Michael Cohen Bold Prediction on Donald Trump’s Upcoming New York Trial

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, thinks his one-time client will be found guilty when he faces trial in New York later this year. In an interview with MSNBC’s Katie Phang, Cohen predicted that Trump “will be held accountable” for the felony charges related to hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. As Trump’s former fixer and deputy finance chair of the Republican National Committee, Cohen has firsthand knowledge of the events surrounding the Stormy Daniels scandal.

The case centers around a $130,000 payment arranged by Michael Cohen to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair with Trump in 2006. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges of falsifying business records and concealing campaign contributions. But Cohen believes the “documentary evidence” presented at trial, including financial records, will prove Trump’s guilt before the jury. Any testimony from Cohen himself is also likely to further incriminate his former boss.

Cohen’s Motivations for Speaking Out

While Michael Cohen served time in prison for crimes related to his work for Trump, he has since become one of the former president’s most outspoken critics. Some have questioned Cohen’s credibility and motives for publicly predicting Trump’s legal downfall. However, Cohen insists the case will stand or fall based on the evidence, not his own testimony. As a key witness, he is confident the documents will demonstrate Trump’s culpability regardless of how Cohen himself is perceived. By speaking to the media, he aims to draw attention to the serious charges facing his one-time boss and employer.

The criminal trial marks yet another major legal hurdle Trump must clear as he eyes another run for the White House in 2024. With Cohen publicly alleging Trump’s guilt, the pressure continues to mount on the former president, who also faces billions in potential debt and multiple civil lawsuits. Cohen believes Trump will finally have to answer legally for the Stormy Daniels payment cover-up. The trial is scheduled to begin in the coming months.