During the trial, Attorney Joshua Steinglass presented evidence to the jury regarding former President Donald Trump's reaction to Michael Cohen's guilty plea. Steinglass highlighted Trump's immediate aggressive response through a series of tweets the day after Cohen's plea, indicating an ongoing pattern of attack.
Steinglass emphasized that Trump's tweets were not solely aimed at punishing Cohen but also served as a warning to potential witnesses. The message conveyed was clear: cooperation with authorities could result in facing Trump's retribution.