Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, forgot his hatred for Trump during his New York radio show on Thursday and called him 'boss' and 'sir'. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
In 2019, Cohen testified to Congress that Trump was a 'racist', 'conman', and 'cheat'. However, during Thursday's broadcast, he called Trump 'boss' and expressed respect for him. This surprised many, as Cohen had previously accused Trump of courting white supremacists and arranged a $130,000 hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels on his behalf.
Cohen's sudden change
Cohen's behavior surprised many experts. He did not challenge Trump's lies but praised and supported him. This is not uncommon among those who hated Trump. Steve Bannon, Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis, Lindsey Graham, Kevin McCarthy, Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, and JD Vance have all denounced Trump only to later cozy up to him.
The reason for Cohen's change may be his pardon application. He served prison time for covering up Trump's 'dirty deeds' and has now applied for a pardon. Additionally, he loves attention.
On-air dialogue
During the broadcast, Cohen expressed respect for Trump and called him 'sir'. He supported Trump's claims about the war in Iran and praised his rally on Long Island. Trump, in turn, said he respects Cohen for recanting his previous accusations.
Cohen told Trump: 'Boss, you remember when I was by your side, I used to analyze the polls.' Trump replied: 'The polls are crooked!'
Expert opinion
CNN expert Stacy Schneider called this meeting 'the reunion of Julius Caesar and Brutus'. This shows that Cohen's views on Trump have changed dramatically.
At the end of the broadcast, Cohen quoted the lyrics of 'Reunited' by Peaches & Herb: 'Reunited and it feels so good!' He expressed joy over the restoration of relations with Trump.
This event is one of the most surprising changes in American politics. Cohen's action may be linked to his hope for a pardon, but it has drawn criticism from many.