Michael Cohen, the former attorney of Donald Trump, recently testified in court, claiming that Trump had no involvement in a hush money payment made to pornographic performer Stormy Daniels and that he handled the arrangement himself. This revelation contradicts Cohen’s previous testimony, where he implicated Trump in the payment. Robert Costello, a lawyer who advised Cohen, corroborated Cohen’s current statement, testifying before Congress that Cohen had explicitly denied Trump’s involvement. Costello stated that Cohen claimed to have made the payment on his own accord. During their interactions, Cohen allegedly expressed a desire to avoid prison time, stating that he would “do whatever” necessary. Costello presented Cohen with options to reduce his legal troubles in exchange for information on Trump, but Cohen repeatedly denied having any incriminating evidence. Costello emphasized that Cohen’s denials were consistent and emphatic, despite being presented with multiple opportunities to implicate Trump. Costello suggested that Cohen’s recent change in testimony is motivated by a desire for revenge, claiming that Cohen blames Trump for his legal troubles. Costello characterized Cohen as a man who alters his story based on perceived advantages and lacks credibility. Cohen is expected to continue testifying as the prosecution concludes its case in the trial against Trump.
Cohen Denies Trump Involvement, Alleges ‘Revenge Tour
