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apartment a lot, allen weisselberg abruptly stopped testifying to the new york attorney general. again, we do not know for certain that this was the alleged lie that weisselberg is reportedly negotiations to plead guilty to perjury for. but man, it certainly seems likely. the new york times gives us one major clue to what is behind the key negotiations. the times reports that the thing that puts these negotiations in motion is the renewed threat that manhattan d. a. , alvin bragg, might file new charges against mr. weisselberg. and those charges could mean the 76 year old weisselberg could be placed once again behind bars. now, last year, mr. weisselberg spent 100 days in jail for his role in helping engineer a wide range in tax rug schemes at trump's family business. during that case back in 2022, not only did weisselberg plead guilty, but part of his plea deal required to testify a civil trial against the trump organization. what does all and weisselberg's potential guilty plea here mean for donald trump? the new york times puts it tonight, although the agreement is unlikely to
apartment a lot, allen weisselberg abruptly stopped testifying to the new york attorney general. again, we do not know for certain that this was the alleged lie that weisselberg is reportedly negotiations to plead guilty to perjury for. but man, it certainly seems likely. the new york times gives us one major clue to what is behind the key negotiations. the times reports that the thing that puts these negotiations in motion is the renewed threat that manhattan d. a. , alvin bragg, might file...
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and after allen weisselberg testified in the trial they reviewed notes showed that mr. weisselberg absolutely thought about donald trump's apartment and played a key role in trying to convince forbes reporters over the course of several years that it was worth more than it really was. in 2012 weisselberg asked a forbes reporter why the magazine counts large private estates for others and not trump. the next year 2018 weisselberg kept pushing. a forbes reporter wrote to a colleague now allen says it's worth $200 million. in 2014 weisselberg sent forbes sales records for a luxury apartment building near trump's and then applied a square feet rate calculation to demonstrate the value of trump's apartment, which he said was 30,000 square feet. in 2015 donald trump toured three forbes journalists around his penthouse with allen weisselberg at his side. during that tour donald trump again claimed the apartment was 30,000 square feet. now, after forbes ran that story proving that allen weisselberg did, in fact, focus on donald trump's apartment a lot allen weisselberg abruptly
and after allen weisselberg testified in the trial they reviewed notes showed that mr. weisselberg absolutely thought about donald trump's apartment and played a key role in trying to convince forbes reporters over the course of several years that it was worth more than it really was. in 2012 weisselberg asked a forbes reporter why the magazine counts large private estates for others and not trump. the next year 2018 weisselberg kept pushing. a forbes reporter wrote to a colleague now allen...
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allen weisselberg was on the stand, trying to explain that he really had nothing to do with this. and as he was making that claim, it was obvious to me that he was lying. i went back through our notes and could track years of conversations that he had had with our reporters, where he was really focused on the penthouse, where he was trying to claim that it was 30,000 square feet or even 33,000 square feet, i think at one point donald trump had it. and he was trying to claim that it was wildly overvalued. so, this is clear documented stuff that you can say, you know, he's claiming one number, the documents show another number. and he was lying. >> you know, you noted in that story that you had documents that prosecutors didn't. did you hear from their office after that? >> so, their office did go back and look through documents with the trump organization to try to do an additional, sort of, forensic look. and they put some paperwork in the docket about that. they did not come after us or anything. but everything that we have is out there. you know, we've released tapes of trump ly
allen weisselberg was on the stand, trying to explain that he really had nothing to do with this. and as he was making that claim, it was obvious to me that he was lying. i went back through our notes and could track years of conversations that he had had with our reporters, where he was really focused on the penthouse, where he was trying to claim that it was 30,000 square feet or even 33,000 square feet, i think at one point donald trump had it. and he was trying to claim that it was wildly...
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. >>> tonight, the man who spent decades helping run donald trump's family business allen weisselberg could be on the verge of pleading guilty for the second time. this, time to a -- charge we are told. the 76 world was the chief financial officer of the trump organization for decades, he went to jail at rikers for about 100 days last year. that was for his role in running a 15-year tax fraud scheme at the trump organization. now tonight, there is new reporting from the new york times confirmed by cnn that weisselberg was in talks to potentially plead guilty to a perjury charge, this time related to trump's civil fraud trial, we are, he island whistle burke, would have to admit that he lied on the stand during his own testimony. the timing here is also key as we are learning more about this new reporting. right now we are waiting on the judge in this case to decide what the penalty is, essentially, how much donald trump owes, a, reminder the attorney general in closing arguments asked for a north of 300 and $70 million in a ruling that could threaten trump's entire real estate empire.
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alone or with weisselberg and trump will be unrebutted because nobody will put allen weisselberg on the stand after he pleads guilty to perjury. your question is one that has people like me scratching my head for months if not years, why hasn't weisselberg flipped, i think the 2 million is part of it. i also think it's something else. >> i think he's 76 years old, and he's worked for fred trump, and at a certain point, at your core, if you were to flip, what that would take is a denial of self that's, you know, so huge, i don't think you can, and i think he sees this as a witch hunt as donald trump does. >> i thought it was so interesting. i was watching a little bit earlier, and we got to let you go so you can get to "deadline: white house." this goes back 100 years. the trump legacy, the empire that his father fred trump built and handed over to him when he died. >> right. and you can think what you want about the trumps, fred trump. >> he has a spotted legacy. >> he does. he profited, and some people think well beyond the line of milking federal programs, and building housing, bu
alone or with weisselberg and trump will be unrebutted because nobody will put allen weisselberg on the stand after he pleads guilty to perjury. your question is one that has people like me scratching my head for months if not years, why hasn't weisselberg flipped, i think the 2 million is part of it. i also think it's something else. >> i think he's 76 years old, and he's worked for fred trump, and at a certain point, at your core, if you were to flip, what that would take is a denial of...
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we already know that allen weisselberg might be on the hook.had been the subject of some alleged fraudulent conduct. so you have overwhelming evidence found by the judge that weisselberg cannot be trusted with controlling the finances of any business. they were permanently banned from serving in the financial control function of any new york corporation, similar bans on donald trump, allen weisselberg for a period of three years and that's serving as an officer or director of any new york corporation or any other legal entity, which really leaves in limbo what is to be done with the trump entities. because not only are these business organizations, they also have substantial assets. the question now arises, who steps in or what steps in to control those companies and control those assets? but a very significant finding, $364 million is pretty close to the asking dollar amount of the plaintiff in this case, the plaintiff, of course, being the state of new york, through new york's new york. >> laura, what happens in the intervening period? he obv
we already know that allen weisselberg might be on the hook.had been the subject of some alleged fraudulent conduct. so you have overwhelming evidence found by the judge that weisselberg cannot be trusted with controlling the finances of any business. they were permanently banned from serving in the financial control function of any new york corporation, similar bans on donald trump, allen weisselberg for a period of three years and that's serving as an officer or director of any new york...
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he also said the same thing about allen weisselberg.s important, because allen weisselberg and michael cohen are sort of the other two sides of what i would call the trump holy trinity when it comes to who is in the room when donald trump gives his indirect mob boss like instructions about what he wants to have happen. that was no less true in this case than it will be in the upcoming manhattan d.a.'s criminal trial, where the allegations in the indictment were that trump completely understood what the arrangement was going to be. michael cohen was going to pay stormy daniels, then, he and weisselberg and trump came up with this scheme for repayment that disguised as repayments as if they were invoices for legal services. so, i think it should cost the trump world some serious pause, and yet, a clients always has the right to direct their own defense. increasingly, you see donald trump surrounded by lawyers who are unwilling to say no to him. i was stunned earlier this week at a hearing in the criminal trial, when todd and, who i will c
he also said the same thing about allen weisselberg.s important, because allen weisselberg and michael cohen are sort of the other two sides of what i would call the trump holy trinity when it comes to who is in the room when donald trump gives his indirect mob boss like instructions about what he wants to have happen. that was no less true in this case than it will be in the upcoming manhattan d.a.'s criminal trial, where the allegations in the indictment were that trump completely understood...
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say allen weisselberg of the trump organization is in discussions to possibly plead guilty to a perjury charge. this is related to the new york civil fraud investigation into the real estate company finances, specifically testimony that weisselberg gave in an interview with the new york attorney general's office and at the fraud trial last year. we're going to have more on this story coming up next in "the situation room" with wolf blitzer. >>> until tomorrow, you can follow me on facebook, instagram threads, x formerly known as twitter, on the tiktok @jaketapper and follow on x at "the lead," cnn. our coverage continues with alex marquardt in wolf blitzer's situation room. see you tomorrow. >>> happening now, breaking news, cnn's exclusive new poll shows donald trump maintaining a narrow lead over president joe biden nationwide as biden fights for votes in the pivotal battleground state of michigan and both candidates gear up for the potential rematch this fall. stand by for our revealing snapshot of the race and new reaction. >>> also breaking, sources say the former chief financial o
say allen weisselberg of the trump organization is in discussions to possibly plead guilty to a perjury charge. this is related to the new york civil fraud investigation into the real estate company finances, specifically testimony that weisselberg gave in an interview with the new york attorney general's office and at the fraud trial last year. we're going to have more on this story coming up next in "the situation room" with wolf blitzer. >>> until tomorrow, you can follow...
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if and what former trump ceo allen weisselberg may have lied about on the stand. he cites recent reporting in "the new york times" that suggests weisselberg is negotiating a deal with manhattan prosecutors that would require him to plead guilty to perjury. engoron writes this. i, of course, want to know whether mr. weisselberg is changing his tune and is admitting he lied under oath in my courtroom at this trial. i do not want to ignore anything
if and what former trump ceo allen weisselberg may have lied about on the stand. he cites recent reporting in "the new york times" that suggests weisselberg is negotiating a deal with manhattan prosecutors that would require him to plead guilty to perjury. engoron writes this. i, of course, want to know whether mr. weisselberg is changing his tune and is admitting he lied under oath in my courtroom at this trial. i do not want to ignore anything
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in new york, allen weisselberg is back in talks with prosecutors, according to "the new york times." this time over a perjury plea deal. >>> and georgia d.a. fani willis admitted to a quote personal relationship, what does her private life mean for the rico case against donald trump and his codefendants, joining us with the answers is justice and intelligence correspondent, ken dilanian, "new york times" investigative reporter, suzanne craig, her 2016 reporting focused on donald trump's taxes and earned her a pulitzer prize. also with us, nbc news investigations correspondent, tom winter, and msnbc legal analyst, lisa rubin. everybody welcome. ken, what happened to the trial? why is it not on the schedule any longer in d.c.? >> it's bowing to the reality that this case has been on hold while we wait for the d.c. appeals court to rule on whether mr. trump is subject to any level of presidential immunity against the charges in this case. since it's widely assumed the appeals court will rule against the former president on the score, the next stop would be the supreme court and that's a
in new york, allen weisselberg is back in talks with prosecutors, according to "the new york times." this time over a perjury plea deal. >>> and georgia d.a. fani willis admitted to a quote personal relationship, what does her private life mean for the rico case against donald trump and his codefendants, joining us with the answers is justice and intelligence correspondent, ken dilanian, "new york times" investigative reporter, suzanne craig, her 2016 reporting...
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. >>> former trump cfo allen weisselberg is reportedly considering pleading guilty for a second time,llegedly lying on the witness stand in former president trump's new york civil fraud trial. we will have those details. plus, when we could hear a verdict in the case. just ahead. (vo) with fargo, the new virtual assistant from wells fargo, when dad brings up the importance of... (dad) building credit. (vo) ... you're ready. (daughter cutting him off) dad. fargo, what's my fico score? (dad) wow. it's a work of art. (vo) do you fargo? you can, with wells fargo. what else can fargo do? instantly tell you what you spend on things like food. (dad) fargo, what did i spend on groceries this month? (son) hey dad, can the guys stay for dinner? (dad) no. (vo) want faster, easier banking? you can, with wells fargo. >>> some new guidance today. cortical suggesting a predict and former presidents new york civil fraud case could come in the next few weeks. a judge is deciding how much trump and his codefendants oh in the case, and whether the former president can still do business in the state of n
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we know allen weisselberg is a crook. now we know he is a liar, as well.ok because he is a convicted felon for having been involved in a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud in the first degree while he was part of the trump organization. he pleaded guilty to that. he went to rikers. he went and served time for that. he came out and, katie, what did he do? it looks like he went right up on the witness stand in donald trump's new york civil fraud trial and lied. that lie would've had the effect of helping donald trump in that case. yes, we hear about allen weisselberg negotiating a guilty plea to that perjury charge. i don't see him being a viable cooperator. i would call him a ten foot pole cooperating witness, if he is a cooperating witness at all. no one wants to touch him as a witness, except for the end of a ten foot pole. >> quickly, before i have to let you go, i want to stay on that man and the a criminal case. it is a case that is grounded in documents, in the payments that were made, et cetera. it also has a star witness in michael cohen who ha
we know allen weisselberg is a crook. now we know he is a liar, as well.ok because he is a convicted felon for having been involved in a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud in the first degree while he was part of the trump organization. he pleaded guilty to that. he went to rikers. he went and served time for that. he came out and, katie, what did he do? it looks like he went right up on the witness stand in donald trump's new york civil fraud trial and lied. that lie would've had the...
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this comes as "the new york times" reports former chief financial officer allen weisselberg is negotiatingtors to plead guilty to perjury for lying on the stand during trump's recent civil fraud trial. meantime, "the washington post" reports trump's march 4th trial date has been dropped from the public calendar of the federal court in washington. with us now to talk more about this, glen kirschner, former federal prosecutor and msnbc lel analyst, also host of the justice matters podcast. so, glen, great seeing you. what is behind the move for the washington federal court there? >> yeah, jose, when i saw the reporting that the march 4 trial date has apparently dropped off the public docket, i mean, that kind of reinforces i think what we all know at this point, there is going to be some delay. the appellate court in d.c. has not yet resolved the absolute immunity issue, though, we're expecting an opinion any day now. but even once they issue that opinion, trump will have the opportunity to petition for a rehearing en banc meeting all of the appellate court judges sitting. he also did that i
this comes as "the new york times" reports former chief financial officer allen weisselberg is negotiatingtors to plead guilty to perjury for lying on the stand during trump's recent civil fraud trial. meantime, "the washington post" reports trump's march 4th trial date has been dropped from the public calendar of the federal court in washington. with us now to talk more about this, glen kirschner, former federal prosecutor and msnbc lel analyst, also host of the justice...
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>> allen weisselberg is an unusual guy. he's been working for trump for 50 years.d him from his father fred when donald asked to borrow money to go into the business. fred didn't trust donald with money and so he gave him his bookkeeper. he has been with donald side by side at the trump organization. they were always known as frick and frack. if allen told you something, i think donald is going to say this to you, you knew it was going to be saying it to you that day because they've discussed it. if you knew you were getting a limited or reduced bonus, allen already knew about it because they went through it. i mean, allen and dom were one. he wasn't going to burn the hand that has fed him for the last 50 years. >> let's go back to you and what this all means for you. you were specifically mentioned in the ruling. i want to read from it. this fact finder does not believe that pleading guilty to perjury means that you can never tell the truth. michael cohen told the truth. i just wonder what this journey has been like for you from trump fixer to now testifying and w
>> allen weisselberg is an unusual guy. he's been working for trump for 50 years.d him from his father fred when donald asked to borrow money to go into the business. fred didn't trust donald with money and so he gave him his bookkeeper. he has been with donald side by side at the trump organization. they were always known as frick and frack. if allen told you something, i think donald is going to say this to you, you knew it was going to be saying it to you that day because they've...
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the defendant, donald trump, michael cohen and allen weisselberg. guess what, when we compare the alleged crimes of those three people, guess who looks at the best, michael cohen. >> yeah, right, true. one at the things that they're asking for in this, lisa, is a change of venue. they're saying that trump can't get a fair shake in manhattan. do you think that there is -- is that within the realm of possibility in all of this? >> they have not asked for it yet. one of the things that i came up with today's talking about jury selection. todd blanche, one of trump's lawyers, essentially said, i need to know why people who raise their hand and say, i can't be fair in this case, are saying that, because their answers may be a fool to me, and my plan a venue change motion. but the judges answer to that is the risk to pre trial publicity surrounding air conflict poses to justice in this case going to be any less a few months for now, a year from now or by an algae, in a different jurisdiction, no? as our colleague endorsement was saying today about the enr
the defendant, donald trump, michael cohen and allen weisselberg. guess what, when we compare the alleged crimes of those three people, guess who looks at the best, michael cohen. >> yeah, right, true. one at the things that they're asking for in this, lisa, is a change of venue. they're saying that trump can't get a fair shake in manhattan. do you think that there is -- is that within the realm of possibility in all of this? >> they have not asked for it yet. one of the things that...
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former trump organization cfo allen weisselberg who famously took the fall for the trump organization in a different criminal matter is reportedly in talks with d.a. bragg to plead guilty to perjury in yet another trump-related crime case. that's a lot of criming in a lot of different trump related matters. now, whether this all means that trump has just lost his most important witness here in the first criminal trial of an american president, that remains to be seen. all we know right now is that this case is going to trial, and the implications of that are somewhat profound on a number of levels. march 25th is after super tuesday. donald trump will likely be the republican nominee for president by that date. and, wow, is that going to make campaigning for president interesting. >> we're here during the day and i'll be campaigning during the night. i'm going to have to sit here for months on a trial. i think it's ridiculous. it's unfair. >> joining me now lisa rubin and melissa murray. no two better people to have sitting right here as we unpack all of this. first, i want to get your
former trump organization cfo allen weisselberg who famously took the fall for the trump organization in a different criminal matter is reportedly in talks with d.a. bragg to plead guilty to perjury in yet another trump-related crime case. that's a lot of criming in a lot of different trump related matters. now, whether this all means that trump has just lost his most important witness here in the first criminal trial of an american president, that remains to be seen. all we know right now is...
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on top of that, as you mentioned, the former cfo, allen weisselberg of the trump organization, already serving a jail sentence for unrelated tax fraud charges, he is potentially getting the squeeze from manhattan district attorney prosecutors as they look to take trump to trial for his business practices, as well, that there is a possibility of new charges against allen weisselberg. >> all right. katelyn polantz, thank you very much for that. >>> we have new reporting today on how donald trump's legal team is preparing for the u.s. supreme court in oral arguments before the justices next week. at stake is -- this one is about whether or not donald trump will be allowed to appear on the 2024 primary ballot in colorado. the colorado supreme court, you may remember, ruled that donald trump could not because of his role on january 6th. now what? cnn has some new reporting on this. joan, what are you learning? >> reporter: kate, the stakes could not be higher. it'll affect who is on the potentia presidential ballot and could affect who becomes president. there's pressure on these lawyers an
on top of that, as you mentioned, the former cfo, allen weisselberg of the trump organization, already serving a jail sentence for unrelated tax fraud charges, he is potentially getting the squeeze from manhattan district attorney prosecutors as they look to take trump to trial for his business practices, as well, that there is a possibility of new charges against allen weisselberg. >> all right. katelyn polantz, thank you very much for that. >>> we have new reporting today on...
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as he entered the white house, he had a meeting with allen weisselberg.was former cfo, the fellow we were just talking about. it looked like he only had 50 or $60 million in available cash. but since, then he sold him assets and probably it is now greater than that. but it is really you look at the verdict or the amount he's going to have to pay for the e. jean carroll decision, that is 83 million. my estimate would be he can probably cover that. but the 370 million that he may be looking at, it may not come in at, that that's going to be a tough nut for him to head. i think we are looking at asset sales. that is a difficult proposition for him. he doesn't own a lot of class a property. so, right away, you are looking at a fire sale situation, where the assets -- in the first place. >> david, let me pick up on that. when could he take a page out of rudy giuliani's -- who declared bankruptcy in december, after he was ordered to pay 100 $50 million for defamation. if trump continues to see these bills stack up, is there a risk the former president might tak
as he entered the white house, he had a meeting with allen weisselberg.was former cfo, the fellow we were just talking about. it looked like he only had 50 or $60 million in available cash. but since, then he sold him assets and probably it is now greater than that. but it is really you look at the verdict or the amount he's going to have to pay for the e. jean carroll decision, that is 83 million. my estimate would be he can probably cover that. but the 370 million that he may be looking at,...
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likely know whether allen weisselberg did, in fact, perjure himself during his testimony, and they are obligated to report whatever they know about that to the extent that there were falsehoods told on the stand to the judge in keeping with their ethical obligations under new york rules governing attorneys, i should note alina habba and cliff -- the attorneys who it was written to, are new york licenseds lawyers, they have that responsibility. and engoran is frustrated neither one of them gave him any information and on top of that as you noted, they took the opportunity to make some attacks on engoran saying he's perpetually been biased against them, that he doesn't take issue for example, with the fact that michael cohen who was a witness for the attorney general also perjured himself on the stand, he doesn't seem to be having a problem with that and yet is attacking poor allen weisselberg. i want to note for you and our viewers, alina habba represents weisselberg in this case as his civil lawyer, and her letter to judge engoran which he did not directly call out really begs the ques
likely know whether allen weisselberg did, in fact, perjure himself during his testimony, and they are obligated to report whatever they know about that to the extent that there were falsehoods told on the stand to the judge in keeping with their ethical obligations under new york rules governing attorneys, i should note alina habba and cliff -- the attorneys who it was written to, are new york licenseds lawyers, they have that responsibility. and engoran is frustrated neither one of them gave...
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and allen weisselberg, the former chief financial officer, is liable in the amount of 1 million i haven't had a chance to read through the language of what the judge said here, but really this was about the money because the judge had already found that donald trump, his sons, and allen weisselberg, had engaged in fraud by issuing fraudulent financial statements, giving them to banks and insurers in order to obtain favorable rates. he ruled that before the trial, but we did go through a three-month trial. the judge was looking to determine how much in ill-gotten gains us what this word of discouragement means, the money that they benefited from. so now the judge issuing this significant ruling, more than $350 million against donald trump and the trump organization and against the suns. i'm going to i just see if i can quickly search to see what the judge said about any band that was the other outstanding question here. i'm not able to find that very quickly, but that is another issue that we're looking for here of what the judge says about whether he's banning trump from doing business or
and allen weisselberg, the former chief financial officer, is liable in the amount of 1 million i haven't had a chance to read through the language of what the judge said here, but really this was about the money because the judge had already found that donald trump, his sons, and allen weisselberg, had engaged in fraud by issuing fraudulent financial statements, giving them to banks and insurers in order to obtain favorable rates. he ruled that before the trial, but we did go through a...
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if and what former trump ceo allen weisselberg may have lied about on the stand.k times" that suggests weisselberg is negotiating a deal with manhattan prosecutors that would require him to plead guilty to perjury. engoron writes this. i, of course, want to know whether mr. weisselberg is changing his tune and is admitting he lied under oath in my courtroom at this trial. i do not want to ignore anything in a case of this magnitude, end quote. let's bring in msnbc legal analyst lisa rubin. basil remains with us. lisa, what's this story about? >> this story is about two different cases or one investigation and one case. ali, as you know, i said in that courtroom for many weeks while the attorney general tried a civil fraud case against donald trump, allen weisselberg, jeff mcconney, and donald trump's two grown sons, don jr. and eric as well as two business entities. the trump organization aided by those five people perpetrated a fraud. on who? on financial institutions, potential lenders as well as existing lenders, insurance companies, but basically was fo. now "
if and what former trump ceo allen weisselberg may have lied about on the stand.k times" that suggests weisselberg is negotiating a deal with manhattan prosecutors that would require him to plead guilty to perjury. engoron writes this. i, of course, want to know whether mr. weisselberg is changing his tune and is admitting he lied under oath in my courtroom at this trial. i do not want to ignore anything in a case of this magnitude, end quote. let's bring in msnbc legal analyst lisa rubin....
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meanwhile, two former trump work executives, allen weisselberg and jeff mcconney have been permanently banned from serving in financial management rules for any company in new york. weisselberg was fined $1 million and all four have been barred from personally running a company in new york for some period of time. this is the case that is often referred to as the new york civil fraud case. but that shorthand masks the scope and nature of the missed deeds for which trump has now been held liable. back in september, judge arthur engoron, issued a summary judgment in the case before the trial began. he found trump and his company liable for committing fraud for years. often wildly inflating the true value of trump's assets, in order to obtain more favorable loans. the case appeared to be airtight. gore on later remarked there, is quote, enough evidence in this case to fill this courtroom, and quote. yesterday's jaw-dropping judgment was the culmination of a years-long investigation that was set off by an exchange between a than freshman lawmaker and a former trump insider, way back in 201
meanwhile, two former trump work executives, allen weisselberg and jeff mcconney have been permanently banned from serving in financial management rules for any company in new york. weisselberg was fined $1 million and all four have been barred from personally running a company in new york for some period of time. this is the case that is often referred to as the new york civil fraud case. but that shorthand masks the scope and nature of the missed deeds for which trump has now been held...
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it was so blatant that allen weisselberg had no choice but to admitted under oath as part of the trial. quote, weisselberg said he was aware trump trump tower apartment was 10,000 square feet and not a 30,000 square feet used to determine its value on financial statements. another witness, former trump senior vp jeffrey mcconney testified trump's apartment was valued at $180 million on financial payments, based on the square footage. and the real value and size for about a third of that. reacting to that blatant and brazen fraud, judge arthur engoron some of trump's about aaa connect with the consequences. quote, the english poet alexander pope first declared to err is human, to forgive is divine. defendants apparently are of a department. effort some four years of investigation and litigation, the only ever, inadvertent, of course, that they acknowledge is a troubling of the size of the penthouse which cannot be gained said. their complete lack of contrition and remorse boulders on the pathological. pathological. much just be the perfect word for trump's behavior. donald trump engagin
it was so blatant that allen weisselberg had no choice but to admitted under oath as part of the trial. quote, weisselberg said he was aware trump trump tower apartment was 10,000 square feet and not a 30,000 square feet used to determine its value on financial statements. another witness, former trump senior vp jeffrey mcconney testified trump's apartment was valued at $180 million on financial payments, based on the square footage. and the real value and size for about a third of that....
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meanwhile, former trump organization cfo allen weisselberg is in plea talks to admit to lying on thew york times" the deal would most likely not require weisselberg, who was also involved in the hush money payments to turn on his former boss, not likely he would, he's fiercely loyal and he admitted to orchestrating a scheme to acquire off the books luxuries from other trump organization executives, which landed him in jail for nearly 100 day join us now, catherine christian. what's your read on his potential plea and what impact it might have on the evidence against the former president? >> i think judge engoron who's the judge in the civil fraud case and you just said the decision expected this week won't come until the middle of february, will probably independently say that mr. weisselberg's testimony was not credible. this certainly lends credence to that if he's actually pleading guilty to lying on the stand for perjury. he was not going to be used by the manhattan d.a.'s office for the hush money case, and certainly donald trump wasn't going to call him. it's a statement to any
meanwhile, former trump organization cfo allen weisselberg is in plea talks to admit to lying on thew york times" the deal would most likely not require weisselberg, who was also involved in the hush money payments to turn on his former boss, not likely he would, he's fiercely loyal and he admitted to orchestrating a scheme to acquire off the books luxuries from other trump organization executives, which landed him in jail for nearly 100 day join us now, catherine christian. what's your...
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allen weisselberg is find $1 million plus pretreatment interest. he and mcconney are permanently barred from serving in the financial control function of any new york corporation. then you have erik and don junior. their age find more than $4 million, plus the pro government interest. both are barred from serving as officer or director of any new york operation for two years. the independent mueller station place. and an independent director of compliance will be appointed for the organization. altogether, let's first look at the pick numbers. when you add the interest, katie, to these fines, donald trump is on the hope for more than 400 and $50 million. what's your assessment of the rolling and will it stand on appeal? >> i first want to say, congratulations, and to give some applause to whomever created those graphics. because they are on point. it took, whoever that, is distilled 92 pages of justice engoron's rolling yesterday into exactly the key issues. but one of the reasoning messages from that ruling of justice engoron, it means the rule of
allen weisselberg is find $1 million plus pretreatment interest. he and mcconney are permanently barred from serving in the financial control function of any new york corporation. then you have erik and don junior. their age find more than $4 million, plus the pro government interest. both are barred from serving as officer or director of any new york operation for two years. the independent mueller station place. and an independent director of compliance will be appointed for the organization....
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this >> allen weisselberg, ron liebermann, and matthew calamari. >> and we are what the committee findformation on this? do you think we need to review his financial statements and his text returns in order to compare them? >> yes, and could find it at the trump org. >> our trump business experts are back. tim o'brien, david cay johnston, faith gay, and susanne craig. well, here we are. >> here we are. it's incredible, that's one of where it started. >> with michael cohen as the person who did the k turning over of the courage to get this. >> yes, and since then it's been an unraveling. really spectacular. we worked on a story that ran in 2008 and look at some of these things and the games they were playing, evaluations go all the way back to his father. that's where it started. then to see it all the way for today, it's remarkable. >> tim o'brien, it is an indication, by the way, it's one of the reasons why i thought donald trump would never run for president. because the level of scrutiny that is possible, and that is likely to occur into his private life and his business life, is so
this >> allen weisselberg, ron liebermann, and matthew calamari. >> and we are what the committee findformation on this? do you think we need to review his financial statements and his text returns in order to compare them? >> yes, and could find it at the trump org. >> our trump business experts are back. tim o'brien, david cay johnston, faith gay, and susanne craig. well, here we are. >> here we are. it's incredible, that's one of where it started. >> with...
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has a meeting with allen weisselberg, his accountant, and there is difficulty with a cash. there is not that much left. but we do know since then, he has so the operating agreements he had on his hotel in washington. he also sold -- a golf course he had in new york. he also sold, he must have gotten less publicity, but condos he owned in new york. his mansion and carefully hills. i can keep going. he's been raising cash but at the same time, we don't know how much money he's having to plug into his many money losing businesses, just to keep them going. it's a hard thing, but we do know he has been quietly building up the cash blanket. this decision today, either to pay it or to put up the money so he can appeal on top of the e. jean carroll decision. these are massive amounts of money for him. i think we are looking -- it's going to be interesting to see what happens. i don't know and i think we'll have a situation where he'll have to put a bond. and how he's even going to get that, given all the trouble he's in now. it is anybody's guess. >> no one's going to give -- let's
has a meeting with allen weisselberg, his accountant, and there is difficulty with a cash. there is not that much left. but we do know since then, he has so the operating agreements he had on his hotel in washington. he also sold -- a golf course he had in new york. he also sold, he must have gotten less publicity, but condos he owned in new york. his mansion and carefully hills. i can keep going. he's been raising cash but at the same time, we don't know how much money he's having to plug into...
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and you also don't want >> some contemporaneous notes that allen weisselberg made, right? >> so weisselberg was part of this hush money payment he was involved in conversations with michael cohen. he took handwritten notes that the prosecutors want to use trump's lawyers are saying they shouldn't be allowed to use that because allen weisselberg because not being called as a witness in this case, he's not you can be questioned by the defense about it, right? that's right. and also, remember he is in talks to plead guilty to perjury in the new york attorney general's case, which also raises complications about his credibility as a witness. >> and what about the access hollywood tapes and his public statements on sexual assault allegations >> i mean, the question then for the judge is going to be not just does this show bad character, you can't just introduce evidence that shows that a defendant's a terrible guy is as terrible things. you have to show that it's directly relevant to one of the issues at trial. the person's intent, some sort of pattern. and i think think what p
and you also don't want >> some contemporaneous notes that allen weisselberg made, right? >> so weisselberg was part of this hush money payment he was involved in conversations with michael cohen. he took handwritten notes that the prosecutors want to use trump's lawyers are saying they shouldn't be allowed to use that because allen weisselberg because not being called as a witness in this case, he's not you can be questioned by the defense about it, right? that's right. and also,...
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and that includes, chris, allen weisselberg, who had a $2 million severance agreement with the trump organization after he was sentenced for criminal tax fraud in another case to which he pled guilty, they gave him this $2 million severance agreement, that was raised during the trial as somewhat suspect. now the attorney general's office says, you know what, we want that $2 million back, whatever portion of it you already have, that's part of that $370 million that they're asking judge engoron to award to them. so this is relevant in that civil case, as well as to potential future developments with respect to mr. weisselberg's own criminal future. >> relevant, but presumably could also delay february when we hear a decision? >> potentially we'll know if the office of court of administration for new york tells us it will take him more time. we haven't heard that so far. >> on a very big day of breaking news, thanks to all of you. we're going to have much more on this throughout the hour. >>> plus, in 60 seconds, congressman jared moskowitz will join with us reaction to this ruling. yo
and that includes, chris, allen weisselberg, who had a $2 million severance agreement with the trump organization after he was sentenced for criminal tax fraud in another case to which he pled guilty, they gave him this $2 million severance agreement, that was raised during the trial as somewhat suspect. now the attorney general's office says, you know what, we want that $2 million back, whatever portion of it you already have, that's part of that $370 million that they're asking judge engoron...
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weisselberg.things are going to come up. but in light of the summary judgment decision the judge engoron issued, it seems to be very likely that he will find a verdict in favor of the attorney general and we will see some big numbers. >> big numbers. do by friday. barbara mcquade, our expert. thank you so much for your time tonight, barb. really appreciate it. that is our show for tonight. msnbc's coverage of new york special election continues with the last word with my friend, lawrence o'donnell. good evening, lawrence. >>> >> good evening. alex i have to have
weisselberg.things are going to come up. but in light of the summary judgment decision the judge engoron issued, it seems to be very likely that he will find a verdict in favor of the attorney general and we will see some big numbers. >> big numbers. do by friday. barbara mcquade, our expert. thank you so much for your time tonight, barb. really appreciate it. that is our show for tonight. msnbc's coverage of new york special election continues with the last word with my friend, lawrence...
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weisselberg and donald trump's own son , eric trump and donald trump jr. are barred from being in executive or leadership positions at a new york company for the next two years. for some people, this kind of ruling maybe would not be that dramatic but for the trump family, which is so intertwined with the trump organization , going back to fred trump, the former president's father who built all of these developments in the new york city burrows in the 1960s and 1970s, and then trump, as he developed his own companies in the 80s and 90s, the family is the business. trump has so much of his valuation as part of his brand, as part of his marketing value. now he is going to likely have to find a significant amount of cash to pay out this penalty. as he pays out this penalty, he will try to appeal it in the coming months but he will also be under a cash crunch. he is facing the civil penalty of over $80 million.. for someone who does not have his whole business and cash, this is a real challenge facing him. we don't have direct details on how he will pay it out
weisselberg and donald trump's own son , eric trump and donald trump jr. are barred from being in executive or leadership positions at a new york company for the next two years. for some people, this kind of ruling maybe would not be that dramatic but for the trump family, which is so intertwined with the trump organization , going back to fred trump, the former president's father who built all of these developments in the new york city burrows in the 1960s and 1970s, and then trump, as he...
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like allen weisselberg, the four -- who is now been banned for life, serving a trial -- for any company in new york. bragg is also expected to call to the stand michael cohen, a former trump lawyer, who's been previously rucharged with perjury, but cohen's recent testimony in the rjcivil fraud trial was found to be credible by the judge, who wrote in his ruling, quote, michael cohen told the truth, unquote. a few months ago, the e. jean carroll and civil fraud cases were thought to be flying under the htradar, but the judgments nded down in those cases, won by a jury, and one page, edge could have long term consequences for trump's personal, federal, and political lives. the outcome of bragg's case could add to that too, and it won't be cathe end. the hush money trial is expected to last about six weeks, until about mid may. i think it's possible that another one of trump's criminal cases will be ready to proceed to trial. joining me now is jonathan -- he's a previously served assistant united states attorney at the southern district of new york. he is a partner at the palace partners e
like allen weisselberg, the four -- who is now been banned for life, serving a trial -- for any company in new york. bragg is also expected to call to the stand michael cohen, a former trump lawyer, who's been previously rucharged with perjury, but cohen's recent testimony in the rjcivil fraud trial was found to be credible by the judge, who wrote in his ruling, quote, michael cohen told the truth, unquote. a few months ago, the e. jean carroll and civil fraud cases were thought to be flying...
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. >>> former trump organization cfo allen weisselberg is in talks with the manhattan d.a.'s. they relate to testimony weisselberg gave in an interview with the new york attorney general's office and at trump's civil fraud trial. in 2022, weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 criminal charges and served 100 days in jail. >>> still ahead for us, president biden heads to delaware as the remains of three fallen u.s. troops return to american soil. >>> and how does nikki haley fair against trump and biden. >>> president biden first lady and defense secretary lloyd austin head to delaware this morning to join the grieving families of three u.s. soldiers killed in jordan. their remains will be transferred back to dover air force base. thursday the pentagon chief confirmed that multitiered response is coming as he warned of escalating tensions in the region. >> this was a dangerous moment in the middle east. we'll continue to work to avoid a wider conflict in the region. but we will take all necessary actions to defend the united states, our interests and our people. >> paula hancocks is
. >>> former trump organization cfo allen weisselberg is in talks with the manhattan d.a.'s. they relate to testimony weisselberg gave in an interview with the new york attorney general's office and at trump's civil fraud trial. in 2022, weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 criminal charges and served 100 days in jail. >>> still ahead for us, president biden heads to delaware as the remains of three fallen u.s. troops return to american soil. >>> and how does nikki haley...
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. >>> breaking right now, sources say allen weisselberg of the trump organization is in discussions to possibly plead guilty to a perjury charge. this is related to the new york civil fraud investigation into the real estate company finances, specifically testimony that weisselberg gave in an interview with the new york attorney general's office and at the fraud trial last year. we're going to have more on this story coming up next in "the situation room" with wolf blitzer. >>> until tomorrow, you can follow me on facebook, instagram threads, x formerly known as twitter, on the tiktok @jaketapper and follow on x at "the lead," cnn. our coverage continues with alex marquardt in wolf blitzer's situation room. see you tomorrow. >>> happening now, breaking news, cnn's exclusive new poll shows donald trump maintaining a na
. >>> breaking right now, sources say allen weisselberg of the trump organization is in discussions to possibly plead guilty to a perjury charge. this is related to the new york civil fraud investigation into the real estate company finances, specifically testimony that weisselberg gave in an interview with the new york attorney general's office and at the fraud trial last year. we're going to have more on this story coming up next in "the situation room" with wolf blitzer....
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the other thing maybe related to that is we are learning allen weisselberg may be working towards a plea deal to admit he committed perjury in this case. if that's the case, you can understand why the judge may want to see how that plays out. when the judge rules -- this verdict will come from the judge, not a jury. there are still six remaining counts in the case. one count, the judge has found against donald trump and for the a.g.'s office. then, how big will the monetary penalty be? will trump use his ability to conduct business in new york. >> people are looking at jack smith. there's a decision coming down soon that could affect that. >> this is the criminal case. he argues he has immunity. we heard the oral argument 3 1/2 weeks ago. given how quickly the court of appeals scheduled that, we thought they were going to rule quick. here we are going on 3 1/2 weeks. people are wondering what's going on. time is of the essence. here is where we are for that argument. whoever loses, will try to get it up to the u.s. supreme court. the district court, the trial court, they have been on pau
the other thing maybe related to that is we are learning allen weisselberg may be working towards a plea deal to admit he committed perjury in this case. if that's the case, you can understand why the judge may want to see how that plays out. when the judge rules -- this verdict will come from the judge, not a jury. there are still six remaining counts in the case. one count, the judge has found against donald trump and for the a.g.'s office. then, how big will the monetary penalty be? will...
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allen weisselberg negotiating but no deal has been finalized. he pleaded guilty to 15 criminal charges related to tax fraud and spent 100 days in prison. >>> and greta thunberg is in a magi magistrate's court over public disorder charges. she was arrested in october along with other protestors who were blocking the entrance to an oil and gas conference. she addressed the charges by raising the concerns of needing to protect the environment and human rights. >> even though we are the ones standing here and climate and human activists are being prosecuted and given legal penalties for acting if line with science, we must remember who the real enemy is. what are we defending. >> she and her four co-defendants have pleaded not guilty. they face maximum fine of more than $3,000 each if convicted. >>> california will get relatively calm weather today and saturday before the second storm in a week hits the state on sunday. national weather service says the new storm is expected to dump what it describes as unprecedented amounts of rain across a widespr
allen weisselberg negotiating but no deal has been finalized. he pleaded guilty to 15 criminal charges related to tax fraud and spent 100 days in prison. >>> and greta thunberg is in a magi magistrate's court over public disorder charges. she was arrested in october along with other protestors who were blocking the entrance to an oil and gas conference. she addressed the charges by raising the concerns of needing to protect the environment and human rights. >> even though we are...
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this is kind of the next step for allen weisselberg. he's already pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges. now he could be pleading guilty to perjury charges. and relates to testimony he gave in this case but it's important to note as part of this deal, he's benes essential in trump's life for 40 years. he's not expected to be cooperating with the district attorney's office in their upcoming investigation and trial of former president donald trump. that's related to the hush money payments and the reimbursements and charged with falsifying business records. weisselberg is not expected to be cooperating in that investigation. >> two things. one, does that surprise you? two, no effect on trump coming out of the legal issues or is there? >> it's interesting. it could cut both ways for the former president. weisselberg if he reaches this deal before the trial would be an admitted liar. he's someone that would make it harder for trump to call as a witness if he was going to do that. this trial will come down to the credibility of michael cohen,
this is kind of the next step for allen weisselberg. he's already pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges. now he could be pleading guilty to perjury charges. and relates to testimony he gave in this case but it's important to note as part of this deal, he's benes essential in trump's life for 40 years. he's not expected to be cooperating with the district attorney's office in their upcoming investigation and trial of former president donald trump. that's related to the hush money payments and the...
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. >>> when "the new york times" broke the news last week that donald trump's former cfo, allen weisselberg, was negotiating with the manhattan d.a.'s office to plead guilty to perjury in trump's civil fraud case, it raised questions whether this might be causing judge arcter engoron, the judge presiding over that case, to delay his final ruling as to whether donald trump will potentially shell out $370 million or more for committing fraud. today we kind of got an answer. in an e-mail sent on monday judge engoron wrote to trump's lawyers about "the times" reporting and suggested this plea deal might change the timing of judge engoron's decision. okay, so why is -- rebecca, sorry. going right to it. former manhattan assistant d.a. why is judge engoron asking trump's lawyers to respond to this weisselberg potential plea? >> well, because they are in a position to have to know whether or not, in fact, it's true that he lied on the stand and if he lied on the stand this obviously has a huge impact on the judge's evaluation of the testimony and the case itself. and even though the alleged perjur
. >>> when "the new york times" broke the news last week that donald trump's former cfo, allen weisselberg, was negotiating with the manhattan d.a.'s office to plead guilty to perjury in trump's civil fraud case, it raised questions whether this might be causing judge arcter engoron, the judge presiding over that case, to delay his final ruling as to whether donald trump will potentially shell out $370 million or more for committing fraud. today we kind of got an answer. in...
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the former finance chief allen weisselberg is in negotiation to plead guilty to perjury for testimonye would have to admit he lied on the witness stand in that race in civil fraud trial -- cooked at her other witnesses and mr. trump's circle for lying on the stand. what do you make of that? >> he's become the human pen auto for donald trump. like, the ultimate whatever trump touches dies. the pelican state to it and he takes it and he doesn't want to cooperate. it's a pretty interesting -- i think the perjury, chris, is going to concern his testimony that he didn't really care about the 10,000 forest park 1000 foot discrepancy in the parliament. it was clear that he did. that is not part of the case. it is now being pursued. prosecutors don't like perjury very much. and they come after him. but just what a completely defeated shell of a man. 76 years old and just standing there and having to take it for his lifelong loyalty to fred trump and donald trump. he's the ultimate kind of road kill here. >> good point. >> sorry, one more thing. because engoron, engoron said the 31st. two week
the former finance chief allen weisselberg is in negotiation to plead guilty to perjury for testimonye would have to admit he lied on the witness stand in that race in civil fraud trial -- cooked at her other witnesses and mr. trump's circle for lying on the stand. what do you make of that? >> he's become the human pen auto for donald trump. like, the ultimate whatever trump touches dies. the pelican state to it and he takes it and he doesn't want to cooperate. it's a pretty interesting...
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that's donald trump, jeff mcconney, allen weisselberg, and then of course, the two trump adult sons,ng to say about the credibility that was not at all flattering. in some cases, noting, for example, in eric's case, where he had to double back on testimony that he had previously provided a deposition and completely reversed himself with confronted with documents. >> i think one of the reasons we find this so fascinating, both the potential takedown of his business empire, what that could mean for him, politically, it's just the fact that is usual strategy of delay, delay, delay, doesn't work in a civil case. so for those who feel that that tactic has allowed him to avoid accountability, it doesn't quite work the same way here, right? >> it does and it doesn't. so the new york state appeals process can be even slower than what we've come to expect in federal appeals courts. for example, after filing that notice of appeal, and appellate usually has six months to gather up the trial record and file a number of things that are included in the definition of what's called perfecting an app
that's donald trump, jeff mcconney, allen weisselberg, and then of course, the two trump adult sons,ng to say about the credibility that was not at all flattering. in some cases, noting, for example, in eric's case, where he had to double back on testimony that he had previously provided a deposition and completely reversed himself with confronted with documents. >> i think one of the reasons we find this so fascinating, both the potential takedown of his business empire, what that could...
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allen weisselberg, he's in negotiations for the perjury, so keep that in mind for the upcoming case. >> coming up, trump looks to tighten his grip on the republican party by endorsing an election denier and his own daughter-in-law as co-chairs of the rnc. i was scared when i was told age related macular degeneration could jeopardize my vision. it was hard, but taking preservision was easy. preservision has the exact clinically proven areds 2 formula recommended by the nei. i'm taking control like millions of others. it's time to feed the dogs real food, not highly processed pellets. the farmer's dog is fresh food made with whole meat and veggies. it's not dry food. it's not wet food. it's just real food. it's an idea whose time has come. voices of people with cidp: cidp disrupts. cidp derails. let's be honest... all: cidp sucks! voices of people with cidp: but living with cidp doesn't have to. when you sign up at shiningthroughcidp.com, you'll find inspiration in real patient stories, helpful tips, reliable information, and more. cidp can be tough. but finding hope just got a little
allen weisselberg, he's in negotiations for the perjury, so keep that in mind for the upcoming case. >> coming up, trump looks to tighten his grip on the republican party by endorsing an election denier and his own daughter-in-law as co-chairs of the rnc. i was scared when i was told age related macular degeneration could jeopardize my vision. it was hard, but taking preservision was easy. preservision has the exact clinically proven areds 2 formula recommended by the nei. i'm taking...
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allen weisselberg disappeared from the courtroom and stopped testified. >> because his lawyers -- >>t is my surmise. we call that educated speculation. his lawyer said, now we're done. what, if the judge finds that he lied, that is, obviously, he could face criminal prosecution for that. it could affect their judgment, it could be an additional profits for what the judge doesn't believe him. and funds against both him and other defendants, in up to and including donald trump. >> andrew weizmann, thank you both so much for getting us started. up next, republicans could not take no for an answer. they are putting their failed impeachment push up for another vote. ranking member of the house oversight committee, jamie raskin, joins us next to discuss. you are watching the weekend on msnbc. watching the weekend on msnbc. with the majority of my patients with sensitivity i see irritated gums and weak enamel. sensodyne sensitivity gum and enamel it relieves sensitivity helps restore gum health and rehardens enamel. i am a big advocate of recommending things that i know work. wanna know why
allen weisselberg disappeared from the courtroom and stopped testified. >> because his lawyers -- >>t is my surmise. we call that educated speculation. his lawyer said, now we're done. what, if the judge finds that he lied, that is, obviously, he could face criminal prosecution for that. it could affect their judgment, it could be an additional profits for what the judge doesn't believe him. and funds against both him and other defendants, in up to and including donald trump....
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. $4 million apiece and allen weisselberg $1 million. letitia james reacted to the ruling. >> donald trump may have authored the art of the deal, but he perfected the art of the steal. this long-running fraud was intentional, egregious, illegal. today, we are holding donald trump accountable. we are holding him accountable for lying, cheating, and a lack of contrition, and for flouting the rules that all of us must play by. >> moving on, this ruling is not all that surprising given that before the trial began in october, engoron had already found trump liable for fraudulently inflating the value of his properties to get better terms on loan and insurance applications. but nevertheless, that doesn't lessen the pain from the one-two punch where it hurts trump the most, to his wallet and his ego. his 92-page ruling, judge engoron used trump's own claims against him in making this decision, writingerse donald trump professed to know more about real estate than other people and to be more expert than anybody else. he repeatedly falsified busi
. $4 million apiece and allen weisselberg $1 million. letitia james reacted to the ruling. >> donald trump may have authored the art of the deal, but he perfected the art of the steal. this long-running fraud was intentional, egregious, illegal. today, we are holding donald trump accountable. we are holding him accountable for lying, cheating, and a lack of contrition, and for flouting the rules that all of us must play by. >> moving on, this ruling is not all that surprising given...
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it is bonuses that were given, for instance, to allen weisselberg who helped fraudulently come up with of these documents. it was valuations of property that were sold off, and that's how letitia james is coming up with this now new number of 370 million. i quickly, though, want to walk you through some of the assets that donald trump is looking at in the city now. it's got to be made clear, the only building that donald trump owns, the trump organization owns and operates in this city fully is the building behind me. it's trump tower. all the other buildings with his name on it, many of them his name has only been licensed. for instance, he owns a building around the corner with only a 30% stake in that. so forbes essentially estimating his overall real estate value throughout the city is just over $400 million or so. the value of trump tower behind me, various estimations have been made around 200 million, 250 million, 150 million, although he's got $100 million in debt in this building, so his net profit, if he were to sell it, he would walk away with only 50 million or so. 370 mill
it is bonuses that were given, for instance, to allen weisselberg who helped fraudulently come up with of these documents. it was valuations of property that were sold off, and that's how letitia james is coming up with this now new number of 370 million. i quickly, though, want to walk you through some of the assets that donald trump is looking at in the city now. it's got to be made clear, the only building that donald trump owns, the trump organization owns and operates in this city fully is...
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allen weisselberg -- and matthew kalahari. >> and where with the committee find more information on this? do you think we need to review his financial statements and his tax returns, in order to compare them? >> yes, and you would find it at the trump org. >> that moment set in motion a line of inquiry that led to the order today, filed a few hours ago, and now donald trump has just 30 days to pay the state of new york nearly half a billion dollars, and counting. >> joining me now to discuss is congresswoman alexandria ocasio- cortez. she represents of course the 14th district of new york. it's great to see. you >> thank you, it's good to see you in person, no. less >> so, my first is just, it's amazing watching that tape. and i wonder if, that was your freshman year. >> my first hearings as well. >> did you ever imagine that that line of inquiry would lead to the moment we find ourselves in? now >> i mean i don't think anybody saw the scale and the degree of this ruling, that has come down. but i think even when donald trump was first running in 2016, people did say nobody knows donald
allen weisselberg -- and matthew kalahari. >> and where with the committee find more information on this? do you think we need to review his financial statements and his tax returns, in order to compare them? >> yes, and you would find it at the trump org. >> that moment set in motion a line of inquiry that led to the order today, filed a few hours ago, and now donald trump has just 30 days to pay the state of new york nearly half a billion dollars, and counting. >>...