Donald Trump Says Michael Cohen Has Recanted Hush Money Testimony
Summary
President Donald Trump said that his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has taken back his earlier testimony in a New York case where Trump was convicted of 34 felony charges related to hush money payments. Cohen was a key witness who said he arranged a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, but Trump claims Cohen was pressured and now recanted.Key Facts
- President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York.
- The case involved a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
- Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, arranged the payment and testified against Trump.
- Prosecutors said the payment was hidden through false business records to avoid bad publicity before the election.
- Cohen’s testimony was crucial and supported by documents and other witnesses.
- Trump’s defense said Cohen was not trustworthy because he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and opposed Trump.
- President Trump claims Cohen was pressured into testifying and has now recanted his statements.
- Newsweek contacted Cohen for comment, but no response has been reported yet.
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