The Rachel Maddow Show

Recap special: Michael Cohen testimony in Trump's criminal trial, Day 2

May 15, 2024
Exploring Michael Cohen's transformation from loyal hustler to fierce critic in Trump's trial, challenges of representing a guilty client, Republicans defending Trump in scandal, reflections on disparaging judiciary, Mershan's fairness in court, defense undermining Cohen's credibility, chaos and loyalty outside trial, intricate details of hush money payments, strategies for defense attorneys, anticipation of Trump trial verdict
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Unveiling the Michael Cohen Testimony
01:57 • 15min
3
Complexities of representing a guilty client and navigating legal hurdles in Trump's trial
17:26 • 3min
4
Support and Criticism for President Trump
20:10 • 6min
5
Reflections on Political Figures' Disparagement of the Judiciary System
25:53 • 4min
6
Transparency and Fairness in Trial Proceedings
29:29 • 2min
7
Unpacking Michael Cohen's Testimony and Legal Strategies in Trump's Trial
31:48 • 12min
8
The Michael Cohen Testimony and Defense Strategy
43:46 • 15min
9
Support and Strategy: Loyalty Amid Chaos
58:20 • 10min
10
Unveiling the Testimony of Michael Cohen
01:08:20 • 15min
11
Strategies for Defense Attorneys and Trial Expectations Discussion
01:23:25 • 2min
12
Anticipation of Trump Trial Verdict and Parental Financial Education Tool
01:25:02 • 2min