Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'
Summary
Roy Cohn was an important figure in American politics, working with Senator Joseph McCarthy and later as a lawyer and advisor to Donald Trump. A new biography called "American Scoundrel" by Kai Bird explores Cohn's life and how his influence continues in U.S. politics today.Key Facts
- Roy Cohn worked closely with Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s.
- He was a lawyer and political fixer, helping shape political strategies.
- Cohn served as a mentor to a young Donald Trump.
- Kai Bird wrote a biography titled "American Scoundrel" about Cohn’s life.
- The book discusses Cohn’s lasting impact on American politics.
- Jeffrey Brown interviewed Kai Bird for a show called CANVAS.
- The story links Cohn’s methods to some current political practices.
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