Politics
Trump indicates openness to pardoning former attorney Michael Cohen
The Hill reports that Donald Trump would consider clemency if vetting checks out, despite claiming Cohen recanted testimony.
The short version
- President Trump announced he would consider granting a pardon to his former attorney Michael Cohen if vetting checks out.[The Hill]
- Trump claimed Cohen recanted his testimony from the 2024 New York hush money trial after being coerced by prosecutors.[The Hill]
- Cohen has not actually recanted his trial testimony, though he noted feeling pressured by prosecutors and submitted a pardon request.[The Hill]
Key facts
- President Trump stated that he would consider pardoning his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, if vetting confirms the situation.[The Hill]
- Trump asserted that Cohen recanted his testimony from the 2024 New York hush money trial because prosecutors pressured and coerced him.[The Hill]
- Michael Cohen has not recanted his trial testimony, although he reported feeling prosecutorial pressure and submitted a pardon request to the White House.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- Whether President Trump will grant a pardon following any formal review or vetting process remains undetermined.[The Hill]
Sources
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