Former lawyer and fixer for President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, revealed that before he reported to prison on May 6, 2019, he testified before Congress in February 2019. Cohen stated that he provided testimony to the House and Senate Intelligence Committees as well as the House Oversight Committee.
During his testimony, Cohen addressed a range of topics related to his work for President Trump, including allegations of hush money payments to women who claimed to have had affairs with Trump, as well as potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.
Cohen's testimony before Congress garnered significant media attention and sparked further investigations into the actions of the Trump administration. His statements were seen as potentially damaging to the President and raised questions about the legality of certain activities within the administration.
Following his testimony, Cohen faced legal troubles of his own, ultimately leading to his conviction on charges of tax evasion, bank fraud, and campaign finance violations. He was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the crimes, which included his involvement in the hush money payments that he discussed during his congressional testimony.
Despite his cooperation with authorities and his willingness to testify before Congress, Cohen's relationship with President Trump soured, leading to public disputes and accusations between the two men. Cohen's testimony remains a significant moment in the ongoing investigations into the Trump administration and its actions during the 2016 election.
