House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made strong statements outside the Manhattan courtroom where the criminal case of N.Y. v. Trump is ongoing. Johnson asserted that the prosecution's key witness, Michael Cohen, is driven by personal revenge.
Johnson described Cohen as a witness with a questionable history, citing instances of perjury and unreliability. He emphasized that Cohen's track record of lying to Congress, the IRS, and federal election officials undermines his credibility as a witness in the case.
Michael Cohen, the former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, took the stand for the second day as the star witness for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The case revolves around allegations that Trump falsified business records related to a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Johnson criticized the trial, claiming it is driven by political motives rather than a pursuit of justice. He argued that the American people see through what he perceives as politically motivated attacks on Trump.
The defense team representing Trump is expected to cross-examine Cohen later in the day, challenging his testimony and credibility. Johnson's remarks outside the courtroom underscore the contentious nature of the trial and the intense scrutiny surrounding Cohen's role as a key witness.
