On January 17, 2017, Michael Cohen, the operator of a yellow cab medallion business, sent a text message indicating that he would be serving as personal counsel to President Trump. Cohen mentioned his upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., and hinted at his new role in the message.
Cohen later stated that he couldn't recall the exact moment when Trump informed him about his appointment as personal counsel. However, he linked the timing to the text he sent and his subsequent appearance on Sean Hannity's show on January 18, 2017.
