
There was no crime to defend against.
Nada, amazing.
And yet our system of checks & balances does not seem to be working in the case of judge Cannon! Why can’t our system do something about her blatantly protecting/ siding with trump?
You have to cease having judges appointed according to their political beliefs. Judges in Australia, the UK and most other first world countries appoint their judges on merit. I worked at the Federal Court of Australia, sat in assisting Justices during hearings and also spent time in judges chambers. None of us ever had a clue which political party they followed. If that was found to have occurred here there would be a massive scandal. This is the way you keep,politics and the judiciary seperate. You cannot have it any other way as we have witnessed in the US. So open to corruption and disgraceful to see. It has to stop!!
Thank you both for helping clarify all the details. I so appreciate it.