During recent court proceedings, Michael Cohen, a former attorney for Donald Trump, revealed details of a conversation he had with Trump regarding the Stormy Daniels story. Cohen stated that Trump expressed frustration, saying, 'I thought you had this under control. I thought you took care of this.' Trump then reportedly instructed Cohen to 'just take care of it.'
Trump's reaction to the situation was described by Cohen as one of concern about the potential impact on his image, particularly among women. Cohen quoted Trump as saying, 'Women are going to hate me ... Guys may think it’s cool, but this is going to be a disaster for the campaign.' Cohen further testified that Trump referred to the situation as 'a disaster, a total disaster.'
According to Cohen, Trump directed him to collaborate with David Pecker in order to manage the unfolding situation. Trump's demeanor during Cohen's testimony was noted, with Cohen mentioning that Trump flicked his eyes up at him at one point.
The revelations from Cohen shed light on Trump's reaction to the Stormy Daniels story and his concerns about its potential impact on his presidential campaign. The details shared by Cohen provide insight into the dynamics between Trump and his associates during a tumultuous period for the Trump campaign.
