Trump and Former Lawyer Cohen Engage in Unprecedented Radio Interview

Former President Donald Trump recently conducted a radio interview with Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer and now vocal critic, marking their first public conversation in eight years following an apparent reconciliation.

Trump Praises Cohen's ‘Recantation’

The interview, recorded on Thursday and broadcast on 77WABC, featured a surprising exchange. Trump referred to Cohen as “boss,” and Cohen, in turn, praised the former president for “recanting everything you said.” The full interview will air on Sunday.

Cohen’s Criminal History

Cohen’s relationship with Trump evolved dramatically. He previously described himself as Trump’s “attack dog with a law license,” but later became a key witness in Trump’s 2024 criminal trial concerning hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Past Statements and Legal Troubles

In 2018, Cohen received a three-year prison sentence for charges related to hush-money payments, including campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and bank fraud. He spent over a year incarcerated and the remainder of his sentence under home confinement. He was also disbarred in New York.

Cohen’s Recent Comments

Cohen recently stated on CNN that he applied for a pardon from Trump after an initial request for clemency was denied by President Biden. He also revealed that he felt “pressured and coerced” by federal prosecutors during the hush-money trial when Trump returned to office in January of last year.