Judge Jeanine: Trump knew exactly who Michael Cohen was

Fox News
13 May 202413:21

Summary

TLDRThe transcript discusses the trial against Donald Trump involving hush money payments, with Michael Cohen as a key witness. Cohen, Trump's former attorney, is portrayed as desperate for approval and willing to go to great lengths, including secretly recording Trump. The discussion highlights Cohen's credibility issues, his past as a convicted felon, and the ethical concerns regarding his secret recordings. The speakers argue that despite the media's portrayal of Cohen's testimony as a 'bombshell,' there is still no concrete evidence of a crime. They also criticize the prosecution's reliance on Cohen's testimony and the potential legal and ethical implications of the case.

Takeaways

  • 📚 Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, is taking the stand in a hush money trial against Trump, where he is portrayed as a desperate and duplicitous man seeking Trump's approval.
  • đŸŽ€ Cohen is accused of secretly recording Trump without his knowledge and using a home equity line of credit to handle situations for his boss, yet there is still no evidence of a crime presented.
  • đŸš« Trump is currently unable to respond to Cohen's allegations due to legal constraints.
  • đŸ—Łïž Public opinion seems to be that there is no crime committed, and the case is seen as an attempt to keep Trump from being paid for four weeks.
  • đŸ€” Trump's lawyers have not yet addressed Cohen's credibility, which is expected to be a key point in their defense.
  • đŸ“ș Cohen has been criticized for his actions, including posting about Trump on TikTok and promoting a reality show called 'The Fixer,' which could impact his credibility.
  • 😡 There is a strong sentiment against Cohen, with some suggesting that the prosecutors are acting worse than the person they are targeting, Trump.
  • đŸ€š The media's portrayal of Cohen's testimony as 'bombshell' is questioned, especially when it involves privileged attorney-client conversations.
  • 📉 Cohen's credibility is further undermined by his history, including being disbarred, convicted of felonies, and serving prison time.
  • đŸ‘„ The jury is presented with a contrast between the positive accounts of working for Trump and the negative portrayal of Cohen.
  • 📝 The legality and ethics of Cohen secretly taping his client, Trump, is a point of contention, with some viewing it as a violation of attorney-client privilege.

Q & A

  • What is the main subject of the trial mentioned in the transcript?

    -The main subject of the trial is the hush money payments allegedly made by Donald Trump, with Michael Cohen as a key witness.

  • Why is Michael Cohen considered a controversial figure in this trial?

    -Michael Cohen is considered controversial due to his past as a convicted felon and his history of lying, which raises questions about his credibility as a witness.

  • What is the criticism against Michael Cohen for secretly recording Donald Trump?

    -Critics argue that secretly recording a client is an ethical violation of attorney-client privilege and reflects poorly on Cohen's trustworthiness.

  • What is the significance of the fact that there is still no evidence of a crime presented in the trial?

    -The lack of evidence of a crime raises doubts about the strength of the case against Donald Trump and suggests that the prosecution may not meet the burden of proof.

  • Why is the media's portrayal of Michael Cohen's testimony as 'bombshell' questioned in the transcript?

    -The questioning arises because the media's portrayal implies a significant revelation, yet the content of the testimony and its reliability are disputed by the discussants.

  • What is the argument made by the discussants regarding the use of a convicted felon as a witness against Donald Trump?

    -The discussants argue that using a convicted felon as a witness may backfire, as it could taint the jury's perception of the case and the credibility of the prosecution.

  • What is the implication of Michael Cohen's actions in seeking redemption and 'paying it forward' as mentioned in the transcript?

    -The implication is that Cohen is attempting to rebuild his reputation and contribute positively to society after his legal troubles, although the sincerity of his actions is questioned.

  • Why is there skepticism about the effectiveness of the legal system in the transcript?

    -The skepticism stems from the perception that the legal system is being weaponized and used for political purposes, rather than upholding justice.

  • What is the discussants' view on the strategy of the District Attorney (D.A.) Alvin Bragg in the trial?

    -The discussants express doubt about D.A. Bragg's strategy, suggesting that it may be flawed and that he may be risking his career on a weak case.

  • How is the discussion framing the role of Michael Cohen in relation to Donald Trump?

    -The discussion frames Michael Cohen as a disgruntled and desperate former associate who is willing to do anything to gain approval and possibly exact revenge.

  • What is the general sentiment towards the jury's perception of the case as discussed in the transcript?

    -The general sentiment is that the jury may not be convinced by the prosecution's case, particularly due to the controversial nature of the main witness, Michael Cohen.

Outlines

00:00

📛 The Testimony of Michael Cohen: Trump's Former Attorney

The first paragraph discusses Michael Cohen's testimony in the hush money trial against Donald Trump. Cohen, described as a desperate and duplicitous man, is portrayed as someone who would do anything for Trump's approval, including secretly recording him. Despite allegations, there is still no concrete evidence of a crime. The paragraph also touches on the inability of Trump to respond due to legal constraints, and the perception of the case as politically motivated, with references to the New York legal system being 'weaponized.' It further mentions Cohen's credibility being questioned due to his past actions and his attempt to profit from the situation through a reality show called 'The Fixer.'

05:00

đŸŽ€ Credibility Concerns and the Role of Client-Attorney Privilege

The second paragraph focuses on the credibility issues surrounding Michael Cohen, particularly his secret recording of his client, Donald Trump. It emphasizes the breach of attorney-client privilege and the negative implications this has on Cohen's trustworthiness. The discussion also includes the reactions of various legal scholars and the public to the taping of conversations, with some finding it odd but not illegal. The paragraph further speculates on the motivations behind the payments made and the lack of direct evidence implicating Trump. It concludes with anticipation for the cross-examination, which is expected to be intense and revealing of Cohen's credibility challenges.

10:02

🏛 The Legal and Ethical Implications of Cohen's Actions

The third paragraph delves into the legal and ethical implications of Michael Cohen's actions, including his status as a convicted felon and perjurer. It highlights the negative perception of Cohen and the potential motivations for him to lie and attempt to tarnish Trump's reputation. The discussion points out that Trump did not sign any documents related to the alleged wrongdoing and questions the relevance of conversations that did not involve him directly. The paragraph also criticizes the prosecution's reliance on Cohen's testimony and the ethical violation of taping a client without consent. Finally, it emphasizes the burden of proof on the prosecution and the lack of obligation for the defense to present a statement, asserting that the case against Trump is weak.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen is a former personal attorney for Donald Trump. He is a central figure in the video's narrative as he is involved in a trial against Trump, where he is portrayed as a discredited witness. His role as Trump's 'fixer' and his subsequent fall from grace due to legal troubles are key themes in the video.

💡Donald Trump

Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, is a central figure in the video's discussion. He is mentioned in the context of a hush money trial and his relationship with Michael Cohen. The video explores the implications of the trial on Trump's reputation and legal standing.

💡Alvin Bragg

Alvin Bragg is the District Attorney involved in the trial against Donald Trump. His role is significant as he is portrayed as heavily invested in the outcome of the trial, which is criticized in the video for its reliance on Cohen's testimony.

💡Hush Money Trial

The hush money trial refers to the legal proceedings against Donald Trump, where allegations of payoffs to silence individuals are central. This trial is the main subject of the video, with discussions focusing on the evidence presented and the credibility of the witnesses involved.

💡Testimony

Testimony in this context refers to the evidence given by Michael Cohen in court. It is a key element in the video as it is debated whether Cohen's testimony is credible and what impact it will have on the trial's outcome.

💡Attorney-Client Privilege

Attorney-client privilege is a legal principle that protects certain communications between a client and their attorney. In the video, it is mentioned in the context of Cohen secretly recording Trump, which is seen as a violation of this privilege and a significant ethical breach.

💡Perjury

Perjury is the act of lying or making false statements under oath, typically in a court setting. Michael Cohen is described as a 'serial perjuring convicted felon,' which questions his credibility as a witness in the trial discussed in the video.

💡

💡The Fixer

The term 'The Fixer' is used to describe Michael Cohen's self-proclaimed role when he was Trump's personal attorney. It is also the name of a reality show that Cohen is said to be shopping around, which is criticized in the video as an attempt to capitalize on his notoriety.

💡Weaponized Legal System

The phrase 'weaponized legal system' is used in the video to suggest that the legal process is being used as a tool to target and potentially harm Donald Trump. It reflects the video's narrative that the trial is part of a broader effort to undermine Trump.

💡Cross Examination

Cross examination is a part of the legal process where a witness is questioned by the opposing counsel. In the video, it is anticipated that Trump's lawyers will challenge Cohen's credibility during this phase of the trial, which is crucial for the jury's assessment of his testimony.

💡Ethical Violation

An ethical violation refers to a breach of professional or moral standards. In the context of the video, it is used to describe Cohen's actions in secretly recording his client, Trump, which is seen as a breach of attorney ethics and client trust.

Highlights

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, is taking the stand in the hush money trial against Trump.

Cohen is described as a desperate and duplicitous man, longing for Trump's approval.

Cohen secretly recorded Trump without his knowledge, raising questions about attorney-client privilege.

Despite the trial, there is still no evidence of a crime directly linked to Trump.

Trump's lawyers have not yet had the opportunity to challenge Cohen's credibility.

Cohen's recent actions, such as posting on TikTok about Trump, may affect his credibility in court.

Cohen is promoting a reality show called 'The Fixer,' which could be seen as an attempt to profit from the situation.

The discussion highlights the potential ethical violation of a lawyer secretly recording their client.

There is debate over whether the taped conversation between Cohen and Trump is admissible and relevant to the case.

The prosecution's reliance on Cohen's testimony, a convicted felon, is questioned by the participants.

The defense argues that the prosecution may actually be retrying Cohen with Trump as the target.

The jury is presented with contrasting images of Trump, from Cohen's negative perspective and others' positive experiences.

Cohen's lack of a law license and job, and his desperation, are highlighted as factors that may influence his testimony.

The importance of the jury believing Cohen's motive for making payments on behalf of Trump is emphasized.

The defense suggests that the prosecution has not proven Trump's direct involvement in the alleged crimes.

The expectation of an intense and revealing cross-examination of Cohen by Trump's lawyers is mentioned.

The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and the defense is under no obligation to present a statement.

The final argument emphasizes the unethical nature of Cohen taping a client and questions the significance of the recording.

Transcripts

00:06

THE FIXTURE TURN A PHOTO.

00:08

MICHAEL COHEN FINALLY TAKING THE

00:09

STAND AND ALVIN BRAGG'S

00:11

HUSH MONEY TRIAL AGAINST

00:12

DONALD TRUMP WHERE THE RADICAL

00:13

D.A. PUTTING ALL OF HIS CHIPS IN

00:14

THE TESTIMONY OF THE DISGRACED

00:16

SERIAL PERJURING CONVICTED FELON

00:19

THAT IS BEHIND PRISON WALLS FOR

00:21

13 MONTHS.

00:22

TODAY, THE JURY GOT TO HEAR FROM

00:23

A DESPERATE AND DUPLICITOUS MAN.

00:27

LONGING FOR TRUMP'S APPROVAL AND

00:29

AFFIRMATION AND WILL DO ANYTHING

00:32

FOR ED INCLUDING TAKING OUT A

00:34

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT TO

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TAKE CARE OF THE SITUATION FOR

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HIS BOSS.

00:38

SECRETLY RECORDING DONALD TRUMP

00:40

WITHOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE.

00:40

STILL NO EVIDENCE OF A CRIME  

00:44

YET.

00:44

TRUMP IS STILL GAGGED AND UNABLE

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TO RESPOND TO HIS FORMER

00:47

ATTORNEY.

00:51

>> EVERYBODY'S SAYING, THERE IS

00:52

NO CRIME.

00:56

D.A. BRAGG -- BY THE WAY, HE

00:57

TURNED IT DOWN IN THE CASE.

01:00

IT COULDN'T BE BROUGHT BECAUSE

01:01

SEVEN YEARS AGO, EIGHT YEARS

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AGO, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY

01:06

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

01:08

THERE IS NO CRIME HERE.

01:11

THIS IS 4 WEEKS OF KEEPING ME

01:13

FROM NOT GETTING PAID.

01:15

THE WHOLE WORLD IS LAUGHING NOW

01:18

FROM NEW YORK, WEAPONIZED LEGAL

01:21

SYSTEM.

01:22

>> Jesse: TRUMP'S LAWYERS

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HAVEN'T YET HAD THE CHANCE TO

01:25

DUNK ON COHEN'S CREDIBILITY.

01:27

THEY WILL HAVE PLENTY OF

01:28

MATERIAL TO WORK WITH.

01:30

LAST MONTH, HE SAID HE WOULD

01:34

CEASE POSTING ANYTHING ABOUT

01:35

TRUMP DURING THE TRIAL.

01:38

HE GOES ON TIKTOK TO TRASH AND

01:39

WEARING A SHIRT THAT SHOWS THE

01:40

FORMER PRESIDENT BEHIND BARS AND

01:43

OF ORANGE JUMPSUIT AND

01:45

HANDCUFFS.

01:46

ALSO TRYING TO CASH IN BY

01:47

SHOPPING THIS REALITY SHOW

01:48

CALLED "THE FIXER."

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>> MY NAME IS MICHAEL COHEN.

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FOR YEARS, I WAS A PERSONAL

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LAWYER FOR A NOTORIOUS AND BAD

01:57

MAN.

01:58

SINCE THEN, I'VE BEEN ON A

01:59

JOURNEY OF REDEMPTION LOOKING TO

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SET THINGS RIGHT.

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NOW I'M PAYING IT FORWARD.

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WIELDING THE TOOLS THAT I'VE

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LEARNED IN TROUBLE.

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THE LITTLE GUY DOESN'T USUALLY

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HAVE ACCESS TO PEOPLE WITH MY

02:12

PARTICULAR SET OF SKILLS.

02:15

>> Jesse: GREG, YOU'RE

02:15

LAUGHING THE HARDEST.

02:16

YOU GET TO GO FIRST.

02:18

>> Greg: IT'S AMAZING TO SEE

02:20

HIM DO THAT.

02:21

I'M VERY SHINY BY THE WAY.

02:23

I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON

02:23

HERE.

02:24

I WENT FOR A BIG RUN.

02:26

[LAUGHTER]

02:27

IT DOES I'M SORRY.

02:30

IT'S HARD TO POKE HOLES IN

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COHEN'S TERRITORY.

02:34

IT'S ALL HOLES AND NO CHEESE.

02:37

IT'S ALL AIRED.

02:37

CALLING HIMSELF THE FIXER, WHAT

02:39

HAS HE FIXED?

02:40

HE COULDN'T FIX A PARKING

02:41

TICKET.

02:42

LOOK AT HISTORY RIGHT NOW.

02:44

IT'S LIKE JESSE PITCHING A SHOW

02:46

AND HUMILITY.

02:47

IT SHOULD BE CALLED "THE RAT."

02:49

HE LOOKS LIKE A RAT.

02:50

IT'S A LESSON IN LAW FAIR.

02:52

WHERE AM I LOOKING?

02:54

OVER HERE?

02:56

ONCE THEY SET THEIR SITE ON THE

02:59

TARGET, A SLIGHT REGULAR

03:01

WARFARE.

03:01

THEY END UP ACTING WORSE AND

03:03

DOING MORE TERRIBLE THINGS AND

03:05

ALIGNING YOURSELF WITH MORE

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DESPICABLE ROTTEN PEOPLE THAN

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THE ACTUAL PERSON THAT YOU ARE

03:11

TARGETING.

03:12

WHAT IS WORSE?

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TRUMP TAKEN THE LAWYER LAWYER'S

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ADVICE AT EXPENSE OR WHAT THE

03:18

PROSECUTORS ARE DOING, WHICH ARE

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USING THE FELON TO CREATE A

03:21

LEGAL EXPERIENCE TO IMPRISON THE

03:22

DEFENDANT IN A WEIRD WAY.

03:25

THEY DON'T KNOW IT, BUT THEY ARE

03:27

PROSECUTING MICHAEL COHEN RIGHT

03:29

NOW INSTEAD OF TRUMP.

03:31

THIS IS THE CLEAR FOR PALESTINE

03:34

MOMENT.

03:35

THE ACTIVISTS THAT HATE JEWS SO

03:39

MUCH THAT THEY ALIGN WITH PEOPLE

03:42

WHO WOULD ACTIVELY EXTERMINATE

03:44

THEM.

03:45

THE MEDIA ALLYING WITH THE

03:47

OBVIOUS CRIMINAL AND FELON TO

03:48

TAKE DOWN TRUMP.

03:50

NEVER MIND THAT IT WILL STAIN

03:52

EVERYBODY INVOLVED IN THIS.

03:56

YOU COULDN'T PICK BETTER

03:57

WITNESSES ON BEHALF OF TRUMP.

04:00

NO ONE CAN TAKE THIS GUY

04:01

SERIOUSLY.

04:02

EVEN THE GUY THAT DRAWS HIM IS

04:03

HAVING PROBLEMS.

04:06

ONE LAST THING.

04:07

IT'S AMAZING HOW THE MEDIA

04:11

CALLED COHEN'S TESTIMONY

04:11

BOMBSHELL'S WHEN HE BROUGHT UP

04:15

LAMIA.

04:15

THAT WAS A CONVERSATION THAT

04:16

RECORDED BETWEEN THIS LIAR AND

04:19

TRUMP.

04:20

SHUT IN THE BOMBSHELL BE THAT

04:21

THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT A

04:23

PRIVILEGE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A

04:24

LAWYER AND CLIENT?

04:26

YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IF IT IS

04:28

TRUE.

04:28

WHY ARE YOU REPORTING ON IT?

04:30

THEY CAN'T EVEN EXPLAIN THE

04:32

CRIME.

04:34

>> Jesse: THIS IS FOLLOWING UP

04:36

THE LAST STAR WITNESS WHO WAS A

04:37

WOMAN WHO GETS PAID TO HAVE SEX

04:43

WITH MEN ON TELEVISION.

04:45

>> Katie: THANK YOU, I'M

04:47

AWARE.

04:49

>> Jesse: SHE HAS SEX FOR

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MONEY ON TELEVISION.

04:52

>> Katie: I DON'T NEED YOU TO

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HOLD MY HAND.

04:56

IF YOU LOOK AT THE TESTIMONY

04:58

FROM TODAY, THERE'S NOT A LOT OF

05:00

NEW THAT MICHAEL COHEN IS ABLE

05:01

TO PRODUCE TO THE JURY, NOT TO

05:03

MENTION THE REPORTERS TALKING

05:04

ABOUT THIS BECAUSE WE CAN

05:06

TELEVISE IT.

05:07

COMING INTO TODAY, NOT A SINGLE

05:08

WITNESS AS ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY

05:11

ABOUT MICHAEL COHEN.

05:12

WHEN YOU START HEARING THAT HE

05:14

IS SECRETLY RECORDED HIS CLIENT

05:17

WHO IS DONALD TRUMP, THAT GOES

05:18

INTO HIS POCKET OF CREDIBILITY

05:19

AS NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO

05:21

SOMEONE THAT IS TRUSTWORTHY.

05:25

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE.

05:26

TRUST YOUR ATTORNEY.

05:27

HE SECRETLY RECORDS THEM SO HE

05:29

CAN USE IT AGAINST THEM LATER.

05:30

THAT IS SOMETHING I THINK MOST

05:31

PEOPLE SAY IS A RED FLAG FOR

05:32

THEM.

05:34

I AM SURPRISED TESTIFIED HE

05:38

WENT TO PRISON FOR FRAUD.

05:40

STORMY DANIELS WHO OWES

05:41

DONALD TRUMP HUNDREDS OF

05:42

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN A

05:43

DEFAMATION CASE.

05:45

MICHAEL AVENATTI SERVING PRISON

05:48

GIVEN HOW MUCH THE MEDIA AND THE

05:49

LEFT UPHELD HIM AS THE ONE GUY

05:51

WHO COULD BRING DOWN TRUMP.

05:52

THAT IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN

05:53

HOPING FOR WITH MICHAEL COHEN.

05:58

>> Greg: WHEN DO THEY TEACH

05:58

YOU IN LAW SCHOOL, HAROLD THAT

06:03

YOU SHOULD SECRETLY RECORD YOUR

06:04

CLIENT?

06:05

>> Harold: I NEVER TOOK THAT

06:06

CLASS.

06:07

IT IS GOOD TO BE BACK AROUND

06:07

THIS TABLE.

06:11

I WOULD AGREE THAT A LOT HAS

06:13

BEEN SAID.

06:15

GREG MAKES PROBABLY THE MOST

06:16

INTERESTING POINT.

06:18

I WOULD BE INTERESTING TO HEAR

06:18

THE JUDGE'S REACTION.

06:21

THIS SAME SET OF FACTS IT SEEMS

06:25

LIKE MR. COHEN WAS TRIED ON

06:27

YEARS AGO A WHILE BACK, RETRYING

06:29

HIM WITH A TARGET OF

06:32

PRESIDENT TRUMP WHICH I THINK IS

06:35

INTERESTING.

06:37

I HEARD A NUMBER OF LEGAL

06:38

SCHOLARS TODAY ON DIFFERENT

06:39

NETWORKS AND OUR OWN NETWORK

06:41

ABOUT THE TAPING OF THIS

06:44

CONVERSATION.

06:45

THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT SOMETIMES

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LAWYERS BELIEVE THAT THEY NEED

06:47

TO HAVE SOMETHING ON RECORD A

06:49

CLIENT MAY BE SAYING OR THINKING

06:52

ABOUT OR -- YOU NEVER TAKE THEM.

06:54

YOU HAVE A WITNESS WITH YOU AND

06:56

WRITE IT DOWN YOURSELF.

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IT IS BIZARRE BUT NOT ILLEGAL TO

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TAPE YOUR CLIENT AND BE ABLE TO

07:02

PLAY IT BACK.

07:04

I FOUND THAT REALLY ODD.

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THE FLIP SIDE OF IT.

07:06

THE EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE

07:07

TRYING TO ESTABLISH HERE WITH

07:10

COHEN WHETHER OR NOT THESE

07:11

PAYMENTS WERE MADE OR WHAT THE

07:15

MOTIVATION WHERE FURTHER

07:15

PAYMENTS.

07:16

I DIDN'T SEE ALL OF IT.

07:17

I SAW A LOT OF THE TRANSCRIPT.

07:19

I SAW A LOT OF WHAT WAS BEING

07:21

WRITTEN ABOUT REPORTING WE HAVE

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FROM THE COURTROOM.

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THIS IS ONLY DIRECT.

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IT SEEMS LIKE COHEN CHECKSUM OF

07:30

THE BOXES THAT THE PROSECUTORS

07:31

MIGHT'VE WANTED HIM TO A CHECK

07:32

AS FAR AS ESTABLISHING

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MOTIVATION.

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I'M NOT YET SEEING WHERE

07:36

MR. TRUMP WAS IN ON ALL OF THIS

07:38

IN TERMS OF DIRECTING IT ALL.

07:40

I GUESS WE WILL HAVE SOME MORE

07:42

OF THAT TESTIMONY LATER.

07:45

I THINK I CAN QUOTE THE JUDGE ON

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THIS PIVOTAL LAST WEEK.

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JUDGE GAVE US A GREAT DEFINITION

07:51

LAST WEEK.

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IS HE CONVINCING BEING COHEN?

08:00

IF THE JURY BELIEVES HIM

08:02

ON 2 FRANCE, ONE THAT THE REASON

08:03

THAT THE PRESIDENT PAID THIS

08:07

MONEY WAS BECAUSE THE CAMPAIGN

08:09

ADVANCEMENT AND 2 THAT HE

08:10

WAS IN ON ALL OF IT, THEN THE

08:12

JURY IS GOING TO HAVE -- YOU

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UNDERSTAND NOW WHY THE

08:16

PROSECUTION THINKS THERE'S

08:17

SOMETHING FOR THE JURY TO

08:18

ANSWER.

08:19

ALL OF THIS IS REALLY NOT FAIR

08:20

FOR THE PRESIDENT AT THIS MOMENT

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TO THE CROSS EXAMINATION  

08:25

HAPPENS.

08:25

WE SHARED LAST WEEK WITH SOME OF

08:26

THE CREDIBILITY CHALLENGES THAT

08:28

HAVE BEEN PRESENTED ABOUT

08:31

MR. COHEN.

08:31

THE CROSS EXAMINATION WILL

08:32

CERTAINLY BE INTERESTING AND

08:34

INCREDIBLY INTENSE.

08:37

>> Greg: TAKE US THROUGH WHAT

08:38

HAPPENED TODAY AND TELL ME WHAT

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IT MEANS.

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>> Judge Jeanine: I DON'T

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KNOW.

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>> Judge Jeanine: LET ME TELL

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YOU SOMETHING DETERMINATIVE.

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MICHAEL COHEN IS A MAN WITH A

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CAUSE.

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HE IS A MAN WITHOUT A COMPANY.

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HE IS A MAN WITHOUT A LAW

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LICENSE.

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HE'S A MAN WITHOUT A JOB.

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AND HE IS A MAN WHO IS  

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DESPERATE.

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SO HE NEEDS A CONVICTION.

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HE NEEDS FOR PEOPLE TO BELIEVE

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HIM IN ORDER TO SURVIVE.

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BECAUSE MICHAEL COHEN HAS

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DESTROYED HIMSELF AND ALL OF

09:13

THIS.

09:14

THE ONLY WAY HE GOES FORWARD IN

09:16

LIFE IS IF HE HELPS CONVICT

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DONALD TRUMP.

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THE AMAZING PART OF THIS IS IN

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ORDER TO DO THAT, HE WILL DO

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WHATEVER IS NECESSARY.

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SO LET'S TALK ABOUT THE TABLE

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BEING SENT TO YOU.

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THE TABLE IS SET.

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MICHAEL COHEN COMES IN AS THE

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BULLY, LEFT ET CETERA THE GUY

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WHO BREAKS THINGS -- THAT'S WHY

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THEY NEED FIXING.

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HE COMES IN AS A JERK,

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SELF-CENTERED, A GUY WHO IS

09:43

HATED, AND A GUY WHO IS

09:46

SCREAMING AT PEOPLE, PRONE TO

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EXAGGERATION, HOSTILE, AND

09:51

THROWS A BARRAGE OF INSULTS.

09:51

THAT IS WHAT WE HAVE HEARD ON

09:52

THE PEOPLE'S DIRECT CASE.

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WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT DONALD TRUMP

09:57

FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED FROM

09:59

HIM IS THAT IT WAS FANTASTIC

10:01

WORKING FOR HIM.

10:02

THAT IS A QUOTE.

10:02

HE WAS A REALLY GOOD BOSS.

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HE WAS A MULTITASKER.

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HE WAS A HARD WORKER.

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IT WAS GREAT WORKING FOR HIM.

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THAT IS YOUR TABLE.

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NOW, YOU HAVE GOT THE MAIN

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WITNESS AS MICHAEL COHEN, THE

10:18

HATED GUY GOING INTO THIS TRIAL.

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THIS GUY IS SO CORRUPT.

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HE'S NOT JUST A CORRUPTED FELON.

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HE IS A CONVICTED LION AND A

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CONVICTED PERJURER.

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THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF

10:30

INCREDIBLE.

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HE SHOULD HAVE A SIGN ON HIS

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FOREHEAD THAT READS "LIAR."

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BECAUSE WE HAVE DEFENDANTS WHO

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GO INTO COURT THAT WE

10:38

CROSS-EXAMINE THE MASS BALANCE.

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YOU ARE PER SE UNBELIEVABLE WHEN

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YOU ARE CONVICTED OF PERJURY.

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LET'S CONTINUE WITH THIS.

10:47

HE IS INCREDIBLE AS A MATTER OF

10:49

LAW.

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HE IS A GUY WHO GOES IN AND LIES

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TO THE BANK ANALYZE WHO HE PUTS

10:55

ON THE BANK STATEMENT THE

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PURPOSE OF THE LLC.

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SAYS IT IS A RETAINER.

11:02

TRUMP SIGNED NOTHING.

11:03

HE IS NOT PUT A FINGER ON

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DONALD TRUMP.

11:07

IT'S JUST LIKE STORMY DANIELS.

11:09

HE HATES DONALD TRUMP.

11:10

STORMIE HATES DONALD TRUMP.

11:11

AT THE END OF THE DAY, THE

11:12

QUESTION IS, IF THERE'S A

11:15

CONVERSATION BETWEEN ALOE

11:15

EISENBERG AND MICHAEL COHEN,

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WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH

11:21

DONALD TRUMP IF DONALD TRUMP DID

11:22

NOT SIGN ANYTHING OR WAS NOT

11:23

PART OF THE CONVERSATION?

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I WILL TELL YOU ANOTHER

11:27

MOTIVATION FOR MICHAEL COHEN TO

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LIE AND TRY TO DESTROY

11:30

DONALD TRUMP.

11:30

WHAT BIGGER INSULTS IS IT IS FOR

11:35

DONALD TRUMP AS HIS FIXER AS

11:36

MICHAEL CALLED THEMSELVES AND TO

11:37

NOT BE INVITED INTO THE

11:39

WHITE HOUSE?

11:40

DO YOU KNOW IN MANHATTAN WITH

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ALL HIS FRIENDS, HE SAYS I'M

11:44

GOING TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

11:45

DONALD IS THE PRESIDENT.

11:46

I'M PROBABLY GOING TO BE HIS

11:48

COUNSEL.

11:49

DONALD TRUMP KNEW NOT TO INVITE

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HIM.

11:51

DONALD TRUMP KNEW NOT TO MAKE

11:52

THEM PART OF THE TEAM.

11:54

DONALD TRUMP KNEW EXACTLY WHAT

11:56

HE WAS.

11:58

FINALLY, THIS IS ONE ON ONE

12:01

PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT.

12:02

YOU BELIEVE ONE OR THE OTHER.

12:03

THEY ARE SO WRONG ON THAT.

12:05

THIS IS NOT A ONE ON ONE.

12:07

THERE IS NO OBLIGATION ON THE

12:09

PART OF A DEFENSE TO PRESENT ANY

12:12

KIND OF STATEMENT WHATSOEVER.

12:13

THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE

12:14

PEOPLE BEYOND A REASONABLE

12:16

DOUBT.

12:16

THE DEFENDANT YOU CANNOT INFER

12:18

OR ANYTHING AT THE DEFENDANT

12:19

CHOOSES NOT TO TESTIFY.

12:23

FINALLY, WHO IS IN THE COURTROOM

12:26

TODAY?

12:26

ALVIN BRAGG AGAIN SQUEEZING INTO

12:27

ONE OF THOSE PEWS.

12:30

BECAUSE HE KNOWS HIS CAREER IS

12:31

OVER.

12:32

HE KNOWS HIS CASE IS A LOSER.

12:34

HE KNOWS THAT AS WEAK AS THIS

12:37

JURY LOOKS IN TERMS OF THE JURY

12:38

THAT IS GOING TO STAND UP AND

12:39

SAY WE DON'T BELIEVE THIS, THEY

12:42

KNOW THEY'VE GOT NOTHING.

12:43

NO ONE IS PREDICTING AROUND

12:45

DONALD TRUMP.

12:46

FINALLY, THE NAIL ON THE COFFIN

12:49

FOR MICHAEL COHEN, HOW DARE YOU

12:51

TAPE-RECORD A CLIENT?

12:53

THAT IS AN ETHICAL VIOLATION.

12:54

THAT IS AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT

12:57

VIOLATION.

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WHAT YOU RECORDED IS

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MEANINGLESS.

12:59

IT'S NOT EVEN A CRIME.

13:01

YOU ARE STUPID, TOO.

13:03

>> Greg: AND FINALLY.

13:06

>> Judge Jeanine: THAT IS THE

13:09

END OF AT.

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[LAUGHTER]

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>> Jesse