Michael Cohen is set to testify on Monday in the hush money trial against Donald Trump, marking a significant moment in the case. The trial centers on a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels right before the 2016 election, which has led to Trump being charged with 34 felonies.
Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, will discuss his role in making the payment and his reimbursement by Trump. His testimony is critical as it involves actions that allegedly aimed to influence the election by hiding information detrimental to Trump, via BBC.
Cohen has cooperated extensively with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. He’s met with investigators multiple times and will provide key insights during his testimony.
The testimony is expected to be intensely scrutinized, with Trump’s defense poised to question Cohen’s reliability and past actions. This phase of the trial could be pivotal, highlighting Cohen’s transformation from Trump’s confidant to a key witness against him.