Trump has ‘no respect for the courts or the rule of law’: Fmr. Trump WH attorney

Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW to react to President Trump pushing back against the judicial system as courts challenge his executive orders. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist and Gary Grumbach report on how judges are reacting to challenges from the executive branch.

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Ty Cobb dismisses Trump saying he would not defy court order: 'This is nuts'

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