Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Trump GOES OFF THE RAILS After Dem Senators FIGHT BACK
Nov 20, 2025
Michael Cohen discusses Trump's shocking remarks calling for arrests of Democratic lawmakers for their video urging military officials to resist illegal orders. He examines the media's portrayal of this statement and warns about the authoritarian implications of such calls. The conversation dives into the tension between free speech and political risk, as well as the reactions from Fox commentators who label the lawmakers' message as insurrection. These pressing topics highlight the current state of political discourse and the potential consequences of extreme rhetoric.
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Veteran Lawmakers Urge Refusal Of Illegal Orders
- Six Democratic lawmakers who served in the military or intelligence urged service members to refuse illegal orders in a public video.
- Michael Cohen frames this as a constitutional appeal amid fears the administration could misuse the military domestically.
Trump Labels Dissent "Seditious" On Truth Social
- Michael Cohen highlights Trump's Truth Social post calling the lawmakers' actions "seditious" and urging arrests.
- Cohen emphasizes First Amendment protections and warns that criminalizing dissent would signal authoritarianism.
Criminalizing Speech Would Chill Dissent
- Cohen outlines the dangerous precedent if political speech leads to arrests or convictions.
- He argues such actions would chill dissent and reveal authoritarian impulses ahead of elections.