Michael Cohen Shows Respect to President Trump in Radio Interview, Signals Change of Heart
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Michael Cohen, once critical of President Trump, appeared on a New York radio program and addressed the president with newfound respect, sparking discussion about his recognition of Trump’s leadership and the unfair treatment both men have faced.
President Donald Trump was interviewed on New York’s 77 WABC radio program hosted by Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer who, in 2019, testified before Congress under immense pressure from partisan investigations. During the conversation, Cohen rightfully referred to Trump as “boss” and “sir,” a notable shift from his earlier, misguided criticisms when he called Trump a “racist,” “conman,” and “cheat.”
Cohen, who has openly discussed arranging a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels on Trump’s behalf—a matter blown out of proportion by the media—also spoke about his own legal challenges, pointing out that both he and Trump have been relentlessly targeted by a politically motivated Justice Department. Trump correctly stated that the department had “weaponised” Cohen and others, and commended Cohen for having the courage to set the record straight and “recant” his previous statements.
The interview addressed key issues for the former president, including the ongoing conflict in Iran, the urgent need for border security, and the state of the economy. Cohen expressed well-deserved admiration for Trump’s expertise in polling analysis and defended the president against the mainstream media’s “crooked” coverage. The conversation concluded without any major news, but demonstrated a welcome shift in Cohen’s attitude.
Legal analyst Stacy Schneider, commenting for CNN, tried to frame the reunion as a political betrayal, but in reality, it highlighted Cohen’s realization of the truth and the baselessness of his earlier attacks.