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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCohen Lawyer: Trump Suggestion That Tapes Were Illegal Is 'Flawed' Strategy
By Nicole Lafond | July 21, 2018 3:01 pm
Michael Cohens attorney called out President Donald Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Saturday, calling Trumps suggestion that Cohens phone call recordings were illegal a flawed strategy.
Link to tweet
Cohen attorney Lanny Davis made a more subtle dig against Giuliani on Twitter Friday when he said that Cohen would not be hurt by the contents of the recording, despite attempts to spin whats on the tapes.
The New York Times and CNN reported Friday that Cohen had recorded some of his phone conversations with Trump, including a discussion about a payment made to an ex-Playboy model to keep her quiet about an alleged ongoing affair with Trump. Giuliani confirmed the existence of the recordings, which are in the possession of the FBI, and told reporters Friday that the tapes would be exculpatory for Trump.
Trump tweeted on Saturday, lamenting how inconceivable it is that a lawyer would record a client without permission and suggesting that its perhaps illegal to do so.
In private, Trump was reportedly hurt when he found out about the tapes, I cant believe Michael would do this to me.
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Cohen Lawyer: Trump Suggestion That Tapes Were Illegal Is 'Flawed' Strategy (Original Post)
DonViejo
Jul 2018
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beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)1. in New York, what Cohen did was perfectly LEGAL
spanone
(135,636 posts)2. aside from the fact it's a payoff to his mistress after his then current marriage to his 3rd wife
and it's just before the election....I guess giuliani and co. have no embarrassment or moral laments....
what a fucking sick bunch
no one knew better than michael cohen how well trump was known for not paying his bills...and screwing anyone who worked for him
cohen was covering his ass
Yonnie3
(17,376 posts)3. "I can't believe Michael would do this to me."
Whoosh, there goes any pardon for Cohen.
pansypoo53219
(20,907 posts)4. ONLy about what his minions will believe. TRUTHINESS WINS!