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Trump’s Favorite Lawyer (with Michael Kruse)
May 13, 2024
Michael Kruse, senior staff writer at Politico, discusses the lasting influence of Roy Cohn on Donald Trump's legal strategy. They explore Trump's loyalty to Cohn, their shared history, legal tactics, and the parallels in their legal challenges. The podcast also touches on the evolving mentorship dynamic between the two and the theme of loyalty in Trump's relationships.
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- Roy Cohn's influence on Trump's legal strategies shaped his combative approach to legal matters.
- Trump valued fierce representation and sought 'Roy Cohn' figures who pushed ethical boundaries and played the victim when necessary.
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Roy Cohn's Rise to Prominence and Influence on Trump
Roy Cohn rose to prominence as Chief Counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s, later becoming a power broker in New York and connecting legal, celebrity, and political worlds. His influence on Trump began with a DOJ race case where Cohn used combative tactics similar to Trump's current legal strategies. Cohn's philosophy of understanding and manipulating the legal system, including knowing the judge's impact, shaped Trump's approach to legal matters.
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