# Donald Trump and Michael Cohen reconciliation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-and-michael-cohen-reconciliation > Updated: 2026-08-22T14:49:15.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 2. Donald Trump and his former attorney, Michael Cohen, have undergone a public reconciliation following years of hostility. During a radio interview on Cohen’s WABC program, the two men appeared to mend their relationship, a significant shift from the period when Cohen testified against Trump during a 2024 criminal trial that resulted in 34 felony convictions. Trump praised Cohen for his “loyalty” and “courage,” stating, “I respect the fact that you recanted everything you said,” while suggesting that prosecutors had “weaponized” Cohen. Cohen, who previously referred to Trump as a “fraud” and a “racist,” framed the reconciliation as a pursuit of “forgiveness” rather than “amnesia.” During a 40-minute broadcast on August 20, 2026, Cohen referred to Trump as “boss.” 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. The reconciliation occurs as Cohen seeks a presidential pardon for his 2018 convictions involving tax evasion, bank fraud, and campaign finance violations. Cohen indicated his intention to follow up with the Department of Justice regarding his pending application. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Donald Trump and Michael Cohen reconnect after years of legal conflict Donald Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen have reconnected during a radio interview, marking a dramatic shift from their years of legal battles and public insults. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-and-michael-cohen-reconcile-in-radio-interview ### 2026-08-19: Donald Trump and Michael Cohen stage public reconciliation on radio Donald Trump and former attorney Michael Cohen have publicly reconciled during a radio interview, with Trump praising Cohen for recanting past testimony as Cohen seeks a presidential pardon. 60 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-to-appear-on-michael-cohens-podcast --- Cite as: Donald Trump and Michael Cohen reconciliation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-and-michael-cohen-reconciliation