Cohen Lawyer: Trump Suggestion That Tapes Were Illegal Is 'Flawed' Strategy

[DonViejo]

By Nicole Lafond | July 21, 2018 3:01 pm

Michael Cohen’s attorney called out President Donald Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Saturday, calling Trump’s suggestion — that Cohen’s phone call recordings were “illegal” — a “flawed’ strategy.

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Cohen attorney Lanny Davis made a more subtle dig against Giuliani on Twitter Friday when he said that Cohen would not be “hurt” by the contents of the recording, despite attempts to “spin” what’s on the tapes.

The New York Times and CNN reported Friday that Cohen had recorded some of his phone conversations with Trump, including a discussion about a payment made to an ex-Playboy model to keep her quiet about an alleged ongoing affair with Trump. Giuliani confirmed the existence of the recordings, which are in the possession of the FBI, and told reporters Friday that the tapes would be exculpatory for Trump.

Trump tweeted on Saturday, lamenting how “inconceivable” it is that a lawyer would record a client without permission and suggesting that it’s “perhaps illegal” to do so.

In private, Trump was reportedly hurt when he found out about the tapes, “I can’t believe Michael would do this to me.”

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https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/cohen-lawyer-trump-suggestion-illegal-flawed-strategy

[beachbum bob]

1. in New York, what Cohen did was perfectly LEGAL

[spanone]

2. aside from the fact it's a payoff to his mistress after his then current marriage to his 3rd wife

and it's just before the election....I guess giuliani and co. have no embarrassment or moral laments....

what a fucking sick bunch

no one knew better than michael cohen how well trump was known for not paying his bills...and screwing anyone who worked for him

cohen was covering his ass

[Yonnie3]

3. "I can't believe Michael would do this to me."

Whoosh, there goes any pardon for Cohen.

[pansypoo53219]

4. ONLy about what his minions will believe. TRUTHINESS WINS!