Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen Continues in Trump Trial

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In the overflow room, laughter is heard as Justice Merchan shoots down Todd Blanche, Trump’s lawyer. Blanche asked for a sidebar and got a dismissive “no” from Merchan.

Live Updates: Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen Continues in Trump Trial

Defense lawyers for Donald J. Trump are trying to poke holes in the story of Michael D. Cohen, who once was his lawyer and is now his nemesis. Mr. Cohen testified that his former boss was present at a meeting where a hush-money plan was devised.

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"Michael Cohen is asked if he responded to a post on Truth Social, Trump's social media platform, in which Trump attacked Cohen and Stormy Daniels. He responds: “I’m not on Truth Social, sir.” But when asked if he responded elsewhere by calling Trump “dumbass Donald,” he agrees that he did.