During his testimony, Michael Cohen revealed that the 2018 letter sent to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding the Stormy Daniels hush money payment was intentionally misleading. Cohen stated that the letter contained a 'true statement' but was crafted in a way to protect Mr. Trump and maintain loyalty.
Cohen clarified that the letter implied that neither the Trump Organization nor the Trump campaign were involved in the payment, distancing Mr. Trump himself from the situation. This deliberate act was aimed at safeguarding Trump's reputation and ensuring a consistent message was conveyed.
In response to the FEC's inquiry about the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, Cohen admitted that the letter was part of an effort to downplay Trump's involvement in the matter. The revelation sheds light on the extent to which Cohen went to shield Trump from potential repercussions.
The acknowledgment of the misleading nature of the letter underscores the complex dynamics at play within Trump's inner circle during the controversy surrounding the hush money payment. Cohen's testimony provides insight into the strategies employed to navigate the legal and political challenges posed by the situation.
