The ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump, now in its fifth week, hinges heavily on the testimony of Michael Cohen, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Democrats, including President Joe Biden, are banking on a conviction to shake up the presidential race and label Trump as a “convicted felon.” However, Trump’s defense lawyers have raised doubts about Cohen’s credibility, highlighting his intense animosity towards Trump and a history of lying.
Cohen, a critical witness in the case that could potentially lead to Trump serving a maximum sentence of 136 years, has made statements expressing his desire to see Trump behind bars. But his reliability as a witness is under scrutiny due to his past dishonesty and conflicting accounts during the trial.
The prosecution’s case against Trump revolves around allegations of false bookkeeping entries related to payments made to Stormy Daniels. However, Trump’s lawyers argue that some of the payments were legitimate legal expenses and that there is no concrete evidence proving Trump’s knowledge of the bookkeeping details.
While Cohen’s testimony is being touted as crucial evidence linking Trump to the alleged financial misconduct, doubts about his credibility continue to plague the case. The reliance on Cohen as the primary witness raises concerns about the strength of the prosecution’s argument against Trump.
