Topic: Michael Manafort

Carolyn Fredrickson, president of the American Constitution Society, authored a New York Times op-ed arguing that the public does not need to read the Mueller report to know Trump is guilty. The piece is criticized for factual inaccuracies regarding the reasons for the incarcerations of Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn, which were largely based on procedural and financial crimes rather than Russian conspiracy.

The hosts analyze Michael Cohen's claim that he would not accept a pardon from President Trump. They critique NBC News reporter Hallie Jackson for stating the White House is "not ruling out" a pardon for Paul Manafort, arguing that this is a speculative and dishonest form of reporting.

Reports suggest that the Ukrainian government may have paid Michael Cohen to secure a meeting between President Petro Poroshenko and Donald Trump. Sources in Kiev claim that Ukrainian officials, fearing a pro-Russian Trump administration, leaked damaging information about Paul Manafort during the 2016 campaign before attempting to repair relations.

The hosts review various media clips, including reporters shouting at Paul Manafort, Kamala Harris on Ellen, and Loretta Lynch's interview with Lester Holt. Lynch defends her request to James Comey to refer to the Clinton investigation as a "matter."

The ongoing Russia investigation led by Robert Mueller continues to dominate political discourse, with former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn pleading guilty to lying to the FBI. President Trump has labeled the probe a "Democrat hoax," while supporters speculate on a potential pardon for Flynn. The segment also previews a report linking SSRI use to mass shootings.