Former President Donald Trump faces the possibility of additional felony charges following revelations made by Michael Cohen, his former attorney and confidant. Cohen, during a recent episode of his Mea Culpa podcast, suggested that Trump might confront a fifth set of felony charges, drawing on a report by The Detroit News that uncovered a call dated November 17, 2020.
In this call, Trump conversed with Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel and Michigan canvassers, allegedly pressuring them against certifying the 2020 election results. Cohen characterized this as an instance of election fraud, remarking, “Once again, Donald Trump has been caught red-handed committing election fraud.”
During the call, Trump purportedly urged the canvassers not to certify Michigan for Joe Biden, warning that it would reflect poorly on them if they did so. McDaniel reportedly advised the canvassers against signing Wayne County’s official statement of votes, offering legal assistance.
Ultimately, Biden secured victory in Michigan by a margin of approximately 150,000 votes. Cohen emphasized the ongoing propagation of the “Big Lie” by Trump and hinted at potential legal consequences not only for Trump but also for McDaniel.
Currently, Trump faces four criminal indictments, two of which involve alleged interference in the 2020 election. These indictments, both federal and in Georgia, reference actions taken in Michigan and other states.
Cohen drew parallels between Trump’s call to Michigan canvassers and his widely publicized call to Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Despite Cohen’s predictions, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign defended Trump’s actions, asserting they were undertaken to ensure election integrity.
Echoing Cohen’s views, attorney Joe Gallina deemed the Michigan calls as strong evidence against Trump. He emphasized the compelling nature of recorded evidence in legal proceedings.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had previously announced felony charges against 16 Republicans for their alleged involvement in a false electors’ scheme, referring to the submission of false certificates claiming legitimacy as electors in the 2020 election. Hearings related to these charges began on December 14 and are expected to continue into January.
Despite grappling with a total of 91 criminal charges across four indictments, Trump remains a leading contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Expressing surprise at the enduring support for Trump, Michael Cohen conveyed astonishment, noting, “I remain shocked on a daily basis that more Americans haven’t defected already, as the country gets more tired of the rhetoric, chaos, and divisiveness Donald sows.”
