Lawrence: Trump defense's lone witness Robert Costello was 'utterly contemptuous'

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  • MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how Judge Juan Merchan had to clear the courtroom in Donald Trump’s criminal trial because of the “utterly contemptuous” behavior by witness Robert Costello.
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  • @whiskyjames4200
    @whiskyjames4200 24 дні тому +1499

    The way Judge Merchan handled his courtroom, should've been the way the Republican Party dealt with Donald Trump in 2015.

    • @tja3495
      @tja3495 24 дні тому +51

      🎯

    • @GrandmasLife657
      @GrandmasLife657 24 дні тому

      Majority of Trumplic_nts does not have the spine to stand up against ex president Trump.

    • @waffleweave
      @waffleweave 24 дні тому +58

      Yup. Or at the latest, January 7 2021

    • @susanmiller2414
      @susanmiller2414 24 дні тому +39

      Bravo! Good point!

    • @philipd8868
      @philipd8868 24 дні тому +29

      Agreed, and 2020 and 2024

  • @seantlewis376
    @seantlewis376 24 дні тому +886

    Insulting the judge has got to be the dumbest thing anyone can do in a courtroom, whether witness, attorney, or gallery.

    • @bijou3000
      @bijou3000 24 дні тому

      Well, it's tied for stupidity with _trying to scam the appeals court with a phony bond_ when you're hoping to have the appeals court overturn your civil financial fraud and criminal falsified business documents cases.

    • @nomenclature9373
      @nomenclature9373 24 дні тому +19

      Costello is now a nominee for this year's Darryl "I object" Brooks award.

    • @andrewnewman9563
      @andrewnewman9563 24 дні тому

      Fascists are never bright, they're bullies.

    • @BaalsMistress
      @BaalsMistress 24 дні тому +27

      I suppose that loudly insulting the Jury might be worse, but it's close.

    • @bijou3000
      @bijou3000 24 дні тому +40

      I have to add, scamming an appeals court with a phony bond after they reduced it for you already, when you plan to appeal to that court is pretty dumb.

  • @BisBoss
    @BisBoss 24 дні тому +233

    Loved the storytelling of what occurred in the courtroom. Nothing but respect for Mr. O'Donnell! He and Ms. Maddow are my reasons for watching MSNBC.

    • @danpenry8899
      @danpenry8899 23 дні тому +1

      All of the stuff they preach you believe but Joey bear admitted that she doesn't like Joe Biden to Bill Maher on her daily show The view but she doesn't want to voice her opinion because she'll lose her job😂😂😂😂😂😂 just like this reporter😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @advicemaster1365
      @advicemaster1365 23 дні тому

      Key word "story." Sounds like you would buy beach front property from him in Arkansas. Sad, but typical liberal.

    • @michaelwebb325
      @michaelwebb325 22 дні тому

      Storytelling is right. Rachel mad cow hasn’t been right in 8 years. This case is done. Trump 24

    • @CodyJarvis-jy4it
      @CodyJarvis-jy4it 22 дні тому +1

      You know it’s the truth is it’s the opposite of what O’Donnell and mad cow say it is😂😂😂

    • @ilovebrocoli6068
      @ilovebrocoli6068 22 дні тому +1

      Judge was running interferance for Bragg by sustaining 99% of objections

  • @deannewilliams3321
    @deannewilliams3321 24 дні тому +78

    Costello was there to intimidate Judge Merchan. He failed. Great reporting Lawrence, it felt like I was there.

    • @johntempleton3560
      @johntempleton3560 23 дні тому

      he intimidated him.... how?

    • @deannewilliams3321
      @deannewilliams3321 23 дні тому +1

      @@johntempleton3560 that’s just it, he didn’t intimidate the judge lol. He tried and failed.

    • @johntempleton3560
      @johntempleton3560 23 дні тому

      @deannewilliams3321 okay, how did he try to?

    • @deannewilliams3321
      @deannewilliams3321 23 дні тому +1

      @@johntempleton3560 The side eye and staring him down. Judge put a stop to it very quickly. Did you watch the video?

    • @johntempleton3560
      @johntempleton3560 23 дні тому

      @deannewilliams3321 i thought i did. maybe i missed something. whats the time stamp in the vid?

  • @MrMisuma
    @MrMisuma 24 дні тому +1308

    I’ve worked in a Kindergarten for over 20 years and I’ve met kids more mature than Trump and his goons.

    • @kimclarke5018
      @kimclarke5018 24 дні тому +49

      Fair assessment

    • @lightwillprevail
      @lightwillprevail 24 дні тому +38

      Wisdom and grace has nothing to do with age.

    • @axiomaddict
      @axiomaddict 24 дні тому +21

      Same here (well, 5 years).

    • @whiskyjames4200
      @whiskyjames4200 24 дні тому +22

      I believe you.

    • @calvinthomas8734
      @calvinthomas8734 24 дні тому

      Goons. That's what's going on. Trump is victimizing America. We all have to vote against this. It's lawlessness. It's wrong. Vote blue all the way down. Then we will hold the Democrats to what we want

  • @Dont.Call.Me.Tall.
    @Dont.Call.Me.Tall. 24 дні тому +1190

    I think Costello appeared as insane as Giuliani today, and that is saying something.

    • @jillsalkin7389
      @jillsalkin7389 24 дні тому +6

      Yes!! How about the STUPID way Giuliani goaded authorities about his whereabouts, and he was arrested at where he was ---- his birthday party!!

    • @phampton16
      @phampton16 24 дні тому +57

      Absolutely totally agree he was just disgusting and pathetic 💯💯💯

    • @queenslyric800
      @queenslyric800 24 дні тому +21

      Wow.

    • @Belzedar
      @Belzedar 24 дні тому +54

      I'm alarmed that this is another seasoned professional who's drinking Trump's Kool-Aid. Such outrageous conduct could well be fuelled by Trump's attempts to never refer to Judge Merchan without saying he's corrupt and 'conflicted'.

    • @spellru23
      @spellru23 24 дні тому +39

      Only the best people. So sad.

  • @deanbuzzell233
    @deanbuzzell233 23 дні тому +46

    Jesus. This is one of your your powerful statements, sir. You are one of my favorite sources of analyses and information. I trust you implicitly to always call 'em as you see 'em, but always in a truthful, forthright manner. MUCH respect, Mr. O'Donnell, and many thanks for your unique brand a factual, hard-hitting reporting.

  • @veritas2222
    @veritas2222 23 дні тому +61

    How nice to hear your well-deserved praise for the Court Officers. Thank you. 👍

    • @X-Ray.Romano
      @X-Ray.Romano 22 дні тому +1

      Lawrence is, as we all know it, a true gentleman. If only everyone in politics these days possessed a tenth of his devotion and empathy, America would be in a much better okace.

  • @dbharcadia2
    @dbharcadia2 24 дні тому +470

    Lawrence 's analysis is 100% spot on. His explanations for what is going on in court is clear as a bell. You have got to love him!

    • @thesmilingtouristguide4931
      @thesmilingtouristguide4931 24 дні тому +26

      I was hooked on Lawrence's account of what took place. He really knows how to tell a story or relay events.

    • @amberackerson5916
      @amberackerson5916 24 дні тому +20

      Agree!!!!!!

    • @jvallas
      @jvallas 24 дні тому +17

      @@thesmilingtouristguide4931 He loved his job writing for "The West Wing." And was damned good at it.

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 24 дні тому +14

      He's the best! ♥

    • @joko09010
      @joko09010 24 дні тому +16

      He’s in a league way above the rest.

  • @skyrocketcoast219
    @skyrocketcoast219 24 дні тому +985

    #45 loser insisted Costello to get in the stand.. and to act the thug lawyer.. and it all blew up.
    It was perfect .

    • @bobheck8326
      @bobheck8326 24 дні тому

      Spectacular!!! What a f**king 🤡

    • @josefeibl8230
      @josefeibl8230 24 дні тому +3

      Blew up or fell apart? Acquittal or mistrial? Judge panicked because the case fell apart. Had to go make a phone call for his next order?

    • @GreenBeanGreenBean
      @GreenBeanGreenBean 24 дні тому +88

      @@josefeibl8230 easy conviction, won't even take an hour for the jury

    • @lindabishop1402
      @lindabishop1402 24 дні тому +55

      And with a name like Costello??? 🤷‍♀️ come on, the 1st thing I think of is the mob when I hear names like Costello, lol 😆

    • @RM-jb2bv
      @RM-jb2bv 24 дні тому

      Knock it off, goofball.

  • @charlesmartin-4334
    @charlesmartin-4334 23 дні тому +10

    Vote blue 💙 Biden/Harris 2024

  • @Miniature-Solutions
    @Miniature-Solutions 24 дні тому +44

    I grew up listening to Walter Cronkite as a child. He always caught my attention and I loved listening to him give the news. You sir, surpass him. Absolutely captivated by your delivery and respect you give the information you disseminate. Pure poetry.

    • @Ironsmithfarm
      @Ironsmithfarm 23 дні тому +4

      Sheer bloody poetry delivered with humour, wit and razor sharp perspective.

    • @aaronsarchive82
      @aaronsarchive82 22 дні тому +5

      One of the best journalists in the industry. Up there with Woodward and Bernstein.

  • @felixdeluxe5060
    @felixdeluxe5060 24 дні тому +565

    If some people start to think rules of law are not for them (or thier cult), democracy is in danger.

    • @phampton16
      @phampton16 24 дні тому +29

      Absolutely totally agree 💯🇺🇸💙

    • @carlwaltens424
      @carlwaltens424 24 дні тому +25

      Yep.
      And I voted for him twice .
      NEVER again..

    • @daydays12
      @daydays12 24 дні тому +17

      @@carlwaltens424 Good for you.

    • @steve20118
      @steve20118 24 дні тому

      Over 39 MILLION voters already think Trump is above the law.

    • @suehowie152
      @suehowie152 24 дні тому +17

      ​@@carlwaltens424Glad you found yourself.

  • @sistersnake4629
    @sistersnake4629 24 дні тому +1756

    Trump wanted him to act like this, that's why he was there

    • @carlwaltens424
      @carlwaltens424 24 дні тому +159

      Yep.
      The Cult must Go..

    • @oliviatopisterhasahya4454
      @oliviatopisterhasahya4454 24 дні тому +89

      How much are they willing to sacrifice their life.

    • @tja3495
      @tja3495 24 дні тому +53

      💯

    • @JRoss-zxzx
      @JRoss-zxzx 24 дні тому +153

      Was a test for Donnie to see how much he could push himself. Trump don't mind sacrificing minions.

    • @typicalhguy9290
      @typicalhguy9290 24 дні тому +106

      Another tactic to provoke a mistrial? Appeal on the basis that the judge was mean to your witness? Could be.

  • @teekay5286
    @teekay5286 23 дні тому +31

    Lack of decorum at every level across this country is costing the mature development of a nation..

    • @brahmburgers
      @brahmburgers 21 день тому +1

      I'm in a 3rd world country now, and everywhere I go, people of all ages greet me with genuine smiles and goodwill. A world of difference from being in the USA.

    • @waterGodh2o
      @waterGodh2o 20 днів тому

      Sure and the liberals can't identify male or female

  • @pattir6628
    @pattir6628 24 дні тому +21

    I am an official court reporter in a similar court in my state. My judge has NEVER had to clear the courtroom in a jury trial. A note about daily transcripts, the daily copy the court reporter puts out is a rough draft. While there may be some small errors or omissions in these dailies, the final transcript will be a different matter. Before a final draft, the court reporter will make corrections and fill in any dropped words, and it is the official record of the court and extremely accurate. I can't imagine the pressure this court reporter is under, but she seems to be doing a great job. Kudos to her, and kudos to the judge, and kudos to the rest of the court staff for taking control of the courtroom!

    • @herballycorrect
      @herballycorrect 18 днів тому

      No one is above the law accept Hunter and Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and pretty much every other DNC operative out there! The Demoncrats are turning America into a banana republic!

    • @user-ls2bh2ff2s
      @user-ls2bh2ff2s 14 днів тому

      Oh my living proof no nuts there Mr.!!
      A sham is a sham obviously you don't recall your mother,you know the old gal you sold down the river years ago??

  • @livelife4471
    @livelife4471 24 дні тому +450

    What happened in the courtroom yesterday is a glimpse into what a second term of Trump would look like, "utterly contemptuous" of government institutions and democracy.

    • @donnitummond2075
      @donnitummond2075 24 дні тому +1

      If the JUDGE was impartial as he should be this would never happen! Grow a brain!

    • @christopherdipierro2471
      @christopherdipierro2471 24 дні тому +1

      Last I checked between the 2 running candidates only one of them has a successful track record and he had to contend to a worldwide crisis/epidemic while the other can't find his way off the stage on a good day and shakes hands with invisible people and falls over thin air on a bad dad. One left office with a 1.4 percent inflation rate and the other is struggling to bring it down to 3 percent from the 9 percent he's had the majority of his term. Ones projected to lose every battleground state, with the exculsion of one and even that's debatable because it's within the margin of error and some polls are alluding to potentially losing in a landslide, while the other sits in a bogus trial that the longer it goes on becomes more and more of a clown show and its not because of the defense.

    • @donnitummond2075
      @donnitummond2075 24 дні тому

      Get ready for a lawsuit yourself for once again!

    • @razorburn7745
      @razorburn7745 24 дні тому +29

      @donnitummond2075 Ah yes, the classic “everyone is corrupt, except Donnie” defense. You guys aren’t in a cult, though, right? 😂

    • @razorburn7745
      @razorburn7745 24 дні тому +31

      Question for MAGA: Trump left his 1 term having added $7 trillion USD to our national debt (the most of any single term president) which policy or law did Trump pass that led to this glorious economy I keep hearing about from his fans? I’ll wait..

  • @brendaharrup6693
    @brendaharrup6693 24 дні тому +405

    Lawrence O’Donnell is THE best that journalism has ever produced. Thank you, Sir, for everything you do to keep us in the truth and the light. 💙

    • @susanhewitt6359
      @susanhewitt6359 24 дні тому +26

      Mr. O'Donnell and Rachel Maddow are my go to's for big media, you can count on the facts with them!

    • @kathrynmiller3151
      @kathrynmiller3151 24 дні тому +11

      @@susanhewitt6359oh my GOSH! These two are the most rank propagandists in fake media.

    • @LeslieGMN
      @LeslieGMN 24 дні тому +14

      @@kathrynmiller3151 “Fake media”? Really?

    • @euniceransfer7873
      @euniceransfer7873 24 дні тому +18

      Amen, and thank you Mr. Lawrence for I have always believed you.

    • @newgravityfilms
      @newgravityfilms 24 дні тому

      ​@@kathrynmiller3151what did he say that was fake?? It's all written down fool by the court reporter. People like you are why the country sucks right now.

  • @suzannekiraly4480
    @suzannekiraly4480 23 дні тому +12

    Thank you so much Mr. O'Donnell. This was a fascinating account of what happened in the courtroom. I am one with the jury in my great respect for Judge Merchan.

    • @VideoOpinion
      @VideoOpinion 14 днів тому

      Yes, thank you for being consistent with your lies. That’s the only thing you have going, consistency with lies and Trump Derangement syndrome for pathetic Biden.😂😂😂

  • @moretoknowshow1887
    @moretoknowshow1887 24 дні тому +178

    Judge Merchan doesn't f around. That's what we need from every single judge handling a Trump trial..

    • @marshamariner7897
      @marshamariner7897 23 дні тому +6

      He needs 2 throw lyingbdump in jail ....YESTERDAY🤢🤮🤬🤢🤮🤬

    • @davemacomber7401
      @davemacomber7401 23 дні тому +5

      I agree with u

    • @editorgyrl17
      @editorgyrl17 23 дні тому

      Exactly. Florida case judge Cannon is a crime herself.

    • @justsaying3729
      @justsaying3729 23 дні тому +6

      Could someone please pass this on to Aileen Cannon.

    • @stevehagen9804
      @stevehagen9804 23 дні тому +1

      He let a perjurer and a prostitute say whatever they wanted, but someone poking holes in the prosecution infuriated this “judge”

  • @strombouts
    @strombouts 24 дні тому +897

    Costello's performance was absolutely priceless. He put the final nail in Trump's coffin. BRAVO!!!

    • @BaalsMistress
      @BaalsMistress 24 дні тому +108

      Cohen said he didn't trust Costello as a lawyer.
      So Trump's defence put Costello on the stand and demonstrated that Cohen's instincts were good on that point.

    • @MaudeWhite-yc6ji
      @MaudeWhite-yc6ji 24 дні тому

      Child my son sez U R A FVKKBOII whatever that means but he's very street wise

    • @johnbrown9802
      @johnbrown9802 24 дні тому

      You keep dreaming liberal Trump is getting off thanks to Cohen.

    • @johnbrown9802
      @johnbrown9802 24 дні тому +10

      Trump 2024

    • @khorkina2010
      @khorkina2010 24 дні тому

      For prison ​@@johnbrown9802

  • @chegeny
    @chegeny 24 дні тому +153

    I served on a jury once. The judge became a person we admired in a way that's difficult to describe, almost like a parent. Abuse directed at our judge was upsetting and memorable. We were instructed to follow the evidence and focus on the idea of "reasonable doubt", and we did... But as human beings, we noted everything that went on in that courtroom.

    • @andrewstevenson118
      @andrewstevenson118 24 дні тому +19

      Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @daydays12
      @daydays12 24 дні тому +9

      Thank you for your interesting , informed post.

  • @marbarquinero5583
    @marbarquinero5583 23 дні тому +47

    Thank you for the details.
    Order prevails 🙏 For the good of our Country and our Democracy ❤

  • @Navigator2166
    @Navigator2166 24 дні тому +17

    God, I wish all of this could have been televised! This is a great loss to the public. Not as many of the public will be able to hear this stunning course of events so remarkably presented by Lawrence O’Donnell. Thank you sir for this dramatic presentation of such historic events. 🇺🇸⚖️🇺🇸

    • @CodyJarvis-jy4it
      @CodyJarvis-jy4it 22 дні тому

      Think everybody’s getting sick of seeing one hoax after another they play against Trump and then you watched the Biden crime family get away with everything

    • @brucebaran4450
      @brucebaran4450 21 день тому +1

      I'm also disappointed with the court proceedings not being televised , being so important to the Nations Survival. It is, "WE THE PEOPLE " business to know!
      ABOLISH QUALIFIED IMMUNITY!
      Biden/Harris Vote Blue 🗳 2024

  • @minnie8781
    @minnie8781 24 дні тому +340

    Judge Merchan has my utmost respect. I salute him.

    • @nilnil8411
      @nilnil8411 24 дні тому +7

      He's a disgrace

    • @mitchhills4747
      @mitchhills4747 24 дні тому +1

      @@nilnil8411 He is a good Judge and has stood up to Trump in the same way as Judge Engoron did and look what happened there. Trump was found liable in massive fraud and ordered to pay almost $500m in fines. Which he STILL hasn't paid lol! No point defending Trump on this - the Judge had every right to clear the court, due to the obnoxious conduct of the witness.

    • @abbofun9022
      @abbofun9022 24 дні тому

      @@nilnil8411because he’s not afraid of the orange turd?

    • @mfoco1
      @mfoco1 24 дні тому

      Why? He is behaving like a dysfunctional parent. Trunp has been sitting there blatantly committing criminal contempt, and he failed to do anything about it. So this witness came in thinking he can also behave contemptuously.

    • @Mra5000-
      @Mra5000- 24 дні тому +1

      the guy is compromised....smh .....bad comment

  • @EvErLoyaLEagLE
    @EvErLoyaLEagLE 24 дні тому +660

    This should warrant Costello's disbarment from practicing law

    • @phampton16
      @phampton16 24 дні тому +38

      Totally agree 💯🇺🇸💙

    • @serendipityshopnyc
      @serendipityshopnyc 24 дні тому +27

      Not hardly. But it might get him a sanction and a fine. A few days in prison for contempt of court, if he doesn't cool down over the weekend.

    • @sharontrujillo
      @sharontrujillo 24 дні тому +10

      ​...it's Monday!

    • @clive3490
      @clive3490 24 дні тому +13

      @@serendipityshopnyc he still has 9 more "contempts" before the judge will "do anything", though

    • @typicalhguy9290
      @typicalhguy9290 24 дні тому +19

      Disbarment might be a bit of a stretch (I don't really know what the standards are, though), but I'll bet Costello doesn't try to argue any cases in front of Judge Merchan any time soon.

  • @stevegarcia3731
    @stevegarcia3731 24 дні тому +106

    2/3 of America has been waiting for a judge to do SOMETHING

    • @advicemaster1365
      @advicemaster1365 23 дні тому

      99% were waiting for an acquittal. Now it will be a hung jury. Total witch hunt. Again.

    • @ilovebrocoli6068
      @ilovebrocoli6068 22 дні тому

      Trump is winning in the polls...

  • @user-my8tf2du1e
    @user-my8tf2du1e 24 дні тому +27

    Justice itself is on trial here.

    • @rendaowe
      @rendaowe 22 дні тому

      No doubt! The whole US has been under thuggish attacks from the beginning of the whole TRUMP CIRCUS!

  • @Machistmo
    @Machistmo 24 дні тому +448

    Chaos is Trumps happy place. Costello should be disbarred

    • @shellimendoza7332
      @shellimendoza7332 24 дні тому +20

      💯

    • @ShelleyinBoston
      @ShelleyinBoston 24 дні тому +16

      Amen

    • @PointofConnection
      @PointofConnection 24 дні тому +7

      Sure Costello. Now that he exposed Cohen as a total liar. At least accept that you have been fooled. That is more honest.

    • @gordonmills7798
      @gordonmills7798 24 дні тому +7

      Costello should be given a medal for fighting against Democrat Judicial corruption:

    • @PaulUttermohlen-NewHomesGuide
      @PaulUttermohlen-NewHomesGuide 24 дні тому

      @@gordonmills7798 LOL. So you heard his testimony (or read the transcript) and you think he fought against "Democratic judicial corruption?" That's a sad interpretation of reality. The judge didn't bring this case. This judge has done nothing that could even be remotely described in reality as corrupt. And nothing Costello said addressed such an issue. Dream on MAGA cultist. Your Führer is likely heading to prison!

  • @victorjanusz2254
    @victorjanusz2254 24 дні тому +568

    Benedict Donald’s disdain for our nation of laws has never been made more clear than he & his team’s disrespect for this renowned judge

    • @tja3495
      @tja3495 24 дні тому +22

      👍

    • @danielroque8504
      @danielroque8504 24 дні тому

      Judges have allowed trump to disregard the laws!

    • @phillipridgway8317
      @phillipridgway8317 24 дні тому +13

      And yet, still around half of the country thinks he's perfect Presidential material!!!!!!!

    • @alondathomas293
      @alondathomas293 24 дні тому +17

      That's what these magaheads get for thinking they can act like trump and get away with it. Duh.

    • @RichLP1
      @RichLP1 24 дні тому

      phillipridgway8317 Yes and an even greater majority re-elected Richard Nixon when anyone paying attention knew HE was guilty.

  • @user-ix8bx6ek3t
    @user-ix8bx6ek3t 24 дні тому +19

    WOW.....people have started to become ruder and questioning. When the judge asks to clear the court room....leave.....he's not going to change his mind because you said "why"?
    What is wrong with people now a days? No respect!

    • @panam4974
      @panam4974 20 днів тому +3

      MAGA = Karens and Kevins. (With apologies to all people named Karen or Kevin.)

  • @deborahdicesare9042
    @deborahdicesare9042 23 дні тому +13

    I sat on a murder trial and the one person that we all looked up to was the Judge. He treated us so well, he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.
    The jury has to decide someone’s future, they have to make decisions that will affect many people, not just one, and the Judge knows that. That’s why I think most judges are held in such high regard.

  • @mattbriddell9246
    @mattbriddell9246 24 дні тому +127

    That court reporter deserves a bonus for being able to capture all that chaos.

  • @erizabeta
    @erizabeta 24 дні тому +480

    the level of scummy corruption on display by Trump's team is repellent

  • @bdegrand
    @bdegrand 23 дні тому +6

    THANKS for your first-hand description of this event -- and your respectful insight into the working of the court.
    It was important to see the transcript of what transpired while the court was cleared.
    It reinforces my great respect for Judge Merchan and the strength of character with which he oversees his court, in the face of the sneering oppositional behavior and lack of professionalism by the defendant and his legal team that the Judge has had to manage for weeks on end.

  • @BethLarsenSedona
    @BethLarsenSedona 24 дні тому +17

    Lawrence O’Donnell, thank you for so expertly putting these proceedings into perspective for those of us who don’t deal with this kind of thing every day. You are most appreciated!

    • @j.m.c5238
      @j.m.c5238 19 днів тому

      Only women speak like this

  • @midnightreader84
    @midnightreader84 24 дні тому +476

    I would have had to leave the courtroom for cheering loudly for Judge Merchan.

    • @phampton16
      @phampton16 24 дні тому +42

      Totally 💯🇺🇸💙

    • @ChristinaTaft
      @ChristinaTaft 24 дні тому +20

      Great judge. Almost seems foreign. I hope we get our country the United States back to speed and growth instead of going backwards :(

    • @walk6932
      @walk6932 24 дні тому +1

      @@ChristinaTaft going backwards? So you're saying Biden is a bad president.

    • @janice369
      @janice369 24 дні тому

      Maybe he means tRump & his bootlicking brownshirts. And fascist MAGAts in Congress & corrupt SCOTUS'. You don't think that's backwards? I do. ​
      @@walk6932

    • @stephenkennedy8305
      @stephenkennedy8305 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@walk6932 I am saying we have not had a good president since Jimmy Carter. Or congress. And yes Obama, while a good man did not live up to the promise.

  • @yvettepearson4216
    @yvettepearson4216 24 дні тому +934

    Just another example of the MAGA contempt for the rule of law.

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 24 дні тому +6

      Holy burner account 😮

    • @ankhpom9296
      @ankhpom9296 24 дні тому

      MAGA cult will be made to respect the law.

    • @davidkavetsky2377
      @davidkavetsky2377 24 дні тому +5

      That's rich considering you tried to claim 933737 felonies for DT😂😂 Sureeee buddy five zillion felonies

    • @mykofreder1682
      @mykofreder1682 24 дні тому +17

      They could have returned with no Costello, headed to Rikers for a week instead of testifying.

    • @Slo-ryde
      @Slo-ryde 24 дні тому +11

      People such as RC will be given cabinet posts if T wins😅

  • @karenblake68
    @karenblake68 23 дні тому +22

    That was an incredible report, so well told so that everyone could understand what a breach of conduct occurred. Thank you for laying it out clearly.

  • @barbarajbanks1283
    @barbarajbanks1283 24 дні тому +85

    Laurence, very glad and thankful that you,if no one else,we’re present in the courtroom at such an “unprecedented “ time in judicial history. Thank you Thank you…

  • @Swnsasy
    @Swnsasy 24 дні тому +482

    Juries do not like this game Trumps team is playing at all. Many reports came out that when the red tie brigade came in from Congress, "the judge and many of the jurors looked visibly annoyed," so it backfired on Trump! Good!! Great reporting as always Lawrence!!

    • @Dont.Call.Me.Tall.
      @Dont.Call.Me.Tall. 24 дні тому

      Also the one woman crying on the stand about her former boss, whom she was fired by, and later wrote a nice book about. It just screams "WACKY CULT!" to me. Just like Cohen testified to.

    • @JJ-gz8cd
      @JJ-gz8cd 24 дні тому +33

      Superb presentation as always, Lawrence! Thank you! 💪🇺🇸😎💙🌊🗽

    • @u9Nails
      @u9Nails 24 дні тому +36

      The daily naps and utter lack of concern from Trump isn't selling his cooperative nature either. It is in his own way to behave in contempt, and get away with it.
      And I'll bet the jury notice this.

    • @Swnsasy
      @Swnsasy 24 дні тому +30

      @@u9Nails Right?! I would think, if I'm on the jury, that he believes he's above the law and that nothing will happen to him so he literally freaking naps!!

    • @JohnnyBegoode-ox6ct
      @JohnnyBegoode-ox6ct 24 дні тому +1

      Larry is a commentator, not a reporter…..Reporters deal in facts..

  • @joerogain5025
    @joerogain5025 24 дні тому +481

    ''Clear the courtroom! Odor in the court! Odor in the court!''

    • @Kelli5ft1
      @Kelli5ft1 24 дні тому +30

      LOL!! Good One!

    • @0519Lena
      @0519Lena 24 дні тому +23

      Haha 😆 that was a good one!

    • @jimmcloughlin
      @jimmcloughlin 24 дні тому +20

      Friendly old Brit: He puts a whole new meaning on court jester!

    • @hummersd
      @hummersd 24 дні тому +15

      Came here to say this! 👏

    • @user-gz2jg9wj6t
      @user-gz2jg9wj6t 24 дні тому +21

      Trump strikes again. 🦨

  • @WebmastersPost
    @WebmastersPost 24 дні тому +42

    What a gift to all of us and our country Lawrence O`Donnel is.

  • @susanlilley-rizos9906
    @susanlilley-rizos9906 24 дні тому +259

    Every day, I look forward to Lawrence O’Donnell’s brilliant insights into the happenings inside the courtroom.

    • @beverleyreid8258
      @beverleyreid8258 24 дні тому +14

      Me too

    • @kokolanza7543
      @kokolanza7543 24 дні тому +12

      Yes, he has insight that no-one else does, and provides details that I don't get anywhere else.

    • @tjipjoustra4359
      @tjipjoustra4359 24 дні тому +5

      Re-porting as it ought to be, bringing back to us what exactly went on so we can make our own fair judgment.
      Full heartedly agreed.

    • @lisann229
      @lisann229 24 дні тому +7

      Yes! He is a national treasure. He keeps me captivated from beginning to end.

    • @mehertoorkey5293
      @mehertoorkey5293 24 дні тому +3

      He is a great story teller .Eloquent, precise , knowledgeable . I look forward to his balanced reporting every day as also Rachel Maddow

  • @ShawnMicheldeMontaigne
    @ShawnMicheldeMontaigne 24 дні тому +688

    You cannot be a Trump supporter AND a moral human being.

    • @calvinthomas8734
      @calvinthomas8734 24 дні тому +35

      True dat.

    • @padgedunbar9400
      @padgedunbar9400 24 дні тому +45

      Or a Patriot.

    • @user-zo4xt4hq8p
      @user-zo4xt4hq8p 24 дні тому +25

      Yep!🎉🎉🎉

    • @muddywater4505
      @muddywater4505 24 дні тому +9

      Said the man in drag

    • @Tomscomment
      @Tomscomment 24 дні тому +1

      You cannot be Trump supporter, intelligent and honest all at the same time. If you support Trump and are intelligent, you cannot be a honest person. If you are a honest person and support Trump, you cannot be intelligent. If you are intelligent and honest...

  • @Prairietallgrass
    @Prairietallgrass 23 дні тому +10

    Thank you for that commentary, it was absolutely perfect, I felt like I was there!

  • @joanderson2055
    @joanderson2055 24 дні тому +56

    What an embarrassing circus. Shameful

    • @michellewilson2995
      @michellewilson2995 23 дні тому +5

      Are you surprised? Everyone and thing surrounding Trump is a circus act.

    • @JohnnyBegoode-ox6ct
      @JohnnyBegoode-ox6ct 22 дні тому +1

      Yes , the judge should be ashamed……doesn’t even try to disguise his bias….more reason to overturn a guilty verdict if there is one…

  • @kevin-parratt-artist
    @kevin-parratt-artist 24 дні тому +126

    No cameras in the courtroom, ..
    But Lawrence, we have ☆you☆.
    Wow! ... 🙏

    • @u9Nails
      @u9Nails 24 дні тому +8

      Just enough language added to make it feel like we were there. The description of the wood panel, the judge sitting taller than everyone there...

    • @amberackerson5916
      @amberackerson5916 24 дні тому +7

      Agree, it’s like being there!

    • @herballycorrect
      @herballycorrect 18 днів тому

      @@u9Nails No one is above the law accept Hunter and Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and pretty much every other DNC operative out there! The Demoncrats are turning America into a banana republic.

  • @sandrauptonhouston7248
    @sandrauptonhouston7248 24 дні тому +99

    Lawrence O'Donnell is one of the Rare Legitimate Journalist we have left. Thank you for all you do.

  • @jamesb312
    @jamesb312 23 дні тому +7

    There are many world class British commentators and journalist that I could listen to all day, very few American one's, but O'Donnell and Maddows are two of the best American commentators.

  • @pbwmanagement
    @pbwmanagement 23 дні тому +7

    Lawrence, you the man.
    Excellent reporting well delivered.

  • @martinzebzda1012
    @martinzebzda1012 24 дні тому +422

    Trump brings out the best in everyone doesn’t he?

    • @carlaaxelson6338
      @carlaaxelson6338 24 дні тому +50

      Remember he only knows the best people

    • @Tomscomment
      @Tomscomment 24 дні тому +35

      He has that rare talent that in the end we will get to see everybody who gets involved with him for what they really are, we have to concede that...

    • @chester_hobbs
      @chester_hobbs 24 дні тому +22

      He should have saved his money and hired chimps.

    • @ziziroberts8041
      @ziziroberts8041 24 дні тому +17

      He brings out the clown 🤡. No need to send in any more, that's for sure 😂

    • @michaelbowes9894
      @michaelbowes9894 24 дні тому +18

      Captain Fiasco rides again!

  • @Fisarmonica23
    @Fisarmonica23 24 дні тому +614

    WOW! What belligerence? Robert Costello will cost Trump his case. Good!

    • @kratino
      @kratino 24 дні тому +49

      Trump will cause Trump his case.

    • @serendipityshopnyc
      @serendipityshopnyc 24 дні тому +45

      Not exactly. The case was likely lost already, unless there's a hardcore MAGA juror determined to hang the verdict. But Costello sure didn't do 45 any favors. The jury has got to be looking at the only significant witness for the defense & thinking, "Is that the best they can do? This goon oozing contempt at the judge, & talking trash about the guy who considered hiring him?"

    • @Joe-em3iw
      @Joe-em3iw 24 дні тому +1

      @@serendipityshopnyc You didn't hear the part where the Coen said I swear to God Bob I don't have anything on Donald Trump. Do you guys just pick and choose the testimony you are willing to listen to instead of the TRUTH THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH. It's supposed to be beyond a reasonable doubt. So many lies told there's no way to tell. I'd rather get on with running the country myself but then, what fun would that be, right?

    • @perkasami6305
      @perkasami6305 24 дні тому

      ​​​@@Joe-em3iwWhy would Cohen have told Costello the truth at the time when Cohen was still loyal to the orange guy and covering for him. He didn't start having doubts until right around that time, and he said he didn't trust Costello, especially since Costello was insisting that everything he told him needed to be passed along to Giuliani and the orange guy

    • @serendipityshopnyc
      @serendipityshopnyc 24 дні тому

      @@Joe-em3iw Yeah, I heard it. This isn't news. Since 2019, Cohen has told everyone that he lied for Donald Trump while he was still working for him. That's what Trump demands of his lawyers (including Trump-friendly Costello, btw). Cohen is now telling a story that is consistent with all prior witnesses and known facts, so I believe he is telling the truth now and think the jury will too.

  • @lilidundi
    @lilidundi 23 дні тому +16

    Mr. O'Donnel, you really are a spectacular writer!!! You paint scenes with words. My respect

  • @cindyhalford8758
    @cindyhalford8758 23 дні тому +5

    I felt like I was a butterfly on your shoulder in that courtroom
    Lawrence. The way you depicted the proceedings was so spot on. Mad respect for you

  • @gingw7333
    @gingw7333 24 дні тому +165

    Costello is a lawyer? That behavior smacks of middle school dropout from the wrong side of the tracks.

    • @maryeckel9682
      @maryeckel9682 23 дні тому +4

      It's a bad remake of My Cousin Vinny.

    • @donttrudd2310
      @donttrudd2310 20 днів тому +1

      A playground bully intimidation by snearing putdiwns and threats is the only language Trump understands. Thus, he hires lawyers who use that language and tactics.

    • @waterGodh2o
      @waterGodh2o 20 днів тому

      judge Merchans daughter has raised nearly 90 Million dollars off the direct outcome of this case you crybaby
      YOUR honor? Lol it's more like a graft king who dodges taxes just like Hunter and Joe. No doubt The Biden administration intends to reward the treason wa future job

    • @waterGodh2o
      @waterGodh2o 20 днів тому +1

      ​@@donttrudd2310I hope someday you face a corrupt judge and DA and YOU WILL BE THE ONE screaming about the laws that are not being followed

    • @waterGodh2o
      @waterGodh2o 20 днів тому +1

      DA BRAGS a lot is JOKE
      Georgia DA LITERALLY EMBEZZLING millions
      The reason the USA is facing trillions in debt? The notorious skiming of millions of dollars being embezzled by the likes of Joe Hunter Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi

  • @alisonmayrhofer3039
    @alisonmayrhofer3039 24 дні тому +217

    Trumps whole life seems indefensible! So difficult to comprehend how this man has had no consequences as yet!

    • @Mra5000-
      @Mra5000- 24 дні тому

      same with 90% of our corrupted politicians, that will never see trial because they play and are protected by the poly est. game

    • @archangelvvv
      @archangelvvv 24 дні тому +4

      RIGHT! BUT KEEP WATCHING YOU'LL SEE IT SOON!

    • @stevegarcia3731
      @stevegarcia3731 24 дні тому

      I have come to realize that Trump is everything evil. He has NO redeeming qualities

    • @joshyoung1580
      @joshyoung1580 24 дні тому +5

      Sometimes I think God sent him to test us. Or as punishment.

  • @dhaqq18
    @dhaqq18 24 дні тому +4

    Out of the umpteen videos on this story, this is the only one that actually tells us what objection set Costello off. Thanks

  • @TheaBerdie
    @TheaBerdie 23 дні тому +26

    Thank you, Lawrence. Thank you SO MUCH for being there, in person, as our eyes and ears. You are FABULOUS.

  • @j.b.macadam6516
    @j.b.macadam6516 24 дні тому +550

    Apparently, this attorney is incapable of behaving himself when testifying in Court, and he's not even the defendant! How very pathetic!

    • @joeblog2672
      @joeblog2672 24 дні тому +40

      Can anyone imagine what Donald Dump would be like on the stand? I would love to see him up there. By god did Hillary ever get this right years ago when she called Trump cronies a "Basket of deplorables". And after what we have seen these past 9 years or so, I think Hillary's use of the term deserves its entry into all standard dictionaries of the English language. I hope sooner than later, that "deplorables" will no longer be red marked!

    • @metalacop
      @metalacop 24 дні тому

      The judge doesn't want the truth out. Cohen is a thief and liar. Guess you don't want the truth either.

    • @RichLP1
      @RichLP1 24 дні тому +10

      It was done on purpose so the judge would wig out and Tricky Trump’s team could demand a mistrial.

    • @mitchhills4747
      @mitchhills4747 24 дні тому +6

      @@RichLP1 'Wig out' lol! Very funny.

    • @mbak7801
      @mbak7801 24 дні тому +4

      @@mitchhills4747 Common term.

  • @morrisphillips6518
    @morrisphillips6518 24 дні тому +156

    America, our institutions are holding up, here comes the judge.

    • @finnsterling6514
      @finnsterling6514 24 дні тому +5

      Yes, indeed. Now let's see what happens when it's the jury 's time to shine. 🤞🤞🤞🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

    • @morrisphillips6518
      @morrisphillips6518 24 дні тому +6

      @@finnsterling6514 No problem, Mr. Castillo's testimony sealed the deal for the jury.

  • @CarolH-ep2gg
    @CarolH-ep2gg 23 дні тому +5

    I wish I was a fly on the wall observing what happened that afternoon! But thank you Lawerence, for your reading of the court transcripts! Awesome! BTW- -I love Judge Merchan!

  • @williamjames6064
    @williamjames6064 23 дні тому +5

    As a former defense attorney, trying that last ‘can I say something, please?’ Is wiiiild!

  • @Bluesalleyway
    @Bluesalleyway 24 дні тому +131

    Lawrence is such an amazing orator, he makes you feel like you are there. Great reporting 👏🏾

    • @rriddick8571
      @rriddick8571 24 дні тому

      Right. I was on the edge of my seat

    • @sydneyberquist7113
      @sydneyberquist7113 24 дні тому +4

      His reporting is the actual truth of a recount of the days events, not shortened , actual recall, not like other networks, that piece meal and take excerpts of the whole story! Much appreciated Mr O'Donnell 💙

    • @bb_binx
      @bb_binx 23 дні тому +4

      I fully agree with you. Lawrence is a class act and I wish he was in politics now. We need more honorable men such as him, fighting the diabolical scourge infesting our country.

  • @patriciamillin1977
    @patriciamillin1977 24 дні тому +282

    Costello's behaviour here was absolutely unacceptable and arrogant! He should be fined for contempt!

    • @finnsterling6514
      @finnsterling6514 24 дні тому

      "He should be f̶i̶n̶e̶d̶ f̶o̶r̶ held in contempt!"
      FTFY.

    • @ricardomota9567
      @ricardomota9567 24 дні тому +26

      And jailed with his boss!!!!.

    • @jaybritt6275
      @jaybritt6275 24 дні тому +15

      HE , WILL BE FINED AND CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT.🇺🇸

    • @kevindonovan1194
      @kevindonovan1194 24 дні тому +8

      Perhaps bar discipline as well.

    • @jaynorris3722
      @jaynorris3722 24 дні тому

      Or held in a cell for 24 hours. A fine won't mean nothing to him, no more than it does tRump

  • @DeborahGee
    @DeborahGee 23 дні тому +3

    Wow, thank you for filling in the blanks to the story of what happened yesterday in the courtroom with defense witness, Robert Costello. thank you for reading from the court transcript on what happened and conveying it in such a great way as you always do Lawrence in your style of reporting. 👏

  • @user-lp1fi8bt8t
    @user-lp1fi8bt8t 23 дні тому +6

    the way how Lawrence told us what happened today was again superb! I admire him .

  • @Oz1111
    @Oz1111 24 дні тому +296

    You can't make this $hit up that's happening in this court if you tried to write a script for a movie. Trump and his goonies and the clown witnesses. It is all just ridiculous. God, I hope the jury convicts him.

    • @thelmadeguzman5252
      @thelmadeguzman5252 24 дні тому +14

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @ca6177
      @ca6177 24 дні тому +13

      Praying for a conviction!

    • @u9Nails
      @u9Nails 24 дні тому +26

      No kidding! Even reading about this in history books 50 years from now... "Did a President really behave in that way at his criminal trial?? How was he ever elected?!"

    • @waynefoote3781
      @waynefoote3781 24 дні тому +2

      @@u9Nails NICE!

    • @johnopalko5223
      @johnopalko5223 24 дні тому +15

      It would never be accepted as a script because it's too unbelievable. This is why truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction must be plausible. Reality has no such constraint.

  • @opinionista.
    @opinionista. 24 дні тому +189

    Thank you Lawrence O’Donnell for your excellent reporting. I'm a foreigner, and your explanation makes it easier to better understand the US judicial and courtroom system. If I need any clarification, you are my go to person....thank you , Sir.

  • @KiraLovesMichael
    @KiraLovesMichael 23 дні тому +3

    We love you, Lawerence!!!
    We look forward to your take every weeknight.
    Much love and respect. ❤

  • @yannip2083
    @yannip2083 23 дні тому +20

    Thanks to Robert Costello for strengthening the government's case! Costello desperately wanted to destroy Cohen but ended up strengthening the government's case!

  • @micheleconner5083
    @micheleconner5083 24 дні тому +236

    The whole collection of people associated with 45 is nothing but contemptuous! The defense really called in a good witness! Someone who may get charged with contempt of court if he keeps rolling his eyes at the judge. When those associated with 45 fall,they fall hard,and far.

    • @joemastriano9338
      @joemastriano9338 24 дні тому +2

      Border

    • @stevegarcia3731
      @stevegarcia3731 24 дні тому

      EVERYTHING HE TOUCHES DIES. Look at Bannon and Navarro. And Cohen was one of the early ones.
      We would not be here this late in the game IF THE FREAKING NEWS MEDIA HAD CALLED HIM A LIAR BACK IN 2016. It took them till well into 2019.

    • @benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433
      @benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433 23 дні тому +1

      I believe you are totally wrong and 47 will wincthis case. We shall see

    • @frankandstein8618
      @frankandstein8618 23 дні тому

      It seems to me that when those associated with Trump fall, they get a presidential pardon or a light sentence and then write a book and get rich. Bannon is not in jail, Flynn is not in jail, Manafort is not in Jail. They all skate, as will Trump himself.

    • @nancyx6390
      @nancyx6390 23 дні тому

      ​@@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433Here !! have some more koolaide 🥤

  • @biovmr
    @biovmr 24 дні тому +124

    Wow. On behalf of all of us, thank you, Mr. O’Donnell.

  • @orchidlilly7518
    @orchidlilly7518 24 дні тому +7

    Thank-you Lawrence,

  • @amandajones661
    @amandajones661 23 дні тому +11

    Why are there so many grown men who act like teenagers on Trump's team?

    • @DoctorG_KGOS-FM
      @DoctorG_KGOS-FM 20 днів тому

      Simple, because he hires the C- students, as the smart ones want nothing to do with that evil clown

    • @michelewalburn4376
      @michelewalburn4376 17 днів тому

      Because those are the type of people the Trump team is trying to attract

  • @anthonydavies6021
    @anthonydavies6021 24 дні тому +160

    Costello did this specifically for Trump, I imagine at Trump's direction.

    • @finnsterling6514
      @finnsterling6514 24 дні тому +1

      Yeah, but why? What would the payoff be?
      Because... there doesn't appear to be one.

    • @btcrazee1
      @btcrazee1 24 дні тому +2

      Oh, no doubt.

    • @tattabridge
      @tattabridge 24 дні тому

      Mmmm.. I disagree. This plays perfectly into Trump’s narrative which fires up his base. Just wait to hear how he spins this as unprecedented antidemocratic hostile rigged outrageous behaviour by the judge.
      Pure BS, but when has that ever figured in DJTs reckoning.
      Costello may well be Trump’s performing poodle here.. though he’s more of an attack dog.

    • @RichLP1
      @RichLP1 24 дні тому +4

      finnsterling6514 Already been covered. Hope judge over reacts and demand calling a mistrial or the judge to recluse himself.

    • @ellenritt7667
      @ellenritt7667 24 дні тому +6

      Wants reasons for appeal.

  • @jesperth.petersen8386
    @jesperth.petersen8386 24 дні тому +93

    You have to appreciate, if not love, the way Lawrence is keeping us all up to date on this court case 👍🏻

    • @CyndiB-ds8mv
      @CyndiB-ds8mv 24 дні тому +3

      I look forward to it daily. It's almost like being there in person, his descriptive story telling is riveting. Thanks Lawrence!

  • @usmc187
    @usmc187 23 дні тому +3

    Great work sir 🫡🇺🇸

  • @user-lc4qe4gr7k
    @user-lc4qe4gr7k 23 дні тому +5

    The JUDGE is THE authority in the courtroom. Despicable behavior from Costello, but reporters questioning the order, were way out of line.

  • @Vesperitis
    @Vesperitis 24 дні тому +53

    “This is not a conversation” is a line I’ve used against my unruly 15 year old students. Never expected it to be used against a defense lawyer.

  • @mistiecantey1
    @mistiecantey1 24 дні тому +382

    It’s kind of like MTG trying to show that she’s smarter than everyone else in the House. Seriously America? Do we really want to continue this behavior and chaos?

    • @iancollins8159
      @iancollins8159 23 дні тому +10

      That's the million dollar QUESTION!!

    • @michaelrose7748
      @michaelrose7748 23 дні тому

      Agreed!, never thought I’d say I’m looking forward to the old Conservative party, without the narcissistic psychopath lunatic trump,

    • @tigerheartproductions8917
      @tigerheartproductions8917 23 дні тому +7

      It has just gotten to be so ridiculous

    • @clayton7220
      @clayton7220 23 дні тому +5

      She's smarter than raskin and all those squad lovers combined

    • @TwinGoats
      @TwinGoats 23 дні тому

      Yes, it’s better than “back to normal”…

  • @88klac
    @88klac 24 дні тому +2

    Superb bit of reporting!

  • @eileenhetherington3704
    @eileenhetherington3704 23 дні тому +18

    Mr. O'Donnell, that was the best and most entertaining summation of courtroom antics I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. You are why I watch MSNBC. Thank you.

  • @SunshineSomeday
    @SunshineSomeday 24 дні тому +187

    What is wrong with the people who surround Trump? They are so disrespectful, unprofessional, unethical, and immoral. It's a type.

    • @tahiyamarome
      @tahiyamarome 24 дні тому

      They're injured children who are trauma bonded to a narcissist. Flying monkeys. Crab and Goyle. Literature is full of them. It's a very common phenomenon.

    • @markfeland2285
      @markfeland2285 24 дні тому

      They aren't a political party so much as an organized crime syndicate ( with apologies to the mob )

    • @cynthiahanken1661
      @cynthiahanken1661 23 дні тому +21

      Birds of a feather flock together 🤮

    • @clayton7220
      @clayton7220 23 дні тому +2

      You sound just like the prosecution

    • @helenedwards7826
      @helenedwards7826 23 дні тому

      Same as Biden except Trump can walk across stage & walks up steps & not fall. He hasn’t let in millions of illegals for us to pay for. Gas is almost doubled as well as food , meds. Biden is out to destroy America! What’s wrong with people behind BIDEN??????

  • @clairerobinson7658
    @clairerobinson7658 24 дні тому +221

    I love Lawrence O’Donnell. Brilliant mind. Perfect delivery.❤❤

    • @TwinGoats
      @TwinGoats 23 дні тому

      Gerbals would be proud!!! One of the best propaganda outlets out there

    • @douglasbrianford3667
      @douglasbrianford3667 23 дні тому +2

      Lawrence O'Donnell is a brilliant propagandist.. Joseph Goebbels would've been so proud of him and MSNBC.

    • @clayton7220
      @clayton7220 23 дні тому

      Again Lawrence of Arabia hahaha think for yourself once in your life are you afraid you ll lose your precious time slot

    • @douglasbrianford3667
      @douglasbrianford3667 23 дні тому

      Lawrence O'Donnell and the rest of MSNBC are going to have a complete mental and nervous breakdown when Donald Trump wins a second term as POTUS .

    • @timothysassanella272
      @timothysassanella272 23 дні тому +2

      @@TwinGoats - If you live on Earth 2 and are sevbrely mentally ill.

  • @unclesocial7721
    @unclesocial7721 23 дні тому +5

    The judge should direct a psychological report of Trump before sentencing. Let the public see just what they might be voting for

  • @theresacone7678
    @theresacone7678 23 дні тому +3

    I
    Love Lawrence's succinct & intelligent reporti ng. Really respect judge Marchin.

  • @robbylock1741
    @robbylock1741 24 дні тому +222

    Costello hasn't been the same sense Abbott left him, poor clown.

  • @bigvee6900
    @bigvee6900 24 дні тому +1165

    "Clear the court" Stop the STENCH.

    • @Jetty-hs6kx
      @Jetty-hs6kx 24 дні тому +12

      Hey Hey Hey Fat Alvin

    • @andrewstevenson118
      @andrewstevenson118 24 дні тому +7

      @@Jetty-hs6kx Quite funny. But a little bit mean.

    • @bignardo95
      @bignardo95 24 дні тому

      This Costello clown knows he's about to commit perjury for trump. This ain't fox news. Or even Congress. It's a criminal trial. He's nervous and stupid.

    • @Bartetmedia
      @Bartetmedia 24 дні тому +61

      @Jetty-hs6kx If you're concerned about someone being mean towards Trump, ask Trump about it, he's an expert at it.

    • @tami4951
      @tami4951 24 дні тому +17

      ​@@Jetty-hs6kx
      Triggered.

  • @JustMathevi
    @JustMathevi 24 дні тому +3

    It’s insane how his narrative makes you visualize the whole thing so easily.

  • @user-ob2pe3ri1j
    @user-ob2pe3ri1j 23 дні тому +3

    AS A LAWYER???? shameful- obviously went to the Rudy School of Law & Disrespect

  • @sydney13ism
    @sydney13ism 24 дні тому +61

    Mr. O'Donnell, I've work as a court reporter for over 25 years. Thank you for noting on the air how difficult it is getting speedy transcripts made immediately, especially in a high-profile case like this where the press and public are dying to read what happened in the trial that day. It's very tough work, so be nice to us, you trial participants.

    • @TMSim88
      @TMSim88 24 дні тому +2

      @sydney13ism: Thank you for the important work you do!

    • @j10001
      @j10001 23 дні тому

      Thanks for your perspective. I’m curious, How many times have you seen a judge clear the courtroom in your 25 years?

  • @jcoopes5604
    @jcoopes5604 24 дні тому +38

    His defense? He has no defense, never does! In any trial he’s never had a defense!

    • @monicawallace-jn8tl
      @monicawallace-jn8tl 24 дні тому +2

      …just an infinite word salad of denials…

    • @nonya.bizness
      @nonya.bizness 24 дні тому +3

      his defense is never that he didn't crime. his defense is always that he has a RIGHT to crime.

  • @rocote
    @rocote 24 дні тому +2

    You are the best Mr. Lawrence!

  • @rubyclark7595
    @rubyclark7595 24 дні тому +38

    Lawrence this old girl had to listen to you 3 times...Thank You💙💙💙

  • @freddiesettles1568
    @freddiesettles1568 24 дні тому +69

    This is the kind of judge Jasmine Crockett would have been. Hard-core and not intimidated ⚖️

  • @epochchange6803
    @epochchange6803 24 дні тому +122

    Costello started behaving like a wannabe mob boss by staring the Judge up and down, and rolling his eyes like a peeved 16-year-old pubescent. That was enough for the Judge to clear everybody, including the press, out of the courtroom.

    • @carlyar5281
      @carlyar5281 24 дні тому +4

      I was thinking he was on his way to acting like a toddler.

    • @mountainlion1989
      @mountainlion1989 22 дні тому +1

      the only judges who've earned that level of disrespect are sitting in the supreme court

    • @BorisTheSpyder
      @BorisTheSpyder 22 дні тому

      Not to mention the former HA (Zito).. is in the Orange Turds Entourage for "moral support"....or intimidate the Jury????? What an effin shitshow!

    • @ilovebrocoli6068
      @ilovebrocoli6068 22 дні тому

      Judge was running interferance for Bragg by sustaining 99% of objections

  • @kevinellis8947
    @kevinellis8947 24 дні тому +9

    The judge should've cited the witness for contempt right there and then.

  • @nllove7404
    @nllove7404 24 дні тому +4

    For Costello to act as he did should lead to his DISBARMENT!!!

  • @celinefederici6951
    @celinefederici6951 23 дні тому +1

    Kudos to Lawrence O'Donnell! A factual and brilliant presentation of "what went down" in the courtroom re: Costello.