Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas PANICKED Trump Press Sec Holds DISASTER PRESSER As Term COLLAPSES
Nov 20, 2025
The press conference featuring Karoline Leavitt goes off the rails as she awkwardly defends Trump's 'piggy' comments. Tensions rise when questions about Trump's alleged desire to execute Congress members emerge. Political violence accusations spark debate, with Cohen criticizing framing by both parties. Leavitt labels New York’s mayor-elect a 'communist,' while discussing his aims to meet Trump about local issues. The conversation also dives into concerns over a new Russia-Ukraine peace plan. Tune in for a wild ride through political absurdities!
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Defending Derogatory Remarks As 'Transparency'
- Michael Cohen highlights Karoline Leavitt defending Trump's derogatory 'piggy' remark toward a reporter as transparency rather than disrespect.
- He frames that defense as symptomatic of broader normalization of abusive presidential rhetoric.
Reframing Criticism As Dangerous Conduct
- Leavitt reframed six Democrats' video urging service members to refuse illegal orders as dangerous and bordering on sedition.
- Cohen points out this recasting shifts responsibility from inflammatory presidential comments onto critics who exercised free speech.
Free Speech Versus Allegations Of Sedition
- A reporter invoked the First Amendment to challenge Leavitt's position, stressing the Democrats' video falls under free speech.
- Cohen emphasizes that urging refusal of illegal orders is a constitutional right, not sedition.
