President Trump's New Legal Nightmare
Michael Cohen’s testimony created a host of problems for Trump beyond the Russia investigation. Are these new legal woes the biggest threat to the Trump presidency?
February 28, 2019
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Episode 82 · February 28, 2019
President Trump's New Legal Nightmare
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Summary
On Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee, Michael Cohen called the president a racist, a conman, and a cheat. He also brought documents.
Trump’s onetime confidant testified for seven hours. He laid a trail of legal breadcrumbs that are likely to be followed by House Democrats and federal investigators, among others—long after Robert Mueller hands in his report to the Attorney General.
Fordham Law Professor Jed Shugerman joins Alex Wagner to explain the legal problems President Trump now faces.
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