In a courtroom testimony, Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass shed light on the role of Michael Cohen as more of a 'fixer' than a lawyer for former President Donald Trump. Steinglass emphasized that while Cohen held a legal title, he did not operate within the Trump Organization legal department but directly answered to Trump himself.
According to Steinglass, Cohen undertook tasks that others avoided, particularly those that required discretion and secrecy on Trump's behalf. The prosecutor highlighted that Cohen was handpicked by Trump for his willingness to engage in dishonest and unethical behavior.
Steinglass made it clear to the jury that Cohen was not a witness chosen by the prosecution but was selected by Trump to serve as his fixer due to his readiness to deceive and manipulate the truth.
Furthermore, Steinglass pointed out the irony that Trump's legal team now seeks to discredit Cohen's testimony by citing the very qualities that Trump initially valued in him.
The prosecutor's testimony provides insight into the dynamics of the relationship between Trump and Cohen, portraying Cohen as a loyal confidant who was willing to go to great lengths to protect Trump's interests, even if it meant engaging in unethical conduct.
The trial continues to unravel the intricate web of relationships and responsibilities within Trump's inner circle, shedding light on the extent to which loyalty and discretion were valued over legal and ethical standards.
