During a recent hearing, Trump attorney Todd Blanche questioned Michael Cohen about his acceptance of responsibility for lying to Congress. Blanche probed Cohen on whether he was blaming President Trump for his false statements or taking ownership of his actions.
Blanche pointed out that Cohen had previously stated that his lies were due to loyalty to Trump, despite claiming to accept responsibility. Cohen responded by mentioning a joint defense agreement and a two-page document that was crafted to align with Trump's desired message.
Blanche pressed Cohen further, asking if he was truly accepting responsibility or shifting blame to the joint defense agreement. Cohen reiterated that he was accepting responsibility, stating that he had read and submitted the document to the committee.
The exchange between Blanche and Cohen shed light on the complexities of the situation, with Cohen balancing his loyalty to Trump and his acknowledgment of his own actions. The discussion highlighted the intricacies of legal agreements and the challenges of navigating conflicting loyalties.
