During his testimony, Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, recounted the events leading up to his pitch to become Trump's personal attorney. Cohen described Trump as an enigma, a businessman whose true intentions were often unclear to others.
Cohen believed that his decade-long proximity to Trump provided him with a unique understanding of the businessman, which he thought he could monetize. To solidify his position, Cohen enlisted the help of an attorney to assist him in crafting a pitch to Trump.
The pitch included a 3-page memo outlining the reasons why Trump needed a personal attorney and why Cohen was the ideal candidate for the role. Cohen and Trump then met for approximately an hour to discuss the proposal.
During his testimony, Cohen emphasized his close relationship with Trump and his ability to comprehend Trump's needs and preferences. He portrayed himself as someone uniquely positioned to serve as Trump's personal attorney due to his deep understanding of Trump's character and business dealings.
Cohen's testimony shed light on the behind-the-scenes efforts to establish his role as Trump's personal attorney, highlighting the strategic approach taken to secure the position.
