The ongoing narrative that implicates President Trump in the alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels just took a dramatic twist. The spotlight has now shifted onto Michael Cohen, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s primary witness, and a person who has already confessed to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization.
Experts from CNN’s legal team have expressed concerns over the prosecution’s case, pointing out its inability to draw a solid connection between Trump and the controversial $130,000 hush-money payment to Daniels. The earlier confidence in Cohen as a reliable witness came under scrutiny when he verified in court his theft from the Trump Organization.
Cohen admitted to only giving $20,000 to RedFinch, a technology company engaged to ensure Trump received favorable results in online polls during the 2016 presidential race, instead of the agreed upon $50,000. Cohen pocketed the $30,000 difference, further tainting his credibility, which is critical for the prosecution’s case.
Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, pulled no punches in questioning Cohen’s integrity, relentlessly challenging the former attorney about his deceitful actions that earned him tens of thousands of dollars. The revelation that Cohen had a ‘duffle bag of cash’ was particularly startling.
Cohen’s response to the question of theft was, ‘Yes, sir,’ acknowledging openly his actions of stealing from the Trump Organization. This admission of guilt was only the tip of the iceberg, considering his pivotal role as a star witness for the prosecution.
CNN reacts to Michael Cohen embezzling money from the Trump Organization
“This is significant… they appear to have caught Cohen in another lie”
“It was Michael Cohen who arranged this scheme”
“So far there is no direct link… to [Trump] in this alleged conspiracy” pic.twitter.com/ZC29XsnhvW
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) May 20, 2024
These revelations were a significant turning point in the case. CNN’s legal analysts stressed that Cohen has been trapped in another lie while on the witness stand. Despite being a significant player for the prosecution, these lies seem to swing the credibility pendulum away from their corner.
They highlighted that catching Cohen in another lie was significant, particularly since this lie was directed towards another alleged co-conspirator, Allen Weisenberg. Weisenberg, problematic for the prosecution due to his likely invocation of the Fifth Amendment if called to testify, was left untouched by prosecutors.
CNN’s legal analyst, Paula Reid, stressed that this turns up the heat on Cohen. The focus has shifted to him as orchestrator of the repayment plan. The issues with Cohen’s credibility and these newly revealed actions compromise the overall strength of the prosecution’s case against Trump.
According to another CNN analyst, Cohen, not Trump, seems to be at the heart of the scheme. So far, there seems to be no unequivocal evidence linking Trump directly to this alleged conspiracy, which has been pointed out by Reid.
Moreover, the line of questioning thus far has suggested that Cohen may have lied to pocket additional money. Far from unearthing a solid link between Trump and the alleged conspiracy, recent revelations have uncovered another layer of deceit on Cohen’s part, further straining the already tenuous case against Trump.
The impact of Cohen’s testimony on the case against Trump has been monumental, sparking a turnaround in Trump’s favor. This is mainly due to the relentless questioning by Trump’s lawyers, exposing Cohen, a seasoned liar, who has admitted to benefiting personally from his relationship with Trump.
What once seemed like a targeted purpose to implicate Trump in a scandalous payment scheme now unravels into a web of deceit and theft, primarily spun by Michael Cohen.
As the court proceedings continue, Trump’s legal team remains steadfast in establishing the lack of solid connections between their client and the supposed wrongdoings. With each passing day, the truth seems to lean more towards one undeniable conclusion – that the prosecution’s star witness might very well be their biggest liability.
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