Michael Cohen, a key prosecution witness in the Trump hush money case, has been portrayed in a negative light by several witnesses who have testified so far. Keith Davidson, the former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, is the latest witness to speak out against Cohen, describing him as difficult to deal with and someone who frequently acted in a "pants on fire" manner.
Davidson testified that he had lost trust in Cohen to follow through on his agreements, including the payment to Daniels. He also described a phone call with Cohen in December 201věd, where Cohen was despondent and angry about not getting a job in the White House. According to Davidson, Cohen said, "Jesus Christ, can you fking believe I'm not going to Washington after everything I've done for that fking guy? I can't believe I'm not going to Washington. I've saved that guy's a** so many times you don't even know."
Other witnesses have also spoken out against Cohen, including his former banker, who described him as urgent and difficult to deal with. David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media Inc., also testified that Cohen was agitated and frequently upset, particularly when Pecker told him the Daniels deal was off.
Despite the negative portrayal of Cohen, his testimony is expected to be central to the case. Cohen has already pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations related to the hush money payments, and his recordings of conversations with Trump and others have been introduced as evidence.
The recordings, which were played in court on Thursday, offer a unique insight into Cohen's relationships with Trump and others involved in the case. They also highlight Cohen's involvement in the hush money deals and his efforts to silence Daniels and McDougal.
While Cohen's credibility has been called into question by the defense, his testimony and recordings are likely to play a significant role in the jury's understanding of the case. The prosecution is relying on Cohen's testimony to build a case against Trump, and the recordings provide evidence of Trump's knowledge and involvement in the hush money deals.
As the trial continues, it will be interesting to see how the jury weighs Cohen's testimony and the recordings against the negative portrayal of him by other witnesses. Despite his questionable credibility, Cohen's story is central to the case, and his recordings offer a unique insight into the events surrounding the hush money deals.
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