In this “The Beat Breakdown: Trump on Trial”, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports the key moments from the Democrats case against Trump, including showing key evidence that aligns with Rep. Adam Schiff’s dramatic closing. Melber also shows how Democrats are arguing Trump obstructed Congress, and the limits of a new Trump defense from Sen. Graham that carries echoes of the sitcom “Seinfeld.” (MSNBC Digital Exclusive.) Aired on 1/24/2020.
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'Toxic Mess': Clash At Impeachment Trial Over What Trump Knew | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
LOL the GOP is going to the Costanza defense that it’s not a lie if you believe it. I have no words
I hope they give the ‘do the opposite of what you would normally do’ thing a chance one of these days.
@the friendly ghost well the opposite would be to tell the truth so yeah what’s the chance of them taking that strategy hehe
Lol .. 🤔🤔🤔 but it’s true .. if a person whose a pathological or narcissistic person who tell lies long enough or consistently enough in that mind .. they start to believe it’s true!! In the words of MJ and my mama ….” be careful what you say and do because a lie can become the truth!!! It’s the perpetrators mind!!!
The GOP refer to their lies as alternative facts🙊🙉🙈
“The rat in the kitchen” ~ Donald concreate Trump
I believe everything Lindsey “Don’t believe anything anybody tells you about my Air Force exploits. I was very heterosexual, that’s all you need to know.” Graham says 😉
As he stares out at Narnia….lol
Never trust a “guy” with a girls name
Lindsey said it all “in Trump*s mind he did nothing wrong.” The fact that he doesn’t comprehend what he did was wrong after all the evidence and withholding of evidence seems to be pretty clear he is incompetent or at least lacking mental capacity to do his job and therefore must be removed immediately.
Good argument. Let’s remove him for being incompetent.
As much as I hate to say it, the Senate will not convict, but just remember this. Acquittal does not mean innocent or not guilty. It only means not convicted.
Guarantee that Trump will tweet, “COMPLETELY EXONERATED !”
@CʀᴀғᴛAᴇʀᴏ This disgusts me. It’s not a lie if you believe it…wow that applies to all of these illegal wars.
@ allen benjamin, sadly you’re right. Trump will get off scot free, and will brag about it.
All republicans are in on the criminal activity
Sharon cap
@sharon from day one
Not true, not true at all. 😊
To Lindsey Graham: When has the President ever “shut up” about his crimes?
The Senators should “think twice” like the voters will this November!
wish I were wrong, but I fully expect the gutless senators to kowtow to their god and dictator.
It will be up to US to vote out all of them in November.
The republicans are just as much traitors as #3, there can no longer be ANY doubt….See you in Nov. dirt bags…
The GOP have made their choice. They have chosen ‘party before constitution.’
it will be up to all of US -the voters – to remove these traitors from office in November.
@oldrrocr on BOTH sides of the isle. Term limits need to happen and be retro active.
Narcissists never think they are lying or doing anything wrong! They are also notorious for gaslighting through their “joking.”
The world revolves around them in their mind..
When democracy is lost, history will record who gave it away. Trump knew what he did was wrong, that’s why he hid it. There’s no defense of his behavior. The question is what is Congress going to do to reprimand him and prevent it from happening again. Removal is the only real option, he doesn’t follow rules.
If you accidentally leave your oven on you usually show regret. If you don’t, it might be arson.
88happiness not if I don’t think it’s arson, apparently
In my mind speeding at 150mph in a school zone is perfect, so I shouldn’t be jailed for it. Ridiculous.
I’m making a case for bank robbing.
It’s not illegal if we don’t think it is.
LOGIC ! Lol
I’ve seen enough. I won’t watch Trump’s “As Seen on TV” morons try to defend his treason. I’m done!
Good on you…..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙wise you are! It wont end well. Lrt us all figure out a way to get ALL our friends and neighbors to the voting booths!🗳🙏🙏🙏🙏
Me neither!! Those that say the evidence is repetitious and boring are people who have already been informed of the facts and STILL stand as a traitor! The evidence presented by the House in the Senate was the first time 90% of Senators actually viewed it all in total! We want witnesses and documents. If Senate Republicans cannot show respect for The People and Our Rights then their Defense of Trump, built on lies and cover ups, deserves no attention!! Trump is Guilty!! These Republicans are supposed to honor their OATHES and be impartial Jurors!! They are even incompetent of that!! Vote them out!!
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It is exhausting!!!
rationalguy You have to watch. You know they can’t defend him, but you have to see how stupid his defenders are!
Even if he gets acquitted 80percent of America knows trump is guilty
@t henderson 80% DIDN’T VOTE FOR HIM IN 2016 ! AND” IF” HE’S IN THE RUNNING IN 2020 , THEY WON’T THEN EITHER !! HE DIDN’T WIN IN 2016, putin CHEATED HIM IN !!
Hush t henderson your stupid is showing.
@Ed S yes and brilliantly!
@t henderson, do you not understand what this “man” has done before he was elected and everyhing he has done since? You’ll take greed over a hard fought democracy? Do you not read history books on past dictators? It does not end well. If he is reelected, America as we know her, will be forever irreparable with our allies. We will either be in a monarchy state or attacked, because we will be vulnerable. Why would you put your vote on that?
That’s right .. and 90% will not vote for him or any republican!!!
We need to remove Trump from office! If I want to see a clown everyday I’ll watch Fox news!
LOL. True.
Toxic Mess , – that’s a good description of trump, actually.
Trump is a man who continually manufactures his own “truth” and it’s always for his own benefit.
Washington D.C. should be declared a disaster zone….it’s polluted with corrupt republicans!!!!!!!