Episode

Trump Tests Law by Claiming $1B+ for Convicts

Podcast: The Beat with Ari Melber
Published: May 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 2497
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Summary

Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during Trump’s first term, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber on “The Beat” for a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 are suing the Trump administration. Ari Melber is joined by former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn.