During the trial, Trump's attorney Todd Blanche made statements countering the prosecution's claims regarding a potential conspiracy to reimburse Michael Cohen. Blanche emphasized that Cohen was working for free, disputing any suggestion of a coordinated agreement to compensate him.
Blanche directly accused Cohen of lying to the jury, emphasizing this point by repeating the statement, 'Cohen lied to you.' He specifically pointed out inconsistencies in Cohen's testimony, highlighting instances where Cohen initially downplayed his work for Trump in 2017 but later admitted to handling various assignments, including his involvement in the Summer Zervos lawsuit as co-lead counsel.
Blanche's arguments aimed to undermine Cohen's credibility and cast doubt on the prosecution's narrative. By challenging the reliability of Cohen's statements and highlighting discrepancies in his testimony, Trump's legal team sought to weaken the prosecution's case against their client.
