Michael Cohen says Trump is a 'conman': Full opening statement

President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen testified before the House Oversight Committee that Mr. Trump is a "conman" who lied about his business dealings with Russia. Watch his full opening statement.

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[sammymiller]

This is what unwavering loyalty will get you: a trip to prison for years. Never sell your soul to anyone, it's never worth the inevitable outcome.

[catrinaverdone]

I like Cohen. I think many would have followed Trump blindly and still do. He is trying to fix it.

[NOMAD-qpdd]

Dude that thing about the painting and the fake bidder 😂😂😂 trump is such a fake.

[Haleygirl]

Thank you Michael You told the truth. You apologized and are now true to yourself and family you paid your time and can hold your head high .

[francoangiz]

Thank you M. Cohen for your courage. God bless you.

[ORBPOSSE]

I guess you've learnt your lessons for defending and protecting someone like Donald Trump. 😏 ☹️

[traderoex]

This will be considered one of the most powerful and consequential opening statements in American Jurisprudence History.

[christianlibertarian]

What really gets me is that a lot of what Cohen said about Trump is well known. For instance, the fact that Trump would stiff small businessmen who did work for him. Or that he is a racist and a con man. I've known these things since 1985. I can't believe I am the only one, yet people voted for him anyway.


So the question is, what does this say about America if we voted for him, knowing this.

[jayannakelley]

I see Michael Cohen interview- I click! Everything he’s predicted trump will do he’s done.
(1/2021)

[saidduwane]

Mr. Cohen thank you for bravery. Everyone makes mistakes and I'm glad you set a good example for your children and the American children. We the American people believe your testimony but the coward cronies behind Trump will anything possible to destroy you and your family which is very unfortunate. You made all the sensible American people strong by taking full responsibility of your actions. We have no doubt that you will go into history as one of the most brave American patriot. Once again thank you so much for your bravery.

[su]

It’s amazing how some people STILL support FORMER President Trump . I’d think a lot more of Mr. Trump if he’d start owning his own shortcomings

[LightofBankai]

We've heard all these things on the news, tweeter, Facebook, etc. Yes it's old news but what makes his testimony different is that it's all under oath.

[Ant_Sherm]

Guy supports Trump.

Guy gets Federally Indicted.

Guy might get locked up for years.

Guy gives up Trump and tells the Truth.



this sounds accurate.

[ruthdavila]

Thank you for putting your trust to God, you are Honorable .

[cindyrolle]

This is a beautiful man. Praying God protect him. He is a wonderful human being.

[deborahsteele]

Thank god you came back Micheal sad you turned to evil but now you are blessed thank to you’re truth and courage 🙏🏼

[Cwgrlup]

I’m disappointed that as a son of a Holocaust survivor you would be so loyal to Trump.

[kingpins]

Saying Trump is a conman is like saying water is wet... old news sir.

[dustinsanchezmusic]

We all make mistakes. This man can tell it all and help make a difference. The one man that needs to go down.

[saswintwo]

OMG maybe Trump might want to get asylum in Korea.