Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Trump Has UNHINGED MELTDOWN After DISASTER Speech FLOPS
Dec 18, 2025
Michael Cohen analyzes Trump's chaotic primetime address, calling it a childish temper tantrum filled with misinformation. He fact-checks the ex-president's economic claims, dissects misleading statistics, and critiques Trump's blame on Democrats for healthcare issues. The duo discusses the lack of substance in the speech and why it aired at a time of low poll numbers. Cohen concludes that the address was a waste of airtime, urging listeners to rely on credible financial insights instead of Trump's rhetoric.
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Speech Was A Televised Tantrum
- Michael Cohen argues Trump's 18-minute address was a political tantrum filled with lies and grievances rather than leadership.
- He says polls and Americans' lived experience (wallets) contradict Trump's claims about improving affordability.
Polls Forced The Prime-Time Push
- Michael Cohen highlights sinking poll numbers and 60% disapproval of Trump's handling of the economy.
- He uses that to explain why Trump resorted to a prime-time speech to rally support.
'Inherited A Mess' Claim Refuted
- Cohen disputes Trump's claim he 'inherited a mess' by citing 48 consecutive months of job growth under Biden.
- He frames Trump's assertion as false and notes recent job losses under Trump.