Main News: Defence lawyer erupts at witness as hush-money trial nears the finish

In the ongoing criminal trial involving former U.S. President Donald Trump, his former lawyer Michael Cohen has testified about various lies and deceitful actions that Trump has been involved in. Here are some key points highlighting the lies that have been brought to light during the trial:

– Cohen testified that Trump was aware of hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her alleged affair with Trump quiet during the 2016 presidential campaign.
– Trump’s defense team accused Cohen of lying about a phone call with Trump regarding the payments to Daniels, suggesting that Cohen’s testimony was not truthful.
– Cohen admitted to lying under oath in Congress, tax fraud, and election finance fraud related to the hush-money payments, casting doubt on his credibility as a witness.

These revelations paint a picture of a pattern of deception and dishonesty surrounding Trump and his associates, raising concerns about the integrity of his actions and the truthfulness of his statements.

Donald Trump’s consistent and narcissistic lying poses a significant threat to democracy by eroding trust in institutions, undermining the rule of law, and sowing confusion and division among the public. It is essential for the justice system to hold individuals accountable for their actions and ensure transparency and honesty in governance to maintain the integrity of democracy.

Source: [CBC News – ‘That was a lie!’ Trump’s team tries to make jury doubt Cohen](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-trial-cohen-1.7206567)