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Trump publicly reconciled with former fixer Michael Cohen on Cohen’s radio show and podcast, arguing that the criminal cases against him were politically weaponized, while reasserting his usual talking points on Iran and the economy.
President Donald Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen, who testified against him in Congress and in court and was sentenced to three years in prison, ended years of feuding with a phone appearance on Cohen's radio show, signaling a tentative reconciliation as they downplay past clashes. The full interview is set to air on Cohen's WABC program, with Cohen citing forgiveness while Trump mixes praise for policies with campaign-style rhetoric.
Michael Cohen, once a fierce Trump critic, appears to be back in the president’s orbit after a cordial interview in which Cohen flatters Trump and avoids tough questions; Trump signals acceptance of his return, while Cohen keeps pursuing a pardon and focuses on current issues like Iran and the midterms.
Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer turned vocal critic, is launching a New York radio show and has secured Donald Trump as a guest, signaling a high-profile collaboration as Cohen steps into the media spotlight.
Michael Cohen says he and Trump have privately reconciled and will discuss their past on Cohen’s radio show when Trump calls in; Cohen won’t commit to asking for presidential clemency during the interview, though he has previously sought a pardon and received a three-year prison sentence related to hush-money actions.
President Donald Trump will record an interview with his former lawyer Michael Cohen, to air on Cohen’s radio show and Sunday WABC podcast, marking a thaw in their fraught relationship after Cohen’s long association with Trump and his testimony in the hush-money case that led to Trump’s 34-count conviction; a correction notes the interview will be recorded on Thursday, not Wednesday.
After the Justice Department unveiled an $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund' as part of a settlement over Trump’s tax-return leak, high-profile critics like Michael Cohen and James Comey say they may file claims, arguing the fund could compensate those targeted for political reasons. The fund is described as broadly eligible and overseen by five appointees, prompting bipartisan debate about who qualifies and how funds will be allocated, while the settlement bars Trump and his family from payouts.
Michael Cohen says he will apply for the Justice Department’s new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to seek relief for what he calls politically motivated government actions; he is drafting and plans to submit a claim letter to the DOJ. The fund, created as part of a settlement over Trump-era issues, allows individuals alleging weaponization of the legal system to seek compensation, with a five-person panel appointed by the AG deciding claims. Cohen’s move aligns him with other Trump critics and supporters who have signaled interest, while ethics groups have criticized the fund.
Michael Cohen predicts a deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, suggesting Trump may target Musk's wealth and government subsidies, with Cohen criticizing Trump's self-interest and loyalty issues.
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to indefinitely postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump following his re-election victory, raising questions about the motivations behind the legal actions against him. The case, which involved alleged payments to silence Stormy Daniels, has been criticized for lacking clarity on its legality and for appearing politically motivated. Bragg's decision to delay proceedings suggests the case may have been more about influencing the 2024 election than upholding justice.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money case have requested that the gag order preventing Trump from attacking witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels be lifted, but they want the judge to maintain restrictions on his comments about jurors, court staff, and prosecution staff due to ongoing threats. The gag order was initially imposed to protect the integrity of the trial, which concluded with Trump being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Michael Cohen, a key witness in Trump's hush money trial, reported that his family was doxxed after Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts. Personal details of Cohen's wife and children were posted online, likely with harmful intent. This incident follows a pattern of harassment linked to Trump's legal battles, including attempts to dox jurors and threats against other figures involved in the cases.
After Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts related to a hush money scheme involving Stormy Daniels, the personal information of Michael Cohen's family was posted online. Cohen, who testified against Trump, condemned the doxxing as a dangerous and stupid act. This incident follows similar threats against jurors, prosecutors, and the judge involved in Trump's case.
Michael Cohen expressed concerns that former President Trump, after his recent conviction, could leak U.S. secrets if jailed, potentially jeopardizing national security for financial gain or bragging rights. Cohen highlighted Trump's history of sharing sensitive information and warned about the risks of Trump being debriefed on national security issues as a convicted felon.
In the New York trial against Donald Trump, closing arguments were presented with the defense focusing on discrediting key witness Michael Cohen and arguing that Trump had no intent to defraud or influence the 2016 election. The prosecution countered by emphasizing the corroborative evidence and the testimonies of other witnesses, asserting that Trump falsified business records to cover up election law violations. The jury will now deliberate based on the evidence and arguments presented.