Trump-Cohen-Case

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Trump-Cohen’s case has more than meets the eye
The heated debate on the U.S. president Donald Trump’s long-time friend-turned fixer has now taken a twisted turn, perhaps one which was foreseeable, yet very little could be done to avert it. Michael D. Cohen – Mr. Trump’s longtime lawyer – has been enjoying his freedom at the prosecutors’ mercies pending his sentencing on 12th December, and has now dragged the U.S president’s family business into the mess. Although the grounds on which the case is built – unlawful campaign funding – holds water, the revelations on Trump’s affair with an adult film actress and model make the case juicier. As the trial persists, it is possible that uglier facts will creep up exposing the truth that has been buried for years. Based on this, the public should expect an even more twisted turn of events as the hearings continue.
From the article, it is apparent that Cohen is a very useful character in building up the case against president Trump and his family business. Following his admission of guilt in August, the prosecution is committed to build a strong case incriminating Trump Organization’s chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg and the tycoon in campaign financial crimes. However, the fact that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted while still in office is a major impediment to solidifying this case. Nonetheless, Cohen seems to be at the center of these investigations and he is the direct connection between the culprits and the crimes.

Even though Mr. Cohen admitted to orchestrating illegal acts that have resurfaced to haunt him, it is a foregone conclusion that he acted under the directions of Mr. Trump, and offers the easiest way to prosecute the actual offenders (Protess, Rashbaum and Haberman par. 3).
However, the article does not give detailed enough information on what might happen if more evidence surfaces linking Trump directly to the crimes. Should the public push for vote of no confidence? Should the election be nullified or the electorates have to wait until the next elections to replace the president? All the same, the authors have provided factual information that helps the reader to establish the link between Trump’s organization and the allegations leveled against the suspects. Overall, the source is useful as it offers a well-researched case and provides links to external sources to back some of the facts mentioned.
Works Cited
Protess, B., Rashbaum, W. K. & Haberman, M. Done with Michael Cohen, Federal Prosecutors Shift Focus to Trump Family Business. The New York Times. 2018. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/09/us/trump-organization-federal-prosecutors.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage