Michael Cohen called Donald Trump "boss" in a friendly radio interview as the former fixer seeks a presidential pardon for his criminal convictions.
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Michael Cohen called Donald Trump "boss" in a friendly radio interview as the former fixer seeks a presidential pardon for his criminal convictions.
President Trump suggested Michael Cohen was “forced” to testify against him in the 2024 New York hush money trial in a Thursday clip from the president’s upcoming interview with his former personal attorney. “They weaponized government against you and against others, Michael. Michael Cohen called Donald Trump "boss" in a friendly radio interview as the former fixer seeks a presidential pardon for his criminal convictions.
The Hill reported the story as "Trump tells Cohen he was 'weaponized' in feud." New York Post reported the story as "Michael Cohen calls Trump 'boss' in soft interview — as felonious frenemy plans to call DOJ 'tomorrow' about pardon."
2 sources have covered this story, including New York Post and The Hill. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 17 hours ago.
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 2 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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