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101 quotes from Michael Cohen
“I was loyal to Mr. Trump because he was my boss.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I was that person.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen describing himself as someone willing to go to extreme lengths to carry out Trump's requests.
Washington Post interview
“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
“I am going to prison.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“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
“That was false.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen acknowledging that his previous statement about when Trump Tower Moscow negotiations ended was false.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“He never expected to win the primary.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen's claim about Trump's expectations during the 2016 campaign.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“Open up your eyes and acknowledge that Trump doesn't care about you.”
— Michael Cohen
September 1, 2020   •   Cohen addressing Trump supporters based on his own experience working for Trump.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
“I am ashamed of my own failings.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen discussing the crimes to which he had pleaded guilty.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I am ashamed because I know what Mr. Trump is.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“He approved it.”
— Michael Cohen
May 13, 2024   •   Cohen testifying that Trump approved the reimbursement arrangement described by Allen Weisselberg. Trump denied wrongdoing.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“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
“The Trump campaign was never supposed to be about winning.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen's claim regarding Trump's original motivation for the campaign.
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
“It cost me my law license, my business, my reputation.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen describing consequences stemming from his criminal conduct and association with Trump.
Washington Post interview
“I am not a perfect man.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“In essence, becoming an autocrat, which is what he wants to be.”
— Michael Cohen
September 1, 2020   •   Cohen's characterization of Trump's political ambitions.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
“I will not sit back, say nothing and allow him to do the same to the country.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen explaining his decision to testify publicly against Trump.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“The entire campaign originated from a desire to increase the visibility of the brand.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen's characterization of Trump's original motivation for running for president.
Washington Post interview
“I am here to tell the truth about Mr. Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform