As the trial concerning Donald Trump’s business dealings unfolds, all eyes turn to Michael Cohen, the former attorney and fixer for the ex-President, who is scheduled to testify starting Monday. However, Cohen’s reliability as a witness has come under severe scrutiny. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig critically assessed Cohen’s credibility on Friday, highlighting a problematic history of dishonesty.
Elie Honig remarked on CNN, “I’ve never seen a witness who’s lied to Congress, who’s lied in court, who’s lied to the IRS, who’s lied to the Southern District of New York, who lied to his banker,” adding, “The entire prosecution witness team has been lied to by Michael Cohen.”
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The trial has already featured testimony from other key figures, including Trump’s former White House executive assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, and a Trump Organization employee. Their testimonies have shed light on Trump’s direct involvement in his business affairs. Furthermore, adult film actress Stormy Daniels has also taken the stand, facing rigorous cross-examination from Trump’s defense team aimed at highlighting inconsistencies in her previous statements.
Cohen, who had been a close legal and business advisor to Trump for over a decade, has become estranged from the former president. His legal troubles, including a guilty plea in 2018 for campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and lying to Congress, stem from his time working for Trump and his attempts to obscure payments made to figures like Stormy Daniels. Since his fallout with Trump, Cohen has turned into a vocal detractor, penning a book detailing his insider experiences.
