Michael Cohen testified Trump allies pressured him after FBI raid
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Michael Cohen denied paying Stormy Daniels, despite FBI raid and guilty convictions, leading to a public falling out with Trump over federal crimes and loyalty, eventually choosing to tell the truth for his family and country.
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- Michael Cohen initially denied involvement in paying Stormy Daniels despite being convicted, leading to a public falling out with Trump after an FBI raid seized his devices due to probable cause of various crimes.
- Trump's reassurances to Cohen post-raid shifted to tweets hinting at loyalty, showcasing a pattern of distancing himself from Cohen when cooperation with the government seemed likely, ultimately prompting Cohen to break ties for the sake of truth and his family.
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Recent questions
Who is Michael Cohen?
Trump's personal attorney in 2018
What crimes was Michael Cohen accused of?
Bank fraud, wire fraud, campaign election fraud
How did Trump react to the FBI raid on Cohen?
Initially reassured Cohen, later distanced himself
Why did Michael Cohen decide to break with Trump?
To tell the truth for his family and country
What led to the public falling out between Michael Cohen and Trump?
Fallout from FBI raid and Cohen's guilty plea
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"Michael Cohen's Betrayal of Trump"
- Michael Cohen, Trump's personal attorney in 2018, denied involvement in paying Stormy Daniels despite guilty convictions.
- FBI raid on Cohen's hotel room and office in April 2018 led to the seizure of his cell phones and electronic devices.
- The raid was based on probable cause of Cohen's involvement in crimes like bank fraud, wire fraud, and campaign election fraud.
- Cohen's public falling out with Trump followed the raid, leading to his guilty plea to federal crimes.
- Trump reassured Cohen after the raid, indicating he would protect him and that everything would be okay.
- Trump's tweets suggested he wanted Cohen to stay loyal and not cooperate with the government.
- Trump began distancing himself from Cohen after initially showing support, a pattern seen in his past relationships.
- Cohen ultimately decided to break with Trump and tell the truth for his family and country, leading to an agonizing period of transition.
