Trump's defense tries to cast doubt on Michael Cohen's credibility
May 16, 2024
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NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo discusses Trump's defense questioning Michael Cohen's credibility in hush money trial. Topics include cross-examination, Cohen's criminal history, and what's next in the trial.
Trump's defense team attempted to discredit Michael Cohen by questioning his past misconduct and memory during cross-examination.
Supporters of Trump publicly denounced the trial, while Cohen remained composed and provided crucial testimony against his ex-boss.
Deep dives
Cohen's Testimony In Trump Trial
During the New York criminal trial involving former President Trump, Michael Cohen, who positioned himself as Trump's protector, testified against his ex-boss. Cohen faced extensive questioning from Trump's lawyers during cross-examination, focusing on a brief phone call in 2016 regarding a settlement with Stormy Daniels. Despite attempts to undermine Cohen's credibility by highlighting his past misconduct, Cohen remained composed and provided concise responses, addressing multiple legal issues involving Trump.
Supporters' Response and Trial Progress
Supporters of Trump, including legal experts and congressional figures, attended the trial and held press conferences discrediting the proceedings. Trump, facing a gag order, was unable to comment, but his allies actively dismissed the trial on social media. As the trial concludes its fifth week, Cohen's extended testimony is anticipated, with prosecutors planning further examination. The defense phase, featuring expert witnesses and Trump's response, will follow, indicating a crucial stage in the trial.
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo.
The prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen was back on the stand today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Trump's defense team took direct aim at Cohen's credibility, asking him about his criminal history, times he's lied and questioned his memory of events.
Topics include: - Cross-examination of Cohen - What's next