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Donald Trump and Michael Cohen reconciliation

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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.

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