During his testimony, Michael Cohen expressed his frustration and anger over a significant cut to his bonus by Donald Trump. Cohen revealed that after personally fronting $130,000 to protect Trump, he was shocked to find his bonus slashed by two-thirds. This action left him feeling insulted and unappreciated.
Trump traditionally provided bonuses to his staff in annual Christmas cards, and Cohen's reaction upon seeing the reduced bonus was immediate. He described feeling the need to express his anger to CFO Allen Weisselberg, using colorful language to convey his deep disappointment. Despite Cohen's visible frustration, Trump appeared to find the situation amusing, even nodding in agreement as Cohen recounted his reaction.
