Former President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, issued a stark warning during Thursday’s episode of MSNBC’s The ReidOut, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to Trump’s words and intentions. Cohen’s comments came in the context of Trump’s consistently aggressive rhetoric and its potential consequences.
Host Joy Reid raised concerns about Trump’s escalating rhetoric and its implications. Cohen responded, “You must listen to what Donald Trump says. He’s not just speaking boldly and blindly. He’s telling you exactly what’s on his mind—probably foolish—but he is telling us what’s on his mind, and more importantly, what he intends to do.”
Cohen highlighted the seriousness of Trump’s statements, pointing out that when Trump makes bold declarations, such as his intention to rewrite the Constitution if he wins, he believes he can achieve these objectives. Cohen emphasized that Trump’s words should not be dismissed as mere exaggeration or humor; rather, they reflect his genuine intentions and ambitions.
“He thinks that he can rewrite the Constitution. And if somehow, because of all the sycophants that are there, he manages at least to delay or to get a hold of the full power of the United States government by taking the power away from the judiciary and the legislative and conveying it upon the executive branch, I’m telling you, that’s what he thinks he can do. And that’s what he will try to do,” Cohen asserted.
In Cohen’s view, Trump represents an unprecedented threat to American democracy. He went on to say, “He is by far the single most dangerous thing to happen to American democracy, maybe in the United States’ history.”
Cohen’s warning serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of Trump’s rhetoric and ambitions. As the nation continues to navigate the complexities of post-presidential politics, Cohen’s insights underscore the need for vigilance and critical evaluation of political statements and actions. The ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s words and deeds remains a vital aspect of the American democratic process, reflecting the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its democratic institutions.
