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Trump Attorney Questions Michael Cohen's Acceptance Of Responsibility

Michael Cohen departs home to testify in Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York

During a recent hearing, Trump attorney Todd Blanche questioned Michael Cohen about his acceptance of responsibility for lying to Congress. Blanche probed Cohen on whether he was blaming President Trump for his false statements or taking ownership of his actions.

Blanche pointed out that Cohen had previously stated that his lies were due to loyalty to Trump, despite claiming to accept responsibility. Cohen responded by mentioning a joint defense agreement and a two-page document that was crafted to align with Trump's desired message.

Cohen mentioned a joint defense agreement and a two-page document crafted to align with Trump's message.
Trump attorney Todd Blanche questioned Cohen's acceptance of responsibility for lying to Congress.
Blanche probed Cohen on whether he was blaming Trump for his false statements.

Blanche pressed Cohen further, asking if he was truly accepting responsibility or shifting blame to the joint defense agreement. Cohen reiterated that he was accepting responsibility, stating that he had read and submitted the document to the committee.

The exchange between Blanche and Cohen shed light on the complexities of the situation, with Cohen balancing his loyalty to Trump and his acknowledgment of his own actions. The discussion highlighted the intricacies of legal agreements and the challenges of navigating conflicting loyalties.

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