In a recent development, Susan Hoffinger has been playing snippets of a 2016 audio recording of a conversation involving Donald Trump, with Michael Cohen providing insights into the dialogue. Cohen revealed that the discussion revolved around the establishment of a company aimed at maintaining separation from Mr. Trump.
According to Cohen, the plan involved setting up an LLC to serve as the custodian of information referenced in the conversation. When questioned about mentioning 'David' instead of David Pecker, Cohen clarified that it was part of an ongoing conversation that did not require Trump's direct involvement.
During the call, Cohen also mentioned discussing the LLC setup with CFO Allen Weisselberg. When asked about this reference, Cohen explained that Trump had previously instructed him to involve Weisselberg in handling the matter.
The scene described in the transcript portrays Trump leaning forward to read the screen displaying the conversation details. This unfolding testimony sheds light on the intricate dynamics within Trump's inner circle during the specified period.
