'Peril' Details Dark Final Year Of Trump In Power - The Last Word - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, co-authors of the new book “Peril,” join Lawrence to discuss the final, chaotic year of Donald Trump’s presidency, including why there was “zero evidence” General Milley committed treason and the January 6th phone call between Trump & Kevin McCarthy. Aired on 09/20/2021.

[Pachamama]

1. It confirms what we all feared TFG was doing and believed was being done behind the scenes...

Absolutely frightening just how close we came to a bloody coup and even a nuclear war…



So as my German family and friends (as well as others from other democratic countries who believe in the rule of law:

“Why has he not been arrested and charged and instead gets to be playing golf and creating more possible governmental overthrow and undermining of your democracy?”

I don’t have an answer for them.

[True Blue American]

2. You are not alone

In asking that question.

Why isn’t Steve Bannon and everyone in that so called war room in jail right now? Why are the Congress people not indicted? They should all have been indicted by now.

Our Justice Department and FBI should have acted. Of course with Wray still there nothing is being done. Hire McCabe to do not back, let him run the Department.

[AverageOldGuy]

3. Even if the FBI Director is changed . . .

. . . any prosecution still has to be approved by AG Merrick Garland, who will never arrest and prosecute any of the criminals around Trump -- he does not have the necessary killer instinct.

[hlthe2b]

4. Fell asleep before the live airing, so thanks!

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Thanks! And this has to be the story of the night, they're going to be much in demand

Lawrence announced that they're also going to be on Morning Joe today - and tonight they're going to be on with Stephen Colbert!

[True Blue American]

6. Raffensperger coming up

Woodward and Costa. Woodward is too long winded for my taste, but at least he finally left the Republican admiration.

I prefer Bernstein. He is only on CNN.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Thanks!

And I didn't know that Bernstein was only on CNN. But I enjoy hearing the interviews abut the book and I think it helps that they're spreading the word about what really went on since not everyone is going to read the book. Regarding Bob Woodward, he is certainly a national hero for all he's uncovered over they years, but he does speak very slowly, no doubt due to his background. I saw him once on Jeopardy years ago (along with other journalists) and he may have known the answers, but he didn't win simply because he wasn't quick enough on the draw...

[True Blue American]

8. Raffenerers book, Inegrity Counts.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Integrity-Counts/Brad-Raffensperger/9781637630334

For years Woodward published a book a year favoring Tepublicans so they would buy his books.

When Bernstein began to speak out about Trump and Republicans, Woodward was silent. CNN coaxed Woodward to appear with Bernstein. It was clear they disagreed. Woodward was uncomfortable. It was also clear how Bernstein felt.

This colors my feelings on Woodward, so bear with me. Now, Woodward has changed.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Thanks so much for the information, I had no idea

My knowledge of Woodward, up to now, was the information he's unearthed about Nixon and TFG.

[True Blue American]

10. I mostly watch CNN now.

Brianna is the best. She has her facts laid out. Now Kasie Hunt has joined CNN.

I WANTED TO HEAR WHAT Joe said. His tirade after Woodward and Costa was hysterical. He knew what Trump was, now he is trying to ignore how he and Mika pushed Trump.

DHS Chief making big changes in border patrol. Horrified to see whips and horses. Those guys just lost their jobs.

[Rhiannon12866]

13. Well, I'm just the opposite, I haven't watched CNN for years

I got upset with them when they cut away from John Kerry speaking live before the Senate to show a video clip of some right-winger, "for balance," they said. I was upset enough that I sent them an email and haven't tuned in ever since. I mostly watch the MSNBC prime time lineup.

[True Blue American]

15. I know how you feel.

I was upset with both stations on the way they constantly attacked President Biden. My friends, along with me quit watching. Now they are beginning to show the people in Afghanistan actually prefer that TalibanTo the Afghan government.

I have tried to read as much as I can about the Taliban shows a different picture.

[True Blue American]

11. Bernstein on Trump.

Not trying to change minds. This is what I have seen in Bernstein all along.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/25/business/bernstein-trump-reliable/index.html

[Rhiannon12866]

12. Good article. And I don't think you'll change minds here, this has mostly been the consensus all along

[LetMyPeopleVote]

14. This was a scary interview

We came close to losing our democracy

[True Blue American]

16. We are still in danger

If we do not flush those who are not working for us Mitch and his gang, along with the McCarthy bunch.