President Trump and Michael Cohen Reconcile During Radio Interview After Years of Public Feuding
President Trump and his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, have moved past their contentious relationship during a recent radio interview on Cohen's WABC show. Despite Cohen previously serving as a star witness against Trump in both congressional testimony and court trials, the two men adopted a deferential tone. Cohen, who once called Trump a "racist, a con man, and a cheat," referred to him as "boss" and "sir" during the broadcast. President Trump acknowledged Cohen's previous criticisms, noting that the justice department had "weaponized" his former ally. He expressed respect for Cohen's decision to recant his previous statements. During the interview, Trump highlighted his economic policies and the success of the Iran war, while Cohen reminisced about their past collaboration. While Cohen has not fully retracted every criticism, he emphasized that forgiveness does not require amnesia. The pair's reconciliation marks a significant shift from their years of mutual friction and legal battles.
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