Any government that supports protects or harbors, terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent and equally guilty of terrorist crimes. George W. Bush
And wouldn't it be loverly if those silent R's LOST their seats in the next elections? They think silence buys them continued government employment? No guarantees there, my friends.
Democrats need to do more going on offense instead of just going on defense. We need more Crocketts, more AOCs, more Newsoms instead of handwringers and pearl twisters like Schumers and their ilk.
We do. But a number of those, including Crockett, voted on the bill this week to among other things, send more money to Israel. My rep was among the guilty too.
I agree that Israel doesn't need our money -they get free Healthcare, K-12 & higher education free and more yet we don't but are expected to support a country with more benefits Congress will give us.
Democrats on both sides of the house should be going hard and heavy at every single illegal activity that is being perpetrated by the Trump administration in this Department of justice, especially challenging the Epstein law act that Trump himself signed that they now want to escape
i think there would be a lot more republicans voting to curb or even impeach trump if they did blind voting. They are cowards who don't want trump or any MAGA to know that they oppose him.
The agents who refused to let a doctor on scene attend to her and the agents who wouldn’t move their vehicles to allow the ambulance access to her all need to be charged as accomplices to her murder. What kind of animals deny medical care to a shooting victim?!
A. Respect for Human Life. All DHS personnel have been entrusted with a critical mission: safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and our values. In keeping with this mission, respect for human life and the communities we serve shall continue to guide DHS LEOs in the performance of their duties.
G. Medical Care. As soon as practicable following a use of force and the end of any perceived public safety threat, DHS LEOs shall obtain appropriate medical assistance for any subject who has visible or apparent injuries, complains of being injured, or requests medical attention. This may include rendering first aid if properly trained and equipped to do so, requesting emergency medical services, and/or arranging transportation to an appropriate medical facility.
A. Respect for Human Life. All DHS personnel have been entrusted with a critical mission: safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and our values. In keeping with this mission, respect for human life and the communities we serve shall continue to guide DHS LEOs in the performance of their duties.
G. Medical Care. As soon as practicable following a use of force and the end of any perceived public safety threat, DHS LEOs shall obtain appropriate medical assistance for any subject who has visible or apparent injuries, complains of being injured, or requests medical attention. This may include rendering first aid if properly trained and equipped to do so, requesting emergency medical services, and/or arranging transportation to an appropriate medical facility.
Is it too much to ask for the members of congress to tell the gish galloping appointees of this administration, that any answer other than yes or no, to a yes or no question, will be considered contempt of congress and obstruction of a congressional investigation. And when the DOJ refuses to prosecute, the members of congress issue articles of impeachment.
Historically and by all appearances, yes, it is too much. They do not understand how to cross-examine a witness. Say: "that's your answer but it was to a question I did not ask. Now answer the question I asked." Keep at it and tag team. Next Sen/Rep. ask it again. Why let non-responsive replies suffice? Inept questioners; no convictions; no courage; no moral compass
Actually no, I am blaming the right people for allowing and not fixing the problem. The question asked was: "Is it too much to ask ... that any answer other than yes or no, to a yes or no question"? The problem lies with the stonewalling Cabinet. Quitting too soon and too often is on Democrats. Given that reality how, precisely, as viewed from your vantage point of wisdom and superior knowledge, am I seeing this incorrectly?
Thank you! I had briefly subscribed to him and I was annoyed and offended by many of his speaking points. I unsubscribed and I NEVER watch anyone program who has him on as a guest.
PANTS ON FIRE! Michael Cohen's lies, plus the MAGA church of congressional staffers. A conversation with Tara Palmeri; Steve Schmidt and Tara Palmeri; Jan 15, 2026' In August, Tara did a Substack Live with Michael Cohen, which was truly a masterclass in journalism. I highly encourage you to watch it. She pressed him on his knowledge of the Epstein case — and he said he “knew nothing.” Cohen lied. Yesterday, Ellie Leonard revealed that Michael Cohen did offer the DOJ Epstein information Michael Cohen has some explaining to do. A conversation with Tara Palmeri; Steve Schmidt and Tara Palmeri; The Warning; 15-Jan-26 https://tinyurl.com/4u76sdmm
It always is everyone's fault but his. James pressured him. Trump pressured him. As with Trump, it is all about him; everyone else's fault. Michael Cohen says he was ‘coerced’ by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg to turn on Trump. “I felt compelled and coerced to deliver what they were seeking,” Cohen wrote in a Substack post. “Letitia James and Alvin Bragg may not share the same office or political calendar, but they share the same playbook.” Michael Cohen's lies, plus the MAGA church of congressional staffers. Michael Cohen says he was ‘coerced’ by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg to turn on Trump; NY Post; 16-Jan-26 https://tinyurl.com/3795r9n8
I am not defending Cohen but could Trump’s goons got to him? It makes me wonder because I know how underhanded Trump and Fox hate Meidas…Meidas speaks Truth to Power and we know how much Trump hates that..I would love to see one of our Meidas own go on the CNN Abby Philips to discuss view points against Scott Jennings who has his own Maga Podcast…He drinks too much koolaid…
[It Appears To Be Part Of A Future Pardon Ask Or A Response To A Pardon Dangled]
I felt pressured and coerced to only provide information and testimony that would satisfy the government’s desire to build the cases against and secure a judgment and convictions against President Trump. You may reasonably ask why I am speaking out now. The answer is simple. I have witnessed firsthand the damage done when prosecutors pick their target first and then seek evidence to fit a predetermined narrative. You may reasonably ask why I am speaking out now. The answer is simple. I have witnessed firsthand the damage done when prosecutors pick their target first and then seek evidence to fit a predetermined narrative.
Donald Trump has reacted to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, saying that he felt "coerced" by New York prosecutors into providing negative testimony against the now-president. "I felt pressured and coerced to only provide information and testimony that would satisfy the government’s desire to build the cases against and secure a judgment and convictions against President Trump," Cohen wrote in a Friday post on Substack. Trump reacted to Cohen’s comments via Truth Social, writing: "These horrible Radical Left people, doing everything possible to destroy our Country, should pay a big price for this!"
Second chances generally follow contrition and atonement not just completion of richly deserved prison time, which is punishment not exoneration. Taints all of MTN
I’ve been following the story with Ellie and Steve. I saw Tara’s conversation with Steve but not the interview she had with Cohen yet. This is perfect, thanks for posting this link.
For money, ego, and power and without upholding legal ethics he enabled the monster. Why should anyone read the attempts at self-exculpatory drivel he writes endlessly?
In the early 2000s, Trump and Cohen became connected, fittingly, through real estate. Cohen started to transfer the wealth he’d gained from taxi medallions and insurance lawsuits to apartments in Trump buildings. Along with his parents, his in-laws, and Simon Garber, Cohen acquired eight units in Trump Palace, Trump Park Avenue, and Trump World Plaza. It’s unclear when Cohen and Trump first met, but the two were publicly linked in February 2007. The New York Post published an article then about an attorney who was purchasing large numbers of apartments in Trump buildings. “Trump properties are solid investments,” Cohen told the Post. Trump returned the compliment, declaring Cohen to be a wise investor. “Michael Cohen has a great insight into the real-estate market,” he told the Post. “He has invested in my buildings because he likes to make money — and he does.” Three months later, Cohen became an executive vice president at the Trump Organization. ProPublca, 18-Apr-2018 https://tinyurl.com/56kafrpk
EXCELLENT REPORTING BEN!!! When you’re talking to these leaders, can you just emphasize to them the importance of communicating all of the steps they’re taking to combat this fascist regime. If they could just put out a weekly list of all of the things they are doing instead of relying on the public to Listen to hearings (people do not have the time to sit and listen to these hearings or listen to politicians come on line and tell us what the problem is over and over and over). Democrats need to be succinct in listing what they are doing to contribute to the solution. I am very well read, but most of the time I find it out through the Mideas touch network, popok, mockler, bulwark legal reporting, et al. I can’t tell you how many people who are educated that don’t subscribe to your network even though I tell them this is where to find out what’s going on. It would help greatly if Democrat leaders could get together and every week put out what they are doing to combat this war being waged on Americans. It doesn’t have to be complicated – just some bullet points so that if they want to find out more, they can. there are so many ways to disseminate information - they need to stop with the short blurbs on what the problem is and put out a list of what they are doing. Every time I listen to Pete Buttigieg talk I want to scream because all he does is tell us what the problem is. He sounds like every corporate wonk I ever dealt with. I was told by a Democratic friend to not upset the Apple cart because we need every good Democrat leader to help us over the finish line. I agree, however, we cannot just be another cult Member who follows our party because we are afraid to speak up about what it is we want. We can never move forward in this country unless we have a hard look at ourselves and realize that it is complacency that helped to get us here. It’s the blind following of a party that allows leaders to just mail it in. We get bored, the leaders get bored and here we are. We need a weekly list of wins in the courts & items of whats being done - it would go a long way to energize EVERYONE.
Please explain what your position is on Michael Cohen I have pushed all of my colleagues to switch to Meidas Touch and now I am wondering what is going on. Please weigh in on this!
Serving time is a punishment earned. Contrition and atonement also have to be earned, as does forgiveness. Where is any of that? [An] old adage … states, “Tigers don’t change their stripes” … We often use this colloquialism to describe someone who tells people they have good intentions but inevitably acts selfishly or even maliciously to get what they want from those very same people. ... It all comes down to choice. It all comes down to action. We must first choose to change our stripes, then take action on actually changing those stripes, before we can expect other Tigers to change theirs. Again, it is all on us. Tigers Don’t Change Their Stripes, Adam T. Cummings, 5-Jul-18 https://tinyurl.com/mrb2zu3j
Any government that supports protects or harbors, terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent and equally guilty of terrorist crimes. George W. Bush
I'm amazed that I've begun to agree with Shrub, and Ronnie, and sometimes even Rand Paul, and a few other OLD R's.
Even they see the current writing on the walls, and it AIN'T WRITTEN IN GOLD.
Boy how those words can come back to haunt us.
Trump regime protecting the ice gestapo
And wouldn't it be loverly if those silent R's LOST their seats in the next elections? They think silence buys them continued government employment? No guarantees there, my friends.
And if no elections, they lose them anyway under Amendment 20, Section 1, on 1/3/2027 https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-20/
Judy you are correct 💯💯💯 their Republican Silence stance continues because they are scared to death of their old 80 year FASCIST FART djt!!!
If they had obeyed their Constitutional Oaths on day 1, fear would not be a factor
Silence is going to cost them their jobs
As will their unconstitutional conduct in subjugating Congress to the Unitary Executive
Democrats need to do more going on offense instead of just going on defense. We need more Crocketts, more AOCs, more Newsoms instead of handwringers and pearl twisters like Schumers and their ilk.
We do. But a number of those, including Crockett, voted on the bill this week to among other things, send more money to Israel. My rep was among the guilty too.
I agree that Israel doesn't need our money -they get free Healthcare, K-12 & higher education free and more yet we don't but are expected to support a country with more benefits Congress will give us.
Democrats on both sides of the house should be going hard and heavy at every single illegal activity that is being perpetrated by the Trump administration in this Department of justice, especially challenging the Epstein law act that Trump himself signed that they now want to escape
We also need to show our support behind the Dems in every part of the Country…
Jim Jordan is a real piece of 💩! MAGA to the nth degree! He must go!
He has gross ties to Trump and his trafficking ring.
He's in the files. Listen to Sacha Rileys interviews.
God yes. I'm in Ohio and I'd LOVE to see that b go. And Darrel Issa, is he running again? Sanctimonious prick.
I’m in Ohio too. Jordan is not my rep, but David Taylor is cut from the same disgusting maga mold, so he’s no better.
The cowardice of the GOP is staggering.
i think there would be a lot more republicans voting to curb or even impeach trump if they did blind voting. They are cowards who don't want trump or any MAGA to know that they oppose him.
Good was bleeding out as they prevented access to two medical people.
Prevented her from testifying. Dead (wo)men tell no tales. No lawsuits from her either
The agents who refused to let a doctor on scene attend to her and the agents who wouldn’t move their vehicles to allow the ambulance access to her all need to be charged as accomplices to her murder. What kind of animals deny medical care to a shooting victim?!
U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Issue Date: September 7, 2018
Policy Statement 044-05 Department Policy on the Use of Force
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/mgmt/law-enforcement/mgmt-dir_044-05-department-policy-on-the-use-of-force.pdf
III. General Principles
A. Respect for Human Life. All DHS personnel have been entrusted with a critical mission: safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and our values. In keeping with this mission, respect for human life and the communities we serve shall continue to guide DHS LEOs in the performance of their duties.
G. Medical Care. As soon as practicable following a use of force and the end of any perceived public safety threat, DHS LEOs shall obtain appropriate medical assistance for any subject who has visible or apparent injuries, complains of being injured, or requests medical attention. This may include rendering first aid if properly trained and equipped to do so, requesting emergency medical services, and/or arranging transportation to an appropriate medical facility.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Issue Date: September 7, 2018
Policy Statement 044-05 Department Policy on the Use of Force
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/mgmt/law-enforcement/mgmt-dir_044-05-department-policy-on-the-use-of-force.pdf
III. General Principles
A. Respect for Human Life. All DHS personnel have been entrusted with a critical mission: safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and our values. In keeping with this mission, respect for human life and the communities we serve shall continue to guide DHS LEOs in the performance of their duties.
G. Medical Care. As soon as practicable following a use of force and the end of any perceived public safety threat, DHS LEOs shall obtain appropriate medical assistance for any subject who has visible or apparent injuries, complains of being injured, or requests medical attention. This may include rendering first aid if properly trained and equipped to do so, requesting emergency medical services, and/or arranging transportation to an appropriate medical facility.
Thank you. We need all the pushback and accountability we can find
Is it too much to ask for the members of congress to tell the gish galloping appointees of this administration, that any answer other than yes or no, to a yes or no question, will be considered contempt of congress and obstruction of a congressional investigation. And when the DOJ refuses to prosecute, the members of congress issue articles of impeachment.
Historically and by all appearances, yes, it is too much. They do not understand how to cross-examine a witness. Say: "that's your answer but it was to a question I did not ask. Now answer the question I asked." Keep at it and tag team. Next Sen/Rep. ask it again. Why let non-responsive replies suffice? Inept questioners; no convictions; no courage; no moral compass
You're blaming the wrong people for the problem.
Actually no, I am blaming the right people for allowing and not fixing the problem. The question asked was: "Is it too much to ask ... that any answer other than yes or no, to a yes or no question"? The problem lies with the stonewalling Cabinet. Quitting too soon and too often is on Democrats. Given that reality how, precisely, as viewed from your vantage point of wisdom and superior knowledge, am I seeing this incorrectly?
Stop supporting Michael cohen
Hey Ben!
What happened with Michael Cohen?? Did you let him go or did he go on his own??
Thank you! I can't expect you to know everything about every body. I appreciate you taking action .
Agree! TY Ben!
Thank you! I had briefly subscribed to him and I was annoyed and offended by many of his speaking points. I unsubscribed and I NEVER watch anyone program who has him on as a guest.
Same!
Why?
PANTS ON FIRE! Michael Cohen's lies, plus the MAGA church of congressional staffers. A conversation with Tara Palmeri; Steve Schmidt and Tara Palmeri; Jan 15, 2026' In August, Tara did a Substack Live with Michael Cohen, which was truly a masterclass in journalism. I highly encourage you to watch it. She pressed him on his knowledge of the Epstein case — and he said he “knew nothing.” Cohen lied. Yesterday, Ellie Leonard revealed that Michael Cohen did offer the DOJ Epstein information Michael Cohen has some explaining to do. A conversation with Tara Palmeri; Steve Schmidt and Tara Palmeri; The Warning; 15-Jan-26 https://tinyurl.com/4u76sdmm
Even worse he’s pointing a finger at Letitia James!
It always is everyone's fault but his. James pressured him. Trump pressured him. As with Trump, it is all about him; everyone else's fault. Michael Cohen says he was ‘coerced’ by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg to turn on Trump. “I felt compelled and coerced to deliver what they were seeking,” Cohen wrote in a Substack post. “Letitia James and Alvin Bragg may not share the same office or political calendar, but they share the same playbook.” Michael Cohen's lies, plus the MAGA church of congressional staffers. Michael Cohen says he was ‘coerced’ by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg to turn on Trump; NY Post; 16-Jan-26 https://tinyurl.com/3795r9n8
I am not defending Cohen but could Trump’s goons got to him? It makes me wonder because I know how underhanded Trump and Fox hate Meidas…Meidas speaks Truth to Power and we know how much Trump hates that..I would love to see one of our Meidas own go on the CNN Abby Philips to discuss view points against Scott Jennings who has his own Maga Podcast…He drinks too much koolaid…
[It Appears To Be Part Of A Future Pardon Ask Or A Response To A Pardon Dangled]
I felt pressured and coerced to only provide information and testimony that would satisfy the government’s desire to build the cases against and secure a judgment and convictions against President Trump. You may reasonably ask why I am speaking out now. The answer is simple. I have witnessed firsthand the damage done when prosecutors pick their target first and then seek evidence to fit a predetermined narrative. You may reasonably ask why I am speaking out now. The answer is simple. I have witnessed firsthand the damage done when prosecutors pick their target first and then seek evidence to fit a predetermined narrative.
Source: "When Politics Blind Justice" A closer look at the Trump hush money appeal; and what it reveals about power, prosecution, and testimony. Michael Cohen Jan 16, 2026 https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/p/when-politics-blind-justice
Donald Trump has reacted to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, saying that he felt "coerced" by New York prosecutors into providing negative testimony against the now-president. "I felt pressured and coerced to only provide information and testimony that would satisfy the government’s desire to build the cases against and secure a judgment and convictions against President Trump," Cohen wrote in a Friday post on Substack. Trump reacted to Cohen’s comments via Truth Social, writing: "These horrible Radical Left people, doing everything possible to destroy our Country, should pay a big price for this!"
Source: Trump Reacts to Michael Cohen Saying He Was Pressured To Turn on Him Published, Newsweek, Jan 17, 202 https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-reacts-michael-cohen-alvin-bragg-letitia-james-11375836
Any of these articles/clips.
https://www.google.com/search?q=cohen+substack+leticia+james&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS828US828&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Second chances generally follow contrition and atonement not just completion of richly deserved prison time, which is punishment not exoneration. Taints all of MTN
Agree!
Published pleas for collective pity (oh, poor him!) does not constitute journalism
I’ve been following the story with Ellie and Steve. I saw Tara’s conversation with Steve but not the interview she had with Cohen yet. This is perfect, thanks for posting this link.
For money, ego, and power and without upholding legal ethics he enabled the monster. Why should anyone read the attempts at self-exculpatory drivel he writes endlessly?
Why? What has Congress done about Epstein? The DOJ? WHAT HAVE WE DONE? He was a fixer but didn't know CONald at the time.
In the early 2000s, Trump and Cohen became connected, fittingly, through real estate. Cohen started to transfer the wealth he’d gained from taxi medallions and insurance lawsuits to apartments in Trump buildings. Along with his parents, his in-laws, and Simon Garber, Cohen acquired eight units in Trump Palace, Trump Park Avenue, and Trump World Plaza. It’s unclear when Cohen and Trump first met, but the two were publicly linked in February 2007. The New York Post published an article then about an attorney who was purchasing large numbers of apartments in Trump buildings. “Trump properties are solid investments,” Cohen told the Post. Trump returned the compliment, declaring Cohen to be a wise investor. “Michael Cohen has a great insight into the real-estate market,” he told the Post. “He has invested in my buildings because he likes to make money — and he does.” Three months later, Cohen became an executive vice president at the Trump Organization. ProPublca, 18-Apr-2018 https://tinyurl.com/56kafrpk
Jonathan Ross needs to go to prison for murder NOW!
WE THE PEOPLE need to keep pushing our elected officials to keep pushing the Republicans and not to let up on them.
Thanks Ben for keeping us informed. Great work!
Chuckles and Jeffries are bringing back the ghost of Chamberlin for their lack of action
EXCELLENT REPORTING BEN!!! When you’re talking to these leaders, can you just emphasize to them the importance of communicating all of the steps they’re taking to combat this fascist regime. If they could just put out a weekly list of all of the things they are doing instead of relying on the public to Listen to hearings (people do not have the time to sit and listen to these hearings or listen to politicians come on line and tell us what the problem is over and over and over). Democrats need to be succinct in listing what they are doing to contribute to the solution. I am very well read, but most of the time I find it out through the Mideas touch network, popok, mockler, bulwark legal reporting, et al. I can’t tell you how many people who are educated that don’t subscribe to your network even though I tell them this is where to find out what’s going on. It would help greatly if Democrat leaders could get together and every week put out what they are doing to combat this war being waged on Americans. It doesn’t have to be complicated – just some bullet points so that if they want to find out more, they can. there are so many ways to disseminate information - they need to stop with the short blurbs on what the problem is and put out a list of what they are doing. Every time I listen to Pete Buttigieg talk I want to scream because all he does is tell us what the problem is. He sounds like every corporate wonk I ever dealt with. I was told by a Democratic friend to not upset the Apple cart because we need every good Democrat leader to help us over the finish line. I agree, however, we cannot just be another cult Member who follows our party because we are afraid to speak up about what it is we want. We can never move forward in this country unless we have a hard look at ourselves and realize that it is complacency that helped to get us here. It’s the blind following of a party that allows leaders to just mail it in. We get bored, the leaders get bored and here we are. We need a weekly list of wins in the courts & items of whats being done - it would go a long way to energize EVERYONE.
Please explain what your position is on Michael Cohen I have pushed all of my colleagues to switch to Meidas Touch and now I am wondering what is going on. Please weigh in on this!
https://substack.com/@meidastouch/note/c-201268400?r=2b8mnr&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Thank you for sidelining Michael Cohen, a lifelong lier to the ninth power.
Serving time is a punishment earned. Contrition and atonement also have to be earned, as does forgiveness. Where is any of that? [An] old adage … states, “Tigers don’t change their stripes” … We often use this colloquialism to describe someone who tells people they have good intentions but inevitably acts selfishly or even maliciously to get what they want from those very same people. ... It all comes down to choice. It all comes down to action. We must first choose to change our stripes, then take action on actually changing those stripes, before we can expect other Tigers to change theirs. Again, it is all on us. Tigers Don’t Change Their Stripes, Adam T. Cummings, 5-Jul-18 https://tinyurl.com/mrb2zu3j