Former President Donald Trump has signaled openness to potentially pardoning Michael Cohen, his former lawyer and fixer, despite previously calling him a "rat" for cooperating with authorities. Cohen, who had his clemency request denied by the Biden administration, submitted an application directly to the White House. Trump indicated he would consider the pardon if the circumstances appear justified, marking a shift from their past hostility. The move follows a recent public reconciliation between the two figures.
Cohen has not personally asked Trump for a pardon, but he submitted an application to the White House after his request was denied by the Biden administrationDonald Trump on Wednesday said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen, the former fixer whom he once branded a “rat” for testifying against him in court and before Congress, but with whom he has recently staged a stunning public reconciliation.Asked by a reporter whether he would grant Cohen’s appeal for presidential clemency, Trump said: “If everything is checking out, it’s something I would consider.” Continue reading...
