Former President Donald Trump is set to face arraignment in New York City for his role in the 2016 hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Michael Cohen, who served as Trump’s attorney for over a decade and facilitated the payments, has suggested that Trump is “petrified” and “beyond petrified” about the situation.
In an interview with MSNBC’s “The Beat,” Cohen claimed that Trump is incapable of understanding or contending with the situation he finds himself in. “He believes he could control every situation. This is not a situation that he has any control over, and that’s making him sick to his stomach,” Cohen said. “Diaper Donald will be filling up that diaper,” he added.
Cohen’s comments come after he served prison time for campaign finance violations related to the payments to Daniels. He has since acted as a key witness for the prosecution against Trump, providing evidence and testimony against the former president.
Trump arrived in New York on Monday from Florida on his private jet, with his team indicating that he will turn himself into the Manhattan district attorney’s office on Tuesday. He is expected to plead not guilty to the charges.
The payments to Daniels were made in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair with Trump in 2006, which Trump has denied. The arrangement has been the subject of legal scrutiny for years, with Cohen initially denying any involvement before eventually admitting his role and implicating Trump in the scheme.
Trump’s legal troubles extend beyond the Daniels case, with ongoing investigations into his finances and business practices. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is also reportedly considering charges related to potential tax and insurance fraud.
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The charges against Trump mark a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the former president. While he has faced numerous allegations and investigations over the years, this is the first time he will face criminal charges in connection with his actions while in office.
The case is likely to draw significant media attention and could have significant political implications for Trump and the Republican party. While Trump has remained a dominant figure within the GOP, his legal troubles could damage his standing and potentially impact his ability to run for office in the future.
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The arraignment is expected to be just the first step in a long legal battle that could take months or even years to resolve. However, it represents a major development in the ongoing saga surrounding Trump and his presidency.
