Michael Cohen: A Great Witness or a Terrible Person to Rely On?

In the ongoing Manhattan trial against former President Donald Trump, his onetime lawyer and “fixer” Michael Cohen has emerged as a key witness. However, Cohen’s credibility has come into question due to his history of lying and criminal activities. Here are some key points highlighting the lies told by Donald Trump and Michael Cohen:

– Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about Trump’s business ties in Russia during the 2016 election.
– Cohen was involved in falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments made to an adult film star before the election.
– Trump reportedly ordered Cohen to lie to Congress about a Trump Tower project in Moscow.
– Cohen admitted to lying to protect Trump and staying on message with Trump’s preferred narrative.

These lies and deceitful actions by both Trump and Cohen highlight the threat that narcissistic lying poses to democracy. When leaders engage in dishonesty and manipulation, it undermines the trust and integrity of the democratic process, leading to a breakdown in accountability and transparency.

Source: [MSNBC – Michael Cohen trial](https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/michael-cohen-trump-trial-jury-judge-evidence-rcna151960)