Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, hosted Trump on his radio show, using deferential language and allowing unchallenged claims. This interview follows Cohen's application for a pardon and comes after he previously denounced Trump.
The interview highlights the complex and shifting relationship between Michael Cohen and Donald Trump, particularly in the context of Cohen's legal situation and past testimony. It raises questions about political motivations, consistency in public statements, and the dynamics of power and loyalty in Washington.
Michael Cohen, a former personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, hosted Trump on his radio show, adopting a deferential tone that contrasted sharply with his previous public denunciations of the US president. Cohen, who had previously called Trump a 'racist,' 'conman,' and 'cheat,' and arranged a $130,000 hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, referred to Trump as 'boss' and 'sir' during the interview.
Cohen's interview followed his submission of an application for a presidential pardon. He also drew a parallel between himself and Trump, stating that both had experienced the justice department being "weaponized against them." Trump agreed with this sentiment, acknowledging Cohen's recantation of previous statements as a significant act.
During the conversation, Cohen reminisced about his past role analyzing polls for Trump, to which Trump responded by calling the polls "crooked." Cohen also quoted the 1978 song "Reunited" by Peaches & Herb at the interview's conclusion. In contrast, criminal defense lawyer Stacy Schneider likened the reunion to that of Julius Caesar and Brutus.