Michael Cohen on Trump: ‘He believed destroying me would exonerate him from his crimes’

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney who was the prosecution's star witness in the Trump hush money trial and until yesterday was the only person to face accountability for the catch and kill scheme in 2016 joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House.
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#MIchaelCohen #DonaldTrump #Trump

[@TarlachOakleaf]

"Costello is a dirtbag". You have to hand it to Michael: he ain't Shakespeare but he has a way with words.

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Far better than Trump, who has the vocabulary of a toddler.

[@dermur68]

Sometimes poetry needs coarse vocabulary.

[@Ddinformed]

He's smart enough to become an attorney....I like the way he speaks. A real New Yorker!! Just like our Southern drawl.

[@paulinedye5479]

Yeah, all lies...

[@timmckeown1313]

I laughed out loud at that one 😂

[@larry9789]

Majority of prisoners in new york with less than 34 felonies and in Rikers pretrial should sue, class action for discrimination and equality under the law

[@Simon-talks]

they should sue to paid off crooked DA's and judges personally.....

[@hemaccabe4292]

What did the Special Prosecutor say? Oh yes, Biden is COMPLETELY guilty in his records case having committed far worse crimes than ANYTHING Trump was accused of, but he's too mentally incompetent to stand trial.

[@deborahrunkle313]

Yes

[@watchalay74]

Trump 34!

[@Simon-talks]

Yes to Trump 2024!

[@tracyj2886]

This is poetic justice for how you were unconstitutionally remanded, did a total of 51 days solitary confinement in a hole of a place. We can only hope he reaps what he has so sown. The sobering factor is this evil is what we know he has done. What else do we not know?! Thank you!!!!! Thanks to the judge, jury and all the witnesses who spoke truth.❤🎉

[@Sebastian_K512]

Can you rephrase that please

[@cinnabun715]

And I oop

[@keithjung1212]

Can't wait until taxes go up along with inflation on gas and groceries. Throw in a few million more illegals that will get free food, housing and medical. Can't wait!

[@Nosugarcoatingme]

This is the beginning. Of God's reckoning on Trump. America was blessed by God. 👏👏👏

[@Sebastian_K512]

@@Nosugarcoatingme Trump > Joe

[@leisurefarm]

oh man, that was such an ouch moment: N: "when you were in solitary..."; M: "which time?". Glad his sacrifice has paid off to some extent with this vindication. He has mellowed quite a bit and seems less rattled since being witness at the trial. I guess he is finally at peace with the injustice inflicted on him.

[@micheleconner5083]

Oh,he's just doing that for tv. If you want to see the real Michael Cohen, watch Legal Breakdown on Meidas Touch or Mea Culpa. He doesn't hold back! I love listening to him talk.

[@Sarcasticron]

@@micheleconner5083 Somehow, his swearing makes the depressing news a little bit easier to take.

[@audreyricci6383]

​@@micheleconner5083Political Beatdown.👊👊👊👊

[@827dusty]

The $160,000 he admitted to stealing from Donald Trump must help him cope. Liar and Thief. Credibility....None.

[@rosesims6103]

Thank you for telling the truth

[@markz.5891]

How do you know when a serial perjurer is telling the truth?

[@jeaniebop]

Thank you Michael Cohen!! 💙💙💙

[@jimmayors2315]

Crooks thanking crooks?

[@Here4Democracy]

Michael❤ YOU ARE AMERICA’S HERO❤ A TZADIK ❤ A VOICE WE NEEDED SO BADLY!!!! Thank you. And Gd bless you Michael. You and your family❤️ “guy guhzinter HEIT!” ❤

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

The lesson here is to never throw your attorney under the bus to take the fall for your crimes. Remember, your attorney has all the dirt on you and will flip on you like a gymnast to get immunity or revenge.

[@babetteshaw]

The lesson here is to NOT COMMIT CRIMES. DJT is a criminal, a convicted criminal.

[@rudes440sb]

Agreed, anyone would do the same to save themselves and family

[@TwoStacks217]

So I guess you missed the part where he openly admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump campaign Michael Cohen is also a criminal

[@HarryBallsagna407]

​@@babetteshawso is your mom but u still love her don't ya?

[@Sheri77]

​@@babetteshaw🤡🏆

[@stockholm1752]

Real people *can* change. Trump never will.

[@only2genders02]

Trump is a political prisoner now. So technically, he has changed.

[@niwotmom8419]

He's incapable.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

Why should he ?

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

Wow. For years the left screamed Cohen lied and never could be trusted. Now uwe believe him. We have some swamp land in FL. Great price. Only 8% mortgage rate too.

[@craigscruggs]

Of course, Trump is right and he won't change to be crooked as Obama/biden party.

[@lissa4306]

Thank you NYC! Thank you Michael! "LOCK UP CROOKED" Don the Con!

[@only2genders02]

If they lock up Trump, does that mean the election is canceled? Or will we pretend like one name on the ballot is ok?

[@ralphjames7223]

Of course leftists love convicted perjurers and thieves.

[@philgroves7694]

Donnie has to go through drug testing ... mandatory. Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

[@SaveSocialSecurity380]

he does?

[@martin2289]

Maybe we'll finally find out what's behind his insufferable SNIFFING.

[@brupeboring]

@@SaveSocialSecurity380 no he doesnt goober

[@texaspatriot3296]

Who they need to drug test is biden cause he’s drugged up when he has to make a speech over 30 minutes. I bet he would be dirty for cocaine. He yells out his speech. lol!

[@jeffeastwood1051]

@@SaveSocialSecurity380 Yep. 100%. Any normal average Joe who's faced the law has done it.

[@jamieoxman8297]

Ted Cruz is first up

[@hattiem.7966]

Trump took a few years to apologize to Ted Cruz for calling his wife fat.

[@katherinehandley536]

@@hattiem.7966 He apologized? I thought he said you must never do that!

[@neverinthemoment]

I love that Michael Cohen made reference to the 'Accordian Hands'.

[@thetabest]

😂

[@freedomofreligion3248]

I admire Michael Cohen. Repentance, real repentance, is unusual. It requires a great deal of courage and self-honesty. To do it in the harsh light of this level of public scrutiny is four times more fraught and difficult.

[@redwoods7370]

Well said. I agree.

[@billhopbell8931]

Mr. Michael Cohen...A Really Good Man....Thanks Michael.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

It really is impressive and astounding how he's turned his life around. As the old saying goes, the truth will set you free.

[@AA-zv6yo]

I've never heard a lier and thief been called a good man. 😂

[@J-dizzle2021]

Who loves Cohen? I do! Cheers, America!

[@ralphjames7223]

Of course leftists love convicted perjurers and thieves.

[@MarySmith-dg6qu]

😂

[@DeVon675]

Me too. He made a mistake but already paid for it

[@stephanieashworth6317]

Defense was pounding the table!

[@bettyberg6541]

Do not forget about Stormy. She also help to bring Trump to his knees and poke a hole in his ego.

[@loripiontek]

That twit couldn't bring anyone to their knees. She's always on them first.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Not before Trump brought HER to her knees!

[@1247.cccccc]

It seemed like extortion.

[@fletcherchristian2254]

@@1247.cccccc Maybe Trump should have stayed home with his wife instead of hanging out with Adult Film Stars.... Poor trumpy he's such a victim whaaaaaa.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Not before trump brought her to her knees!

[@jeffeastwood1051]

"He believed destroying me would exonerate him from his crimes" - Michael Cohen. That is crushing.

[@Erin-jt9di]

Cohen is an abomination to the ideal being HONEST. and TRUTH..he must come from. A family of liars taught him well

[@theofulk5636]

ONLY IF TRUE.

[@heathermcintyre1383]

I just sent DJT a Happy Conviction Day message … by buying Michael Cohen’s books Revenge & Disloyal ..

[@paultidwell8799]

Lock trump up.

[@only2genders02]

He'll still be on the ballot. You will still have to vote.

[@msmerc86]

Sane Americans will vote blue.

[@GnomeChomsky9999]

‘Bob Costello is a dirtbag.’ -Michael Cohen

[@martin2289]

Johnathan Turdley. lol

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

when are we going to see Bill Barr prosecuted for what he did to Mr. Cohen?

[@n_mckean]

Oh the Ozempic jab. 😂😂

[@JoyCliffe]

No, Michael explained on Meidas Touch that he's the opposite of a stress eater, meaning that whilst some people binge eat when they're under stress, others like himself lose their appetite and lose weight.

[@n_mckean]

@@JoyCliffe ??

[@sherribogdanowicz9120]

Have A GLORIOUS WEEKEND Michael ❤

[@Northcountry1926]

Revenge … Best Served Cold, Eh Michael 😉

[@dinasours2522]

Yeah....but what goes around comes around...very hot...

[@dinasours2522]

Weak ???? I don't think so...we'll see who the weak one is....to go through what he has since 2016 makes him everything but weak.....

[@audreyricci6383]

​@@dinasours2522Yes, Donnie is weak and a coward.

[@typicalhguy9290]

I'm thinking that Trump is deserving of some Seinfeldian alternative sentencing. Sentence him to four years as Michael Cohen's butler. And his duties would include holding the mic during Cohen's podcast.

[@keithwald5349]

Now, of course I can't claim to _know_ this, but I _suspect_ that if in some scenario Trump could somehow be offered a deal if he flipped on one or both of his adult sons, he would take that deal immediately.

[@johnsmith1953x]

*NO!! STOP!! No more talking!!* LOCK TRUMP UP NOW!!! 4 years per charge=130+ years in PRISON DO IT NOW!!!

[@Tom-em4ph]

Todd Blanche looked like a dutiful child next to Trump entering and exiting the court totally controlled

[@agrayrider]

If he goes to jail. The fact is the inmate take in. When they strip away all his clothing. Then let him think about it for a while. As he is doing his time. Hay Don? Welcome to the real world 'Neo.

[@micheleconner5083]

They might give him special treatment, though. I'd like to hope they do a cavity search,though!!

[@AnthonyGibson-s1k]

Michael Cohen: You ur very brave. U did the right thing. Yr conversion is 360 degrees. Truly heartwarming to know that when we fall, we can pick ourselves up n become better people. U have done that.

[@EestiUkrainiSprinter]

The guy is now emblazed with a holy spiritial positive energy. When we speak truth and own up to your mistakes....you become a beautiful human spirit that shoots beam of sensible energy its humanally undenieable. Go dude go! Speak the truth and proud of you for owning up to being corrupt at one point in your midset.

[@ComicPower]

Down goes Trump. Like John Gotti

[@PaulStregevsky]

"You urinate in a cup, in a room that's all mirrored." I hope the mirrors are magnifying.

[@theofulk5636]

PRURIENT PAUL , HUH ?

[@goettling]

Make my day kind of comment!

[@shannon-976]

We love you Michael and are so proud. ❤️ from just one of the many Meidas Mighty

[@gilsilva5101]

Judicial system, please hurry !! Bubba is waiting for his new wife.

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Trump's going to go through some things...

[@janisolson1013]

Thank you Michael Cohen. THANK YOU!!!

[@KudzuCackalacky]

I like that Isaia Napoli Coral Lapel Pin he is wearing. In fact, the story and meaning behind it is very cool.

[@karmaalstad5588]

I love his shaded plaid jacket. 💙🪬🧿

[@deborahboggs6040]

dark days ahead if the supreme courtgets invoked and decides to overturn it

[@freshfritz4649]

lol good luck with that.

[@FreeAmericanCats]

Your ship sunk, you are on a lifeboat. You have another passenger. Trump or Cohen? Remember, who would throw you to the sharks when they hunger???

[@micheleconner5083]

I'd take Cohen. He's a more articulate and educated person. Plus he makes me laugh. Let 45 feed the sharks!!

[@steveducell2158]

Trump or Cohen..............neither, throw them both over.

[@DrHurtYou]

Did I just hear, Turdley?

[@Gamer_gabs123]

Michael Cohan. Thank u. God bless u and your family. Yre our side now 😊😊😊

[@DebraSalsberry-n2d]

Poll numbers going up, donations are the highest (crashing the network) all Mr. Cohen is doing now is flapping his gums and looking pretty stupid. He's helping Trump win! 😂

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

For Trump good thing this was NYC where Felons don't go to prison.

[@edwardburns8299]

Wall to Wall

[@gregoryuschold3870]

You destroyed yourself with lies. Sad individual. Oh and 45 just raised $50 million in 24 hours. Reasoning Americans recognize Law Fare.

[@MYfriendsknow]

It is regular in business to just go back and correct accounting items when found - THESE PEOPLE just seem to reek of corruption!!! * After watching Robert Gouveia, Esq. on youtube I also found out that it is rare to not have written juror's instructions. These were not jury instructions on a simple Did he falsify Yes Or No? The jury instructions went on in a confusing menagerie for over 40 minutes and stated that the conviction did not have to be unanimous.

[@sharonmiliam3416]

Michael you are a smart man.

[@Jerry-tv4bg]

Putin congratulated the democrats today 😂he said the whole world can see what's happening in America

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

When will he break down completely????

[@mjrodmjrod5034]

When trump takes a shower in the penitentiary 🤣😂🤣

[@mitsumeeshi]

Where's the rest of this interview? I'm hooked!

[@allancrow134]

Way to go Michael!!

[@MSNBCult]

Trump is still walking around free and is still leading in all the polls. 😆

[@walterbo7687]

And still... he'll lose in November by a landslide

[@markhutton7593]

​@@walterbo7687 538 ABC News Polling Average Dementia Joe biden lousy Approval rating is = 37%. A Trump conviction for document crimes is not going to help Dementia Joe biden.

[@walterbo7687]

And still in November he will lose by a landslide

[@markhutton7593]

​@@walterbo7687 WILL TRUMP ASK BIDEN WHY HE TOOK SHOWERS WITH HIS PRE PUBESCENT DAUGHTER ASHLEY BIDEN, AT THE DEBATE? THIS SHOULD BE GOOD!

[@goettling]

Stay tuned!

[@jl8217]

Cohen is one of the few former Trump employees who seems to have has come through, intact, and perhaps stronger.

[@justmatt7931]

Because he admitted he stole 30 grand?

[@HT-fv7fj]

I love to be Trump's probation officer. I like confrontation.

[@jeepninja1]

lol when Michael Cohen is your hero....lol FJB 🇺🇸TRUMP2024🇺🇸

[@studiokazuyo]

Dirt bag is the right word. American lawyers are problem. I had two good ones but two bad ones. See?

[@NorthAmericanDemocracy]

Not shocking. Thank you M Cohen!

[@Lovethemusic385]

Okay Michael Cohen, ya dun good. Now take the win and keep quiet. Everything you add is taking a risk.

[@heidicook2739]

Good grief.

[@PaineStakingTruth]

These people on here can make it all seem right, but they are not interested in YOU, they are interested in USING YOU.

[@micheleconner5083]

That's 45's speciality!

[@tmophead]

Cohen let loose!

[@nonyabusiness7]

🤮

[@-htl-]

The basis of all truth is that you can, may, without contradiction, speak in reflection to, against the words that are contrary to this, and beyond, to give knowledge of the truth.

[@stevenguajardo6049]

We should thank these people. They just guaranteed TRUMP is our next president.

[@yooperrd651]

YES THEY DID !!!!!!! TRUMP 2024 ..ALL THIS BS WILL BE TURNED AROUND ON THEM ALL !!!!

[@igotyou714]

Absolutely

[@jwalt8019]

“…I don’t know if it’s the Ozempic.”😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@caseymason7248]

This is all BS!

[@MrStretchnificant]

Professional Perjury

[@timhansen3376]

Lawfare is truly an invincible weapon. Christians must realize that lawfare is invincible.

[@jfieqj]

This appearance was interesting. Cohen seems different than he did before the verdict. I'm sure he feels incredibly vindicated, but he also seems to be calmer now. Less trying to squeeze every last word in. Less using every sentence to try and justify himself.

[@DaGenius-187]

I’ve never been more motivated to vote for Trump in 2024

[@pauldobbie6750]

Do we really belive Teflon T will be treated like every person as Cohen correctly says.

[@greggiles7309]

Signed the Checks,

[@GarvynRunyan]

That why he lied under oath again. Revenge was rather obvious.

[@williegallo6987]

O look a lier and thief on a lying network how ironic 😂😂😂😂

[@benjamindemontgomery6317]

If Cohen Run for President would his reformation be enough or is he forever damaged? Perhaps he could not win any seat in republican or democrat but as an independent. There is a lot of power in his story. and there is a tremendous vacuum in the middle of the political debate. A reformed, transformed and humbled man. Cohen a a man transmuted by hardship with a desire to make America a fair country. neigh a yay?

[@dpharr100]

That's the guy that stole 150,000 from the Trump organization

[@debrajbush]

Think of the people who will write in Trumps name in Nov.... First President elected serving time in jail ... I love it! ... Bill will be jealous

[@ArchDudeify]

Can it be Ben Affleck who plays Michael in the movie ? That would be awesome 😌😎

[@pacmanmcquack8981]

Cheerz Mike ✌️😎🍻

[@earth-friendlytreefarms4824]

Micheal Cohen reminds me of the Fonz, only without the black leather biker jacket.

[@sugardulce3235]

DJT welcome to the real world!

[@saintsinningsword]

When you commit fraud and lie about it, lying about it more isn't a defense.

[@GentleGiantAudio]

This is the part that Trump has been running away from for so long. The fate of even Roy Coen, New Yorks special sons. At the end of his life, Roy Coen ended up having to pay for it. Trump's been running away from that reality for a long time, acting tough and above the law for a long time. The accountability part. This is going to break Trump imo. Maybe this sets a precedent where ourpresidents can't be intolerable breakers of our nations numerous calls and oaths to democracy. Maybe. As Melania said, "Stay tuned."

[@claudiadriscoll-superlano7476]

Time for Donald to pay for all his dirty work getting away with his crimes. Time to feel how any person who committed crimes confronts the law.

[@meetupspeakup4161]

I do not blame Michael Cohen because he was trying to be loyal But distinguishing Good .v. Bad can be confusing

[@lisacordial8430]

Wow talk about unethical!

[@EK-gr9gd]

Michael Cohen seems to be a great admirer of the "Peter Frankenfeld Style"

[@marniemorey1580]

Thank you Michael! You are the best! Truth always wins!

[@mariannechristensen7780]

Great interview!

[@SportsActionNetwork]

Thanks for the tape recording, Mike!

[@Mia_Waiting]

Trump will make prison great again

[@kenc7120]

The left can’t meme, it really is true 🤣

[@only2genders02]

Political prisoners can be known for that.

[@genevabecker8441]

One can only hope...

[@deborahboggs6040]

believe him in prison when it happens

[@larryhuston8433]

Any day now he's going to start hawking gold Dolt45 Soap-on-a-Rope

[@nicklindberg90]

Let's give it up to Trump! He finally won the popular vote!

[@reason6835]

That’s hilarious! I haven’t seen that same exact post dozens of times yet. I bet people will be copying the chit out of that one. You have a very clever sense of humor my friend. I applaud your originality.

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

@@reason6835Someone’s triggered and better stick to fox

[@reason6835]

@@Kevin-hy8ok: FDT

[@Boggbo]

And you won the stupid prize

[@tharaskol5058]

he likes weak men so it makes sense why republicans vote for him

[@deborahcooler8392]

Love Cohen's word picture of Trump's "accordion hands."

[@doc0815martens]

I laugh tears when I hear and see Cohen do the “accordion hands,” but it's true that when Trump starts doing it, he wants to appear extra honest, the open palms, innocence personified, and you know that everything he says then is one lie after another.

[@davidgriffith3938]

Someone should do up a video of trump with an accordian playing Folsom Prison Blues.

[@jennifermorris833]

i love how Cohen drops the shade subtly on Trump = Ozempic!!!

[@Nic1Moreno]

So Trump tried to cheat with georgia...WOULD HE NEED VOTERS IF HE WAS SUCESSFUL ? NOPE easier to have officials lie and say yourr winner...?and you think you matter

[@MarySmith-dg6qu]

Cohen is the lefts new golden boy, until they can't use him anymore. A real doush bag.

[@sheiladineen9483]

Ozempic? I missed that. What do you mean, please?

[@sheiladineen9483]

Got it. He looks 60-80 lbs. lighter since 2018.

[@Purple1984Rain]

Fantastic interview saw all of it. Michael told the truth at trial and his vulnerability of knowing he did things he isn’t proud and genuinely sorry for shows his humanity as well. I suspect that wasn’t lost on the jury either.

[@louismenn5579]

If Michael went to jail for the same charge, Trump just got found guilty. Why can't Trump go to jail , just like Michael. Somebody make it, make sense.

[@texaspatriot3296]

What a blind fool, Dems set a precedent when Trump win he can prosecute a few past presidents.

[@666THEMARK666]

So he should back to prison for admitting on the stand that he was stealing 30+K?

[@therealdbg]

​@666THEMARK666 no, because that would be double jeopardy. What he admitted on the stand, he already went to prison for.

[@texaspatriot3296]

@@therealdbg Cohen didn’t go to prison for embezzling money from Trump. He was locked up for perjury. So he can still be prosecuted.

[@Tracco307]

To Cohen..it's not when but that you have come to redemption. Best of success in all future endeavors.

[@ronbillay3929]

Of course leftists love convicted perjurers and thieves.

[@Superman-ey3id]

How do you reconcile that Cohen admitted to being a thief? Obviously he is a jerk.

[@danajohnson4480]

He's going back to work for trump.

[@harold9394]

@@danajohnson4480Trump might be looking at prison time.

[@danajohnson4480]

@@harold9394 Ya think?

[@susansantapola]

I see Michael as yes, an admitted rule bending guy, that is why Trump hired him! What I like about Michael regarding this matter is that he admits his crimes and he knew he would have to bare his soul and admit to his shortcomings. He is truthin!

[@Nosugarcoatingme]

Donnie is like a virus that affects the morality of anyone that he touches. He's facing God's wrath now.

[@shelleyrenee4889]

That's why you support Joe, you like lying corrupt people who will step on anyone to make some cash and have power. 😂

[@Werrf1]

@@djjazzyjeff1232 "No charge has been named" The charge is Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, under New York Penal Law Section 170.10. This is very basic information that can be found with a very quick google search. Whoever told you that "no charge has been named" is lying to you, and should not be considered a reliable source.

[@827dusty]

Rule Bending "Law Breaking, Stretching the truth...Lying. It just sounds better when you put it that way. What a load of crap!

[@peggyivey5828]

He stole 30,000 from Trump organization. He went to prision for tax evasion and lieing under oath! vwas not Trumps fault he went to prison.

[@AllieSheffield]

Then you realize Costello was dirtier than Donald!!! Michael live happy with your family and forget these pimple, losers.

[@TeamBrooksx6]

😳 Bless your daft little heart - Cohen is one of sleeziest people on the planet -

[@jamesj3352]

After he goes back to jail for stealing money that he admitted to stealing

[@peggyivey5828]

He admitted he embezzled 30, 000 from Trump organization. I hope he pays for that the scum bag.

[@JesusUCSB]

Trump for Prison!!!

[@cinnabun715]

And I oop