Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas FURIOUS World Leaders SLAM Trump Over DISASTER Peace Talks
Nov 24, 2025
Michael Cohen dives into the fallout from Trump's controversial 28-point peace plan for Russia and Ukraine. He critiques the plan as a heavy concession to Moscow, labeling it a capitulation. Discussions about Marco Rubio's Geneva talks reveal mixed responses, with praise for productive dialogue but lingering concerns. The response from Putin adds another layer, as Cohen highlights Russia’s propaganda and economic strains. The episode also explores troubling media questions about the plan's origins and foreign leaders’ flattery toward Trump.
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Plan Appears To Favor Russia
- Michael Cohen argues Trump's 28-point plan heavily favored Russia and would force Ukraine to capitulate on sovereignty and defense.
- He calls the plan a catastrophic trade-off that undermines Ukraine's ability to remain sovereign and secure.
U.S.-Ukraine Joint Statement From Geneva
- Michael Cohen reads a joint U.S.-Ukraine statement describing Geneva talks as constructive and productive.
- The statement says final decisions rest with the presidents and praises U.S. efforts, including President Donald J. Trump.
Rhetoric Criticizes Ukraine, Not Russia
- Cohen highlights White House rhetoric criticizing Ukraine rather than Russia and frames Trump's posts as grievance-driven and inaccurate.
- He says Trump's public messages misrepresent gratitude and U.S. involvement in the conflict.