Former fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand in Trump's criminal trial
May 13, 2024
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Former fixer Michael Cohen provides firsthand account of negotiations with Stormy Daniels on the stand. Discussion on the necessity of Cohen's testimony and defense's cross-examination strategy. Insight into personal dynamics between Cohen and Trump during hush-money negotiations.
Trump directed Cohen to negotiate with Stormy Daniels, delaying payment until after the election.
Phone records and meeting details from Cohen's testimony show Trump's involvement in payment agreement.
Deep dives
Trump Directing Negotiations with Stormy Daniels
Michael Cohen revealed that Donald Trump directed him to negotiate an agreement with Stormy Daniels, the adult film actor. Cohen provided details of how Trump was involved in the negotiations and expressed that his actions were on Trump's direction.
Payment Strategy and Failed Attempts
Regarding the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, Trump instructed Cohen to delay the payment until after the election, claiming it would not matter if he lost. Despite this strategy, Daniel's threatened to reveal the situation, leading Cohen to advise Trump to just pay it.
Michael Cohen's Testimony and Trump's Reaction
Michael Cohen's detailed testimony revealed Trump's involvement in the payment agreement, with records showing phone communications during key negotiations. Cohen also recounted a meeting where Trump approved payments related to the Stormy Daniels case. Trump's defense remained quiet, focusing on potential flaws in Cohen's credibility.
Donald Trump's former personal attorney and "fixer" Michael Cohen gave an extended, first-hand account of what happened in the turbulent months at the end of the 2016 campaign.
At the New York criminal courthouse, Cohen said that then-presidential candidate Trump directed him to negotiate an agreement with adult film actor Stormy Daniels.
Topics include: - What Cohen said on the stand - If Cohen's testimony is necessary in this case - A preview of the defense's strategy for cross examination