On October 18, 2016, Michael Cohen, a former attorney for Donald Trump, recalled his appearance on CNN with Wolf Blitzer where he served as a surrogate for the Trump campaign. During the interview, Cohen stated that he advocated for Trump in the best possible light.
When asked about Trump's behavior with women, Cohen mentioned that he provided denials and explanations, asserting that he had never witnessed such behavior from Trump before. He indicated that he believed he was equipped with talking points for the interview, mentioning that he regularly received these from the campaign.