New Biography Details Roy Cohn’s Influence on Trump’s Political Style
A new biography by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark, 'American Scoundrel,' argues that lawyer Roy Cohn fundamentally shaped Donald Trump’s political and business tactics. The book details Cohn’s role in McCarthy-era witch hunts, his ties to organized crime, and his mentorship of a young Trump, offering a fresh perspective on the origins of modern populist politics.