President Donald Trump stated on September 9, 2026, that he would consider pardoning attorney Michael Cohen, expressing dissatisfaction with the legal system's treatment of Cohen, who previously served as his attorney. Trump made these remarks in response to a question regarding a potential pardon for Cohen, who was a key witness in the 2024 New York hush money trial and has since recanted his previous statements.
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Trump considers pardoning Michael Cohen
President Trump indicated he might consider pardoning Michael Cohen, citing concerns about how the legal system has treated him. Cohen was a significant witness in the 2024 New York hush money trial and has since recanted his testimony.
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