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Trump Trial Week 4… Will the jury believe Michael Cohen?

May 17, 2024
Former lawyer and right hand man of Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, takes the stand in Trump's trial. Topics include hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, Cohen's credibility as a witness, high ranking Republicans speaking outside the court, and its impact on the Vice Presidential nomination.
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  • The jury must weigh Michael Cohen's credibility as either a vengeful liar or a reliable witness defending Trump.
  • Republican officials' public support for Trump outside the courtroom emphasized political stakes and potential impact on future nominations.

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Michael Cohen's Testimony and Credibility Questioned in Trump's Trial

During Donald Trump's criminal trial, Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, testified about hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The jury must decide whether to believe Cohen as a liar seeking revenge or as a credible witness defending Trump. Prosecutors emphasized Cohen's past lies but presented evidence supporting his claims, including checks and testimony from other witnesses.

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