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Tara Palmeri's avatar

I asked Michael if he handled a case involving Epstein and Trump because he worked for Trump during the time of the Katie Johnson suit in 2016, and he admitted that he did work on an Epstein and Trump complaint. That's just journalism 101. Ask questions.

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Shayjay's avatar

You make it sound, with the word “admitted”, like hounded him until he finally gave you the truth! This is deceptive! Michael states the facts over and over again. Frankly, it’s boring and he could be better using his time if he didn’t have to keep repeating himself. I have heard of you before Tara, but I don’t think I would waste my valuable time watching you. I don’t have time for gossip. Good luck to you. I hope you mature.

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Michael Cohen's avatar

Agreed.

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Angelica Montiel's avatar

You didn’t ask M Cohen you hounded him. In the current climate that we live in, come on. We have to stick together not tear each other down.

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Michael Cohen's avatar

That’s exactly what she did and conflated a whole bunch of issues to try to generate a sensationalist story. It didn’t work so now she feels foolish.

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jpickle777's avatar

I sure hope she apologized to you.

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Charlie Dog's avatar

Ask questions to the MAGATs, why start shit with someone who is on the side of Democracy? I guess it's easier...

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jpickle777's avatar

For future reference, I suggest you watch the video to see why Michael's subscribers came to his defense. He said I have no knowledge repeatedly and you repeated your question over and over again. I wonder how you would react if the tables were turned. You owe Michael an apology.

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Cory Colligan's avatar

She certainly does.

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PegsReilledUp's avatar

I'm sorry Tara, but I am not familiar with you or your work, so I don't have anything to compare you to. I missed the live portion, so I just watched this on the replay. I do have to say I too felt like you weren't going to take no for answer from Michael, and it begs the question of why? You'd have to be living under a rock to have NOT heard Michael's answer's to all these questions. So, to those of us who have heard Michael answer these questions over and over again, and answer them with no variance in content, you must understand why you appeared to be...digging. It wasn't a good look. We're all pretty news savvy over here, and this was a bit insulting to our intelligence, and insulting to Michael's integrity. Read the room. Know your audience. We weren't interested in what you were selling. Sorry.

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jpickle777's avatar

It was not necessary to ask the same question over and over. Ask and answered.

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Charlie Dog's avatar

Like WTF is Maxwell out on "work release"??? Is that for real??

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Dawn Cali's avatar

You really need to review your interview Tara.

Maybe next time you get your facts in order prior to interviewing someone?

Americans deserve better.

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Charlie Dog's avatar

I saw that and thought the same thing. I hope that bullshit doesn't overtake Substack, we have to work together, not start shit about each other. That's the MAGA way... is trying to start fires instead of fighting them. I saw her email and just deleted it.

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Lyse's avatar

Ha! I knew it! She gave off that “I’m gonna getcha” vibe. Great you saw through it. Sorry, Tara. Do better next time.

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Cory Colligan's avatar

It was clear from the start she wasn’t there for a friendly, honest exchange. She came with an agenda — and it showed in her tone, her questions, comments and mostly on her face. She was annoyed, angry, and frustrated that her constant attempts to box him in were not being successful. She came with an agenda and she wss looking for that gotcha moment. She did not get it.

She interrupted, she typed away instead of listening, and she repeatedly dragged the conversation back to the same point, ignoring Michael's, answers. Worst of all, she insinuated he was lying — without cause. That is not good-faith dialogue. It’s an ambush. Michael is NOT a liar, she is

If you follow Michael like I do, you will realize he has nothing to hide. At this point, he has nothing else to lose. He has bared his soul when it comes to his former employer. He has nothing to lie about or hide. No less than 10 times, I have heard him say he knew nothing about his former employers' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. If she did not hear that, well, she was ill prepared. If she did hear it, shame on her. She was looking to incriminate and discredit him on HIS substack. Her writing a dishonest substack today was her agenda from the very beginning wasnt it? I can't read it because I am no longer a paid subscriber. Funny, Michael's honesty is free for all to see and her sensationalism is behind a pay wall. What does that tell you?

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Michael Cohen's avatar

True…

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jpickle777's avatar

Michael, She was a piece of work and very rude to you. You really kept your cool. I have alot of respect for you.

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Joy's avatar

Wtf was she doing? Michael I’m with you… How many times do you have to say “I never saw anything. I’m not saying he didn’t do anything… I’m saying I never saw it.”? Omg!!!

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Jamae's avatar

Thank you, Michael for keeping it real!

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Shyanne ❤️‍🔥🩷's avatar

Keep speaking the truth, Michael! We're grateful for it. The truth isn't what a lot of people want to hear and sadly, yesterday's conversation proves that. I won't be subscribing to Tara, but I'll always listen to you! 💙💙💙

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Angelica Montiel's avatar

I hate that you continuously had to explain you didn’t know anything about Epstein. I’m sorry, Tara P may be a friend, but it was clear she just wanted information on Epstein.

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Michael Cohen's avatar

She’s no friend and that will be the last time I speak to her. I don’t do sensational journalism.

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Shyanne ❤️‍🔥🩷's avatar

Good for you. You don't need to waste time with anyone who puts clicks, likes and money before facts!

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Charlie Dog's avatar

We don't have time for infighting right now... I cannot believe they let Maxwell out on work release. What is she going to do, procure more children? And we all know why... even if Trump didn't go to "the island" --he is trying to hide something disgusting. Anyway...

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GL's avatar

I certainly would make a lousy lawyer since I winced watching her squirm. I surely am proud to follow Michael as he rightfully caused it.

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Michael Cohen's avatar

And I’m thankful to have you as part of the community to call out the bullshit

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GL's avatar

Gossip "journalists" are certainly part of that.

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Jeanne Schultz's avatar

You're so right, Tara.

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Jeanne Schultz's avatar

Trump is utterly disgusting, hitting on your daughter, Michael. For real?!

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Jeanne Schultz's avatar

We all know Trump is a pig, like Epstein was.

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Rodney Merle Brauher's avatar

I have heard Michael say over and over again on various shows that he has not met Epstein or know him and has no knowledge of any interactions between Epstein and Trump, during his time working with Trump. I respect Michael for being consistent, transparent, and honest! It appeared like Michael was under cross examination at times, and he could not be clearer about his need to be honest, can only go on the facts, and his credibility is important to him!

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Judy Cross's avatar

Thanks Michael for the truth. Too bad that Tara seemed to want lies. I hope she changes and would think a better use of her time would be to talk to the republicans that are lying about every thing. She should call them out with facts against their lies. She does seem to be looking for lies and she really should start with them. The one's in Congress would be a good place to start. Tackle the BBB, tackle why they won't do their job, why they thought that turning over their job to the president was the thing to do. Ask Johnson why he used his campaign funds to pay for his rent for the last four months. Good luck, Tara, I hope you will do some of these things. It would be much better use of your time.

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Jeanne Schultz's avatar

All Trump does is lie, lie, and lie again. He's a pathological liar.

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