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Citizen Cohn
Book • 1988
Nicholas von Hoffman's 'Citizen Cohn' provides a comprehensive portrait of Roy Cohn, detailing his early life, his role as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy, and his later influence on figures like Donald Trump.
The book delves into Cohn's ideological passions, personal life, and the patterns of power and money that defined him.
It highlights his controversial career, marked by legal misconduct and a flamboyant personal life, contrasting with his public persona as a conservative anti-gay figure.
The book delves into Cohn's ideological passions, personal life, and the patterns of power and money that defined him.
It highlights his controversial career, marked by legal misconduct and a flamboyant personal life, contrasting with his public persona as a conservative anti-gay figure.