Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen Political Beatdown Full Episode - 12/2/2025
Dec 3, 2025
Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas delve into Trump's chaotic cabinet meeting, highlighting his sleepy demeanor and confusing comments. They fact-check his boast about ending wars and discuss his misleading statements on crime and affordability. The duo critiques Trump's assertions on inflation while dissecting narco-trafficking issues related to his pardons. They also explore the implications of recent boat strikes and analyze Trump's rants on social media, emphasizing the importance of grassroots organizing for a democratic future.
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Trump Claims Unfounded Foreign Policy Wins
- Trump repeatedly claims credit for ending multiple wars and expects Nobel recognition for ending conflicts.
- Hosts point out foreign leaders denied his role and that his claims lack substantiation.
Affordability Rhetoric Versus Reality
- Trump falsely claimed Washington DC had no murders after deploying the National Guard and used misleading inflation/affordability rhetoric.
- Hosts argue his policies (tariffs) and rhetoric contradict promises of affordability and deflation.
Press Contradictions Directly
- Ben Meiselas urges journalists to press Trump on contradictions, like calling himself the "affordability president" while dismissing affordability.
- He encourages direct questioning to force accountability rather than letting false claims pass unchallenged.