The interrogation of Trump's erstwhile advisor started with a bang this Tuesday. "You went on TikTok and called me a crying little s**t" just before the trial kicked off, inquired Todd Blanche, counsel to Trump.
With a heated back-and-forth, a nod from Cohen confirmed his response: "Sounds like something I would say." Multiple objections arose surrounding queries from the defence team which Judge Juan Merchan upheld.
Blanche moved on to grilling Cohen regarding brutal remarks made about Trump online. When probed whether he had referred to the former leader as "dictator douchbag" on TikTok, Cohen once more responded: "Sounds like something I would say," reports the Mirror .
Trump's defending counsel continued his line of questioning: "On the same TikTok post on April 23, you mentioned President Trump when he left the courtroom stating that he goes right into that little cage where he belongs, much like an animal? " To which Cohen replied: "I recall saying that".
Trump's defense team seem to be trying to use Cohen's explicit rants on social media as evidence of his personal vendetta against Trump, aiming to convince the jury that he's out for revenge. This tactic emerged as Cohen took the stand again as the prosecution's main witness, following a previous day of straightforward testimony that struck at the core of the ex-president's hush money trial.
Cohen testified that Trump had agreed to cover the costs he incurred for the payments and was consistently briefed on covert operations to suppress damaging stories about the campaign. "Everything required Mr. Trump's sign-off," Cohen stated.
Cohen positioned Trump right at the heart of the supposed hush money scheme, recounting how the then-presidential hopeful had assured him of reimbursement for the funds he advanced and kept him informed about the clandestine efforts to conceal stories that could hurt the campaign.
"We need to stop this from getting out," Cohen recounted Trump saying in relation to adult film star Daniels' disclosure of an apparent relationship with Trump ten years prior. The then-candidate was particularly worried about the impact of the story on his reputation among female voters.
Despite what was expected to be a tense cross-examination, Cohen reportedly remained composed while answering questions. When asked if he wished to see Trump convicted in the case, he replied: "Sure". Meanwhile, it was noted that Trump appeared relaxed, reclining in his chair with his eyes closed once more.
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