Michael D'Antonio is the author of the book, "Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success," and co-author with Peter Eisner of"The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence." The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author's. View more opinion articles on CNN.
When Michael Cohen called to threaten me —"You just bought yourself an f-ing lawsuit" — were his exact words, I felt a little special. How many people, I thought, had been subject to such thuggery? Surely it was a rare thing. Michael D'AntonioNow, thanks to Cohen's testimony before Congress, I've learned I wasn't so special after all. Asked to estimate how many folks Trump had asked him to intimidate, Cohen guessed it had been 500 or more. I experienced Cohen's weak imitation of a mobster trying to silence a witness in 2015, as I was finishing a biography of Trump the businessman/TV star. Trump had told me he would announce for president but I wasn't sure he would follow through.
Rep. Gosar scolds Cohen: 'Liar, liar, pants on fire' 02:53He worried that I was going to reveal unpleasant facts about Trump's past, including his bankruptcies and his betrayals of his wives. In fact I did eventually report on those aspects of his life, but it's not like they weren't well known. The problem, I think, was that a biography that deflated the Trump myth wouldn't serve the real estate developer's political purpose.
Opinion CNN that one stupid way of putting it. ha ha haaa
Opinion So after hearing this guy describe how spineless he is I find it hard to believe any of the 500 actually were fearful and if they were that means they are more spineless than Cohen. Liberal fakes a
Opinion Did he bring the noose and bleach to the hearing? Oh, excuse me, I have my fraudsters mixed up.
Opinion Pandora’s box, be careful what you wish for. Regardless of your feelings about Trump, this changes the whole attorney client privilege ordeal. If you are not smart enough to think “Orange Man bad!”, then this is only the beginning.
Opinion Were you threatened when you were taking his money 💰
Opinion This is the biggest collection of sissies ever
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Opinion I believe, Mr. Meadows was tearful at the thought of being called a racist. Could this have been leveling ‘incident’ of emotion for this hearing? 🤔
Opinion We are witnessing the highest level treason event unfold in US and world wide history. Treason is the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
Opinion Bullshit
Opinion I hate people that snatch like this guy over here...
Opinion I’m really enjoying watching our “elected” “leaders” tear into each other.
Opinion Lol. If any of this is true, the man was a puppet for many many yrs. A “better” man, knowing his worth to hself n family would never do that
Opinion No doubt Cohen was a Trump thug. I believe he admits such.
Opinion This hearing is the biggest joke in D.C. history.
Opinion Trump will win 2020 in a landslide after these democrat antics.
Opinion Trump cancer on the presidency
Opinion Assaulting human intelligence.
Opinion All those who were threatened should come forward to back Cohen's testimony. And they will.
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'Yes': Michael Cohen says Trump had potential to 'collude' with foreign power to win White HouseMichael Cohen told a congressional committee on Wednesday that President Donald Trump would have the potential to cooperate with a foreign power to win the White House. 'Mr. Trump is all about winning,' Cohen testified. That's he was a convicted perjer asked to testistify again to cut his sentance adding to the attack on POTUS Hope he enjoys prison
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Michael Cohen testifies that Trump paid for portrait with Trump Foundation fundsPresident Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen testifies that Trump directed his charity organization to refund a 'fake bidder' for a portrait of himself. According to Cohen, the 'fake bidder' purchased the portrait for $60,000. Only way that portrait would sell lol 😂 As a black man in America and having seen so many black men convicted of crimes relying on victims words only and without physical evidence. Colin testimony without supporting physical evidence is useless. via YouTube Cohen has zero credibility.
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Michael Cohen testifies Donald Trump a 'racist' and a 'cheat': LIVE UPDATESMichael Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday comes after he spent hours behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee. Shoulda kept calendar records from Summer camp Well duh...because he just got disbarred....for lying. 'You think I'm stupid. I'm not going to Vietnam.' Cohen: 'I find it ironic, Mr President, that you're in Vietnam right now.'
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Michael Cohen testifies he can't say Trump campaign colluded with Russians: LIVE UPDATESMichael Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday comes after he spent hours behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee. Democrat set up - proof just given! Cohen - go - go!
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Eric Trump suggests Michael Cohen committed perjury during testimony by denying he wanted White House job“Michael was lobbying EVERYONE to be ‘Chief of Staff,'' Eric Trump claimed. The kids can smell prison. I love it!! This guy... So, great then Eric Trump can come to the Congress and testify about that? No? oh ok...
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'Shame on you, Mr. Jordan': Michael Cohen battles top Republican during dramatic testimonyCohen snapped at the committee's ranking member, Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, after the congressman claimed Cohen was disputing a federal court's findings in his criminal case, and that he was remorseless for the crimes to which he has pleaded guilty. This sums it up nicely. Cohen is a BIGGER JOKE today than yesterday!! All he had to offer was a speculative opinion! 😂😀 Fiction can be fun!
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Michael Cohen: ‘Lying for Mr. Trump was normalized’“I have lied, but I am not a liar,” said Cohen. “I have done bad things, but I am not a bad man. I have fixed things, but I am no longer your ‘fixer,’ Mr. Trump.” kadiatubman Sounds like he didn't have a problem lying on his taxes. Trump make Cohen lie about Cohens taxes? is trusting information coming from a convicted felon that is going to prison. sad kadiatubman “I have lied, but I am not a liar. I have done bad things, but I am not a bad man.' LOL Yes you are
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Michael Cohen testifies 'daily destruction of civility' made him turn on Trump : LIVE UPDATESMichael Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday comes after he spent hours behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee. CNN, CBS News, ABC News Honchos Have Obama Administration Family Ties | Breitbart The media is in the slime when all it believes about realDonaldTrump comes from the uncorroborated hearsay of a convicted felon perjurer. No Crime Absolute Bull!
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