Former President Trump’s ex-personal attorney, Michael Cohen, stated that Trump will not testify in the hush money case, asserting that it is “not going to happen.” Cohen, who had been a close ally of Trump but later turned into a vocal critic, dismissed the idea of Trump testifying in the New York case set to begin on Monday. Trump had previously mentioned that he would “absolutely” testify in the case where he is facing 34 felonies. Cohen also commented that Trump is not a good defendant and would love to see him try to defend himself on the witness stand.
During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” Cohen expressed his belief that the likelihood of Trump testifying is as improbable as him waking up and playing center for the New York Knicks at 7’6″. He emphasized that Trump is not a good witness, referencing a previous case where Trump was unable to identify the person he was accused of. Cohen expressed his hope to see Trump on the witness stand trying to defend himself in a case that he views as indefensible. Trump has been accused of falsifying business records related to hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair before the 2016 election. Trump has maintained his innocence and denied the affair.
In the face of 34 charges in the hush money case, Trump’s attempts to delay the trial were rejected by Judge Juan Merchan, who ruled that the trial would proceed as scheduled, including the jury selection. Trump expressed frustration at the prospect of facing the trial, calling the jury selection process “largely luck” and claiming that it was unfair for him to have a trial in that particular location. Despite Trump’s protests, the trial is set to move forward, with jury selection proceeding as planned. The case involves allegations of falsifying business records and the hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels, with Trump maintaining his innocence and pleading not guilty.
Cohen’s comments about the likelihood of Trump testifying in the hush money case highlight the ongoing legal challenges facing the former president. Trump’s previous statements expressing a willingness to testify contrast with Cohen’s skepticism about the prospect. The trial is significant as it represents a legal battle regarding allegations of financial misconduct and attempts to silence potentially damaging information. The rejection of Trump’s attempts to delay the trial suggests that legal proceedings will continue, with potential implications for Trump’s political future and public perception. Despite Trump’s denial of the affair and efforts to delay the trial, the legal process is moving forward with jury selection and preparations for the trial scheduled to begin.
