The Wizard Behind the Curtain: Trump and Cohn

This chapter explores the influential relationship between Donald Trump and his lawyer, Roy Cohn, highlighting how Cohn's storytelling and legal strategies shaped Trump's public image. It examines Trump's formative experiences, including a pivotal discrimination lawsuit, and how these events drove his ambition within Manhattan's elite circles. By drawing parallels between their shared tactics and the morally ambiguous world of power, the chapter reveals the complexities of identity and success in high society.