Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Trump PANICS As His POLLS TANK Before ELECTION Day
Nov 3, 2025
As poll numbers plunge for Trump and the GOP ahead of local elections, Michael Cohen dives into the fallout. He critiques Trump’s endorsement of Cuomo and takes a jab at Mondani's policies aimed at Gen Z. Cohen highlights the local impact of immigration and SNAP cuts while analyzing Trump’s social media tactics in New Jersey and Virginia. Barack Obama’s efforts in the campaigns are discussed, revealing contrasting views on economic outcomes. With rising Democratic enthusiasm, Cohen sounds a rallying cry for voter turnout.
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Federal Funds Used As Political Leverage
- Trump threatened withholding federal funds from New York over ideological disputes and city leadership choices.
- Michael Cohen warns that such threats could prompt reciprocal state-level retaliation and damage federal-state cooperation.
Mondani's Troll Response To Trump
- Michael Cohen recounts Mondani's social-media response after Trump endorsed Cuomo and praises Mondani's trolling.
- Cohen explains he dislikes Mondani's policy appeals to Gen Z rather than personal attributes like age or religion.
Electoral Posturing Shapes Candidates' Tone
- Cohen predicts Mondani will immediately confront Trump if elected and contrasts that with Cuomo's conciliatory tone.
- He notes Cuomo can be noncommittal because Cuomo believes he has little chance of winning.