Michael Cohen’s Appearance on MSNBC Panel
Michael Cohen caught the MSNBC panel off guard recently when former FBI director James Comey suggested he “likely committed a crime” in response to a recent indictment. Cohen, who served as a personal attorney for Trump, expressed surprise at the panelists—Elise Jordan, Iman Mohildin, and Molly John Fast—asserting, “He’s going to be guilty.”
Jordan reacted, saying, “That’s interesting,” to which Cohen added, “I think it’s pretty likely he committed the crime.” John Fast seemed taken aback, asking, “Wait, what?”
Comey had previously asserted that he wasn’t certain of the crime itself but acknowledged the existence of numerous documents that authorities could utilize—”That’s all they need,” he mentioned. Cohen, drawing from his own experiences, stated, “I know firsthand what a weaponized DOJ looks like. It’s tough to navigate.”
Jordan pressed Cohen to clarify whether he indeed breached the law. He reminded the panel that he had already pled guilty in a 2018 case encompassing tax evasion, campaign finance infractions, and misrepresentation to Congress. His cooperation with investigations into Trump later positioned him as a vocal critic during Alvin Bragg’s Hash Money Trial.
Mohildin inquired if Cohen believes the Justice Department has been politicized under Trump’s administration. Cohen maintained that the DOJ was, in his view, weaponized by the government.
Jordan attempted to further delineate Cohen’s argument, noting, “Your stance seems to be that Comey weaponized it against Trump, and you’re looking to present evidence of that in court.” Cohen agreed, suggesting he’d also struggled to improve his own situation.
Comey currently faces serious charges, including allegations of providing false statements to Congress and obstructing legislative processes. He had previously turned himself in and is scheduled for an arraignment on October 9 at the Alexandria courthouse.
Recent reports indicated Comey was under criminal investigation, primarily focusing on allegations that he misled Congress regarding his managerial role in the original Trump-Russia inquiry, commonly referred to as “Crossfire Hurricane.”
