A recent episode of the Political Beatdown podcast, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen shared his insights on the ongoing civil fraud trial involving Donald Trump. According to a Newsweek report on November 24, 2023, Cohen predicts that Trump will be found guilty and held accountable on all 91 charges.
The trial, sparked by a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges a conspiracy to inflate Trump’s net worth artificially. The aim was to secure favorable deals and loans by presenting manipulated financial statements to banks and insurers.
Judge Arthur Engoron, in a partial summary issued in September, boldly stated that Trump and his associates committed fraud by inflating asset values. Trump’s recent testimony, described by Cohen as defensive, may indicate the former president’s awareness of the looming financial consequences.
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Cohen highlighted the potential fallout for Trump, suggesting that the case could financially cripple him and unravel the Trump Corporation in New York. The podcast also explored the possibility of further legal action against Trump, with Cohen mentioning the potential remanding of certain aspects of the case to the Southern District of New York.
Cohen, who previously served jail time for charges related to hush money payments, emphasized the importance of preventing the weaponization of the justice system against critics. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to correct the record and shed light on alleged attempts by Trump to manipulate the Department of Justice.
Despite facing a staggering 91 charges, including attempts to overturn the 2020 election and retaining classified materials, Trump has maintained his innocence. Cohen, however, boldly predicts that Trump will ultimately be found guilty and held accountable for all charges.
