On Wednesday morning, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer — who has since “flipped” on him, and been sentenced to three years in prison — began his testimony to the House Oversight Committee. In his prepared opening statement, which was released in advance, Michael Cohen accused Trump of being a “racist,” “conman,” and “cheat” and said that he’s providing the committee with “irrefutable” evidence of Trump’s “illicit acts.” Some of that evidence has been leaked, including signed checks by Trump and Donald Trump Jr., which Cohen suggests is evidence that they were complicit in the Stormy Daniels “hush money” deal.
“I recognize that some of you may doubt and attack me on my credibility,” Cohen told Congress Wednesday. “It is for this reason that I have incorporated into this opening statement documents that are irrefutable, and demonstrate that the information you will hear is accurate and truthful.” Among that evidence, he said, is “a copy of a check Mr. Trump wrote from his personal bank account – after he became president – to reimburse me for the hush money payments I made to cover up his affair with an adult film star and prevent damage to his campaign.”
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