Anderson Cooper of CNN expressed his skepticism about the credibility of witness Michael Cohen during the network’s coverage of former President Donald Trump’s business record trial. Cooper remarked that Cohen seemed to struggle with understanding questions and appeared to be buying time to formulate his answers during cross-examination by defense lawyer Todd Blanche. The tension in the courtroom was palpable as reporters typed furiously, capturing the drama of the moment.
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig questioned whether the jurors would doubt the accuracy of Cohen’s testimony after witnessing the intense cross-examination. Cooper agreed, stating that he believed Cohen’s credibility had been severely damaged on this particular topic. He suggested that as a juror, he would question whether Cohen was fabricating the story as he went along.
The atmosphere in the courtroom was filled with uncertainty as Cohen’s testimony came under scrutiny, raising doubts about the truthfulness of his statements.
