ABC News put up a report this week where they spoke to a handful of lawyers that agreed Cohen’s streams could benefit Trump more than anything. Michael Cohen dismissed the opinion piece when asked about it.
Despite the recent launch of the “Michael Cohen Live Show,” Cohen has been discussing Trump for years through his two books and two podcasts with the MeidasTouch guys. On his Patreon page, Cohen interacts with over 1,100 paid supporters through Zoom calls, with subscription tiers ranging from $10 to $500 per month. MeidasTouch did not respond to a request for comment about their relationship with Cohen.
Cohen has established a strong online presence by collaborating with MeidasTouch and actively engaging with his fans, resembling a media network. This trend of politicians and pundits creating their own online platforms has been observed before with figures like Rudy Giuliani and Tucker Carlson. Due to the competitive nature of the internet, Cohen must diversify his content to stand out and maintain credibility.
In a previous discussion about banning TikTok in the US, a reader named Barry expressed disagreement with the idea solely based on its Chinese connection. Barry, who is turning 83 in June and is not well-versed in social media, views platforms like TikTok as a mix of entertainment and disinformation. He relies on sources like Wired for more expert analysis.
In the upcoming week, the author plans to analyze Federal Election Commission filings regarding tech super PACs and campaign finances. Readers are encouraged to suggest specific aspects to focus on in these filings, such as influencer management companies or tech PAC spending.
