Text messages exchanged between Michael Cohen and New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman shed light on the efforts made by Trump’s former fixer to shield the former President from scrutiny regarding the hush money payment that is at the heart of his ongoing criminal trial.
Cohen sent a text to Haberman on February 6, 2018, stating, “Please start writing and I will call you soon.” This message was included as evidence in Trump’s criminal case.
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Cohen later sent a text message to Haberman, asserting that he personally financed the hush payment to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress. Daniels intended to reveal allegations of a previous affair with Trump in the weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election.
In New York, Trump is currently undergoing trial, facing 34 charges linked to concealing the $130,000 payment made to Daniels by falsifying business records.
While the trial was ongoing, Haberman attended the court proceedings and provided coverage of the event.
During his questioning, Cohen expressed his opinion on a particular statement. He believed that while the statement was technically true, it was also deceptive and misleading.
During questioning by Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Susan Hoffinger, he admitted that the statement given to Haberman was intentionally misleading. He confessed that the purpose behind this was to safeguard Mr. Trump and maintain a consistent message.
The texts between Cohen and Haberman had already been made public on Tuesday. They were also presented to the jury on May 2 as they deliberated the case.
Maggie Haberman, an experienced journalist at the New York Times, has gained global recognition in the realms of media and politics for her extensive coverage of the ex-president. Her contributions were instrumental in the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative team of 2018, which focused on exposing Trump’s ties to Russia. Moreover, Haberman authored a book last year that delves into his public persona and initial tenure as the leader of the nation.
