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Michael Cohen Sought White House Job Despite Previous Denial

Michael Cohen arrives at New York Supreme Court Oct. 25, 2023, in New York. Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, Cohen was once a fierce Trump ally, but now he's a key prosecution witness ag

A witness in the NY v. Trump case in Manhattan testified that former Trump attorney Michael Cohen expressed interest in a job within the 45th president’s administration, contradicting his previous denial of wanting a White House role during congressional testimony.

Keith Davidson, an attorney representing Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, continued his testimony before the court, revealing that Cohen had hoped to secure a position as White House chief of staff or attorney general leading up to Trump’s inauguration. Davidson also shared that Cohen was disappointed about not going to Washington after Trump's victory in 2016.

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