‘Backfired’: Trump witness’s own emails used against him on cross-examination

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Published 2024-05-21
In a stunning example of something you really don't want to put in writing, prosecutors presented emails from Trump defense witness Robert Costello that undercut his own testimony and credibility. Lisa Rubin and Suzanne Craig join Chris Hayes to discuss. 

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All Comments (21)
  • @bhays05
    So Costello committed perjury. It would be nice to see him charged.
  • @2140207
    Thank god for the judge who had a spine!
  • @Kim-J312
    The jury laughed at Costello, it 🤣 backfired on trump 😂
  • @meelvis939
    Habba, Cannon, and Costello are proof that anyone can get a law license. 😅
  • @yannip2083
    Costello desperately wanted to destroy Cohen but ended up strengthening the government's case!
  • @snowrose101
    We're all glad that Merchan did NOT strike Costello's testimony. It's helped the prosecution immensely.
  • @ScytheNoire
    Costello committed perjury. He needs to be put in jail for that.
  • Trump and his co-conspirators are like a bunch of Scooby Doo villains🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
  • @Sandman-001
    I'm innocent, but won't testify in my own defense. Sure, Donnie.
  • @peertings
    Should've called Abbott instead of Costello
  • The court sketch artist actually did a better job than the defense
  • Robert Costello was one of the best things that could've happened to convict Trump. Ironic.
  • Totally hilarious. Will be used as an example of how to exactly NOT defend your client
  • @fifiwoof1969
    Glad Costello wasn't removed yesterday, never would've seen those emails todays. Record NOT stricken!
  • Thank you Trump for putting Costello on the witness stand. He just snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
  • @JayMannStuff
    That wasn't a cross-examination. It was a bloody crucifixion. Good lord, that was an absolutely brutal note to let the jury ruminate over this case over the weekend. They don't need to reach any conclusions on the verdict, but they can definitely consider the credibility of Robert Costello over the weekend. That's BRUTAL on the defense. Massive own-goal by the defense. Oof.
  • I was proud of Michael Cohen for being polite and telling the truth. He admitted to his wrong doings. His comeback on the defense was epic!!
  • @randyp-do4po
    We teach our kids to be honest, truthful, respectful and be moral. But these jokers are showing our kids otherwise. It is so hard to be good parents.
  • @keithgrady6036
    Its hilarious the defense witnesses did what the defense hoped Cohen would do 😂😂😂😂😂😂