Michael Cohen says Trump kept Mar-a-Lago documents as ‘bargaining chip’
As a Florida court prepares to hear arguments about whether or not to unseal the affidavit that provided justification for the search at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump has insisted he is “very happy” with his legal team, denying reports that he and his team are concerned about his lawyers’ lack of experience.
The Department of Justice has rebuffed demands to release the affidavit, warning that it could “chill” future efforts to secure witness cooperation.
Mr Trump has also issued a strange brace of endorsements backing Democratic candidates in two congressional primaries in New York City.
Along with incumbent Carolyn Maloney, who is fighting for a newly redrawn district against fellow representative Jerrold Nadler, he has unexpectedly thrown his support behind Dan Goldman, a lawyer who served as counsel for the Democratic team in Mr Trump’s first impeachment.
It is not clear whether the endorsements are earnest or part of an attempt to scramble the primary field.
