Donald Trump and Michael Cohen reconnect after years of legal conflict

Donald Trump and his former attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, have reconnected following years of public hostility. During a 40-minute interview on Cohen’s WABC radio show on August 20, 2026, the two men discussed themes of forgiveness and legal persecution.

The relationship has been historically volatile; Cohen served prison time for his role in the hush-money payments involving Stormy Daniels and later became a key witness whose testimony contributed to Trump’s 34 felony convictions in Manhattan. While Cohen has previously described Trump in disparaging terms, he referred to him as “boss” during the recent broadcast.

Observers note that the reconciliation may serve mutual interests. Cohen is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon, while Trump appears to be attempting to reintegrate his former star witness into his personal narrative by claiming Cohen has recanted his previous testimony. Cohen has stated that the reconciliation is about deciding that a personal story does not have to end in its worst chapter, rather than rewriting history.