Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Trump Has TOTAL MELTDOWN During DISASTER LANDING in Japan
Oct 27, 2025
Trump's recent comments during an impromptu presser aboard Air Force One reveal his troubling obsession with power. He hinted at a third term and evasively discussed potential vice presidential candidates. Cohen critiques Trump's attacks on democratic opponents and his avoidance of tough questions about tariffs. From downplaying Russia's missile tests to taking credit for foreign election victories, Trump's rhetoric raises alarms about the erosion of democratic norms. Cohen warns listeners that America's democracy is under threat.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Trump Refuses To Rule Out Third Term
- Michael Cohen highlights that Trump publicly refuses to rule out seeking a non-consecutive third term in 2028.
- Cohen interprets this as proof Trump values power and ceremony more than policy or constitutional limits.
Power And Pageantry Motivate Trump
- Cohen argues Trump's attachment to pomp and power motivates his desire to remain president.
- He details the privileges—cleared airspace, motorcades, red carpets—that feed Trump's ego and drive.
Legal Twists For A Third Term
- Cohen predicts Trump's allies will argue the Constitution allows a non-consecutive third term.
- He warns that legal maneuvers and reinterpretations are likely to be used to justify it.