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101 quotes from Michael Cohen
“I have never asked for, nor would I accept, a pardon from President Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I have shattered the safety and security that I tried so hard to provide for my family.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“He is a racist.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen's characterization of Donald Trump during sworn congressional testimony.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“To pay Stormy Daniels to execute the nondisclosure agreement and to obtain her story, her life rights.”
— Michael Cohen
May 13, 2024   •   Cohen explaining the purpose of the $130,000 wire transfer.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“I think Donald's time has come.”
— Michael Cohen
December 30, 2022   •   Cohen discussing potential consequences following publication of Trump's tax returns.
MSNBC interview
“I fear that if he loses the election in 2020, there will never be a peaceful transition of power.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Shorter version of Cohen's widely cited warning during congressional testimony.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“Much like a mobster would do when one of his men decides to cooperate with the government.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen comparing Trump's use of the word "rat" to organized-crime terminology.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“It's kind of like the trifecta of truth.”
— Michael Cohen
September 1, 2020   •   Cohen describing books by himself, Mary Trump and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff.
MSNBC Rachel Maddow interview
“Yes.”
— Michael Cohen
May 1, 2024   •   Cohen repeatedly acknowledged during the criminal trial that he had lied in the past, including to Congress.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“Our negotiations continued for months later during the campaign.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Referring to negotiations concerning the proposed Trump Tower Moscow project.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I lied to Congress.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen acknowledging his previous false testimony concerning the Trump Tower Moscow project.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“He is complicated, as am I.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I am going to prison.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I was loyal to Mr. Trump because he was my boss.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I did things and I acted improperly.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I am here to tell the truth about Mr. Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“And, in essence, at his direction.”
— Michael Cohen
May 14, 2024   •   Cohen's testimony concerning his previous false statements. This was Cohen's characterization of Trump's role.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“Mr. Trump did not directly tell me to lie to Congress.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“He is capable of being loyal, but he is fundamentally disloyal.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen's personal assessment of Trump.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“My credibility is an issue because that's what Donald wanted it to be.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen discussing attacks on his credibility. Cohen has acknowledged making false statements in the past.
Washington Post interview