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Blanche also probed Cohen on whether he had expressed on his podcast that Trump should be handcuffed and publicly paraded. Cohen responded uncertainly, “I don’t recall saying that but I don’t put it past me,” suggesting his previous statements might include such extreme views.
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The questioning then veered to Cohen’s derogatory comments about Trump, highlighting the animosity characterizing Cohen’s views of his former employer. Blanche asked if Cohen had described Trump as a “boorish cartoon misogynist” and a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain,” labels that Cohen did not dispute, further emphasizing the bitter split between the two.
Cohen’s testimony revealed more personal struggles, including his insomnia, which he claimed drives him to engage with audiences on TikTok. He admitted to hosting lengthy live sessions, using them as an outlet for his frustrations. Moreover, Cohen’s candid opinions about Trump were not just limited to social media; he expressed on his podcast a desire to see Trump convicted in this very case.
Blanche also pointed to merchandise from Cohen’s website, such as a $32 T-shirt depicting Trump in a prison jumpsuit and a coffee mug boldly stating, “send him to the big house, not the White House.” Cohen confirmed these items were indeed jabs at Trump, even revealing he wore the T-shirt in a recent TikTok video, a move that could be seen as inflammatory.
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The intense cross-examination session concluded, leaving a lingering question about Cohen’s motives and the credibility of his testimony. His vivid descriptors and open disdain might significantly influence how the jury perceives his accusations, potentially altering the course of the trial. Each of Cohen’s admissions underlines the crucial role his personal feelings about Trump could play in the proceedings, casting a shadow over the reliability of his testimony.
