Former President Trump Claims Michael Cohen is “Lying” in Hush Money Trial

Former President Trump continues to spread lies and misinformation, this time targeting his former lawyer Michael Cohen during his hush money trial. Here are some key points highlighting the lies Trump has been telling:

– Trump claimed Cohen is “lying” despite Cohen’s guilty plea and sentencing for federal charges related to the hush money payments.
– Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with reimbursements to Cohen after the payment to Stormy Daniels.
– Cohen, who is likely to be a witness in the case, pleaded guilty to federal charges and claimed he made the payments at the direction of a “candidate for federal office.”

In addition to these lies, Trump has also been violating a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the hush money case. The gag order prohibits Trump from publicly attacking witnesses, jurors, or others involved in the trial. Despite this, Trump has continued to make inflammatory remarks on social media, leading prosecutors to request a $3,000 fine for violating the order.

Trump’s narcissistic lying poses a threat to democracy by undermining the rule of law and eroding public trust in institutions. His disregard for the truth and willingness to attack anyone who challenges him sets a dangerous precedent for future leaders and undermines the foundations of a democratic society.

Source: [The Hill](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4612394-trump-hush-money-2016-election-criminal-conspiracy-alleged/)