President. I mean on January 6th. I talk to the president countless times. I dont think it is appropriate. I talk to the president numerous times and i continue to talk to the president. I mean on January 6th. Yes. I have talked to the president so many times, i cant remember but i certainly have talked to the president. Which raised questions whether this was during the violence caught on tape. Did trump reveal his action during realtime. It could make congressman Jim Jordan a witness. As for yesterdays hearing, jordan is one of several republicans trying this out saying we missed it while working. The top house republican Kevin Mccarthy paint a similar theme and same for Mitch Mcconnell. Then there is the newest member who was at it at a more loyal Trump Alternative to Liz Cheney famously over these issues. I am talking about congresswoman stefanik. These answers are not profileencouraged but they matter tonight. Republican leaders have not figured out a coordinated plan dealing with
Yet with just under half of the u. S. Population fully vaccinated, the need for more protection is urgent. The Delta Variant is so transmissible, one former Health Official warns, if you are not vaccinated or protected by previous infection, you will probably get covid. And while new Mask Mandates are popping up across the united states, with new York City set to consider new mask rules tomorrow, not every Covid Hot Spot is playing by the rules. In florida, coronavirus cases there out of control. Closing in on januarys record high average for new cases. Florida now accounts for nearly 1 in 5 new Covid Cases in the country and yet, Floridas Governor Ron Desantis is dismissing the Cdc Recommendation on masking in schools making a show of it by issuing an Executive Order preventing School Mask mandates. Cnns Randi Kaye joins me from riviera beach, florida, with more on this. Randi, no Mask Mandate for children in schools. What else is being done in florida as these cases spike . Well, jes
Exposure criminally. The fact that Donald Trumps foreign trip was blown up by The Day Michael Cohen testified before congress tells you how badly Donald Trump didnt want the inside of his businesses turned out. And this ally of Donald Trump said, you know what, the Russia Thing Isnt going to bring him down. Michael cohen is because Michael Cohen knows everything. Now, who knows more than Michael Cohen . Allen weisselberg. The fact that these two men are ensnared and in the spotlight tells us that Donald Trump is concerned. Ari, it is your turn. Ill go upstairs and watch you. All right. Well keep going. I want to welcome everyone to The Beat. I am ari melber. We begin with bombshell Breaking News in the trump criminal probe. The Washington Post is reporting the Manhattan Da investigating Donald Trumps company has convened a Grand Jury for the first time to weigh possible charges. This Grand Jury would be expected to decide whether to indict any individuals at the Trump Organization that
Weisselberg. This is a sign that the da is probing deep into the organizations finances. Joining me now is the Justice Correspondent for the nation. Nick akerman and christina greer, okay, so were going to start off with this because, look, every single time we hear about new trouble in the Trump Organization, my immediate skepticism is like, is this going to result in anybody getting in trouble . So, nick, ill start with you. How is this new place in the investigation . How is mcco initial ney being brought in and now being investigated . How does that change the Trump Organization . I think this really shows how widespread this financial investigation is spreading. It is not just Donald Trump. It is not just his tax preparer, weisselberg. This goes to all of the financial dealings of the Trump Organization. So what maybe Everyone Thought of as a Tax Investigation really may be more of a widespread investigation into the financial dealings of the Trump Organization, which includes pos
Politically motivated and corrupt. Also tonight a New Poll shows a clear majority of republicans do not believe Joe Bidens victory is legitimate. Joining me now, cnn white House Correspondent John Harwood and Washington Post columnist max boot. Here we go, gentlemen. Posttruth society. Postreality society. Good to see both of you. Thanks for joining. John, you first. Ive got to get your take on this new reporting that people in Trump World are worried about the Fbi Raid of rudy Giulianis Office and apartment, that it sends a strong message that others could be next. You covered the Trump Administration extensively, john. How bad could this get for trump . Look, theres good reason for them to be concerned because the events that have gotten Rudy Giuliani in trouble are not just some random dealings by the former new York City mayor with a random country of ukraine. This is all an extension of the interference in our elections by russia that began in 2016 when Donald Trump hired a putina