autocracy doesn’t arrive with tanks in the streets or jackboots pounding down your door. No, it creeps in behind a velvet curtain, disguised as “policy changes.”
The poison in the room is Stephen Miller, the Evil Nazi who feeds Trump's desires to become the dictator, extortionist, despicable POS he is. One more thing, After reading, Hitler's First 100 Days, Miller and Trump defunding the education system and University's is part of the plan. Removing Federal Workers from their jobs, making lawyers work for them is all part of the plan. This was all part of the plan during their first administration but when they lost the election to Biden, they had a chance to work on Project 2025, which is part of their playbook.
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
Whatever his motives, he's on the side of democracy now and provides a really informed and intelligent assessment of current state of affairs. Do you plan on purity testing everyone for their motives for which side they're on? Does it even matter?
I am not a Christian (as you state you are on your Substack homepage) but I am a Democrat and I appreciate Michael Cohen’s decision to speak out along with some other brave souls. I can forgive him, even though I am not Christian as you are, for being “the progenitor of the beast” as you put it. He is now speaking out at a time when we need the insights into Trumps brain that only he can provide. Retribution or redemption as his motivation, don’t know but if I have to choose, I choose a little bit of both and will not judge him.
I think 51 days in solitary confinement is enough of a punishment and I think if we examine our own conscience, many of us have committed injustices that have had consequences.
You are preaching to the choir. I’ve watched this cancer growing for years. People were so mad at everything, they decided to blame government. Trump just fanned the flames, now everyone is starting to regret their support. Hopefully we can manage this constitutional crisis for a couple more years without permanent damage. Unfortunately he is breeding
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
No n no he’s letting you know that he has been through hell and back, used abused and spit out by the same man that you’re giving respect to something is wrong with you. If you’re not listening to Cohen, he’s been there. He’s seen it. He’s trying to warn the people that are coming. He’s trying to warn you that this is what’s happening, but you don’t wanna listen to him because he was part of the first propaganda he had to learn his lesson hard. He learned it hard and he’s trying to warn you you don’t want to be the person that’s warned. You want to be the person that drinks the Kool-Aid and sits with the clown above, then go for, but I’m here to listen to Cohen and take the warning ahead so that we know what’s coming for us maybemaybe we might have enough behind us that will stop this whole regime
Not my job or intention to identify MC's intention here. The ring of truth has a certain resounding resonance... For that I thank you, Michael Cohen. You and others share critically important insights that CALL for ACTION, NOW, Folks. Call your Congress members! DO do what you can! Try 5 calls app.
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
So you are telling me that you are a self-righteous closed minded follower who really belongs in the maga cult where blindly following nonsensical propaganda is envied. Ok, I got your number.
Also, he posted this reply under every single comment. I didn't realize when I replied to him, but he's a troll and we should all let him stand alone without acknowledging his comments. One wonders whether the comments would be the same if Michael Cohen were a "christian."
Thank you for this and all you've done to sound the alarms. As one older American in Texas, I knew in 2015 he was a horrid evil. My friends called him a clown and dismissed the idea that clowns who are master manipulators, conmen, narcissistic maniacs can win over a weak population and be elected. And he did and he was. Now we are here again. I have no earthly idea how to even begin to stop the devastating path we are on. But, I follow you and others, and pray. God have mercy on the United States of America.
As Germany in the 1930s is recreated , including an alliance with Russia (until broken) we must step up resistance before we are in a world war we lose.
I am no expert but I don’t have confidence in this National Security team. (Fighting the Houthis isn’t the same as fighting a real modern military. ).
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
Thank you for what you are doing. If I am being transparent, in the beginning I felt great resentment toward you because I saw you as an enabler of the worst person I ever saw. I see you differently now. A warrior for our cause of freedom. Be strong. Fight for those who can’t or won’t. Above all speak truth to power.
Michael saw the error of his ways unlike many who continue on the path of evil. Michael is setting the record straight, warning us of impending doom. Remember Michael was working for a crooked businessman, not one looking to deconstruct America. Big difference. Now it's time to put our focus on winning back American democracy. Michael is providing that roadmap. Now we must assess it, and follow a logical path.
This fight will need to go on forever around the world. We know now it can happen here too. Everyone can and must STAND UP to tyranny! Thank you Michael for your leadership and tenacity. You’re a champion for working to help make this a better place despite all you’ve endured. We want ALL our rights back!
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
And he was sent to prison for his part. He has now repented and is working hard to stop what he helped to start. What better person to do so than someone from the inside.
Thanks for Sub stack. I always looked to AP, Reuters for solid news. Many services should do a "if
free press were not in the room this week you would have missed this!" I dont know if you would have gotten the Sense of the meeting between Zelinsky or the President of El Salvador. The role of the other dupes in the room & how we are fucked. The range of craziness should disturb people to action. Thank you again Michael.
I grew up in a small town in central VA I dont know if without AP or Reuters if i would have had access to first class news reporting. A free press is important. I see this administration as playing a chess game trying to attack the legislative, courts, military, and the press. We cannot let this happen
Michael. I look forward to your writings. I hope that you continue with holding the town halls but I am fearful for you all, and I’m not ordinarily a fearful person but this regime is getting to me.
I believe the poison in the room is all of them, starting with tRump and going right down the line. tRump had this in mind when he last left the WH. He doesn't need anyone to tell him what to do. He just does it and has all these lackys falling for his crimes. They are BAD, BAD people. Corrupt to the core. If Johnson doesn't get off his a_s and do something, there will never be another election and tRump will become our total dictator and king. Just look at his oval office - made of fake gold that he wants to become real gold. I believe that the military didn't take an oath to turn our beloved country into tRumps kingdom. They took an oath to defend it and protect the people. There's a lot of people in this country that are mad and unhappy with what tRump and his goonies are trying to do to our country. I did not live 83 years to see our country turn into what tRump is trying to do. I want our country back and this dictator turned away. I think, if we all band together, we can do it. Why not have peaceful gatherings outside the WH with thousands and thousands of people and outside of SCOTOS to let them know that we are not going down without a fight and a win. The Capital should be included in the peaceful gatherings, also. Not like on January 6th, when a traitor to our company wanted Mike Pence hung for not doing the dictator's wishes. Hope everyone has a very Blessed Day. Let's bring peace to our County, our Democracy and our Democracy. God Bless
Great post Michael, thank you for your unflagging hard work to keep us informed and grounded.
Who among us who has not been on the wrong side of things? Big or small things, we’ve all been there. The question, the ONLY question is, what did we do about it?
Gov Wallace of Georgia is another example of how someone changed their lives 180 degrees. He worked, for the rest of his life, to put out what he had stoked ..the flames of racism.
We are all imperfect but only some of us are couragous. We are so lucky to have a courageous, super smart patriot writing important posts every day.
Thank you, Michael. You are completely correct. It's time for the people, colleges, business leaders, unions, law firms, and yes, the corporate media to stand up. Because living with daily chaos is exhausting. And living in constant fear is oppressing. It's a prison sentence.
The poison in the room is Stephen Miller, the Evil Nazi who feeds Trump's desires to become the dictator, extortionist, despicable POS he is. One more thing, After reading, Hitler's First 100 Days, Miller and Trump defunding the education system and University's is part of the plan. Removing Federal Workers from their jobs, making lawyers work for them is all part of the plan. This was all part of the plan during their first administration but when they lost the election to Biden, they had a chance to work on Project 2025, which is part of their playbook.
Totally agree
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
Whatever his motives, he's on the side of democracy now and provides a really informed and intelligent assessment of current state of affairs. Do you plan on purity testing everyone for their motives for which side they're on? Does it even matter?
I am not a Christian (as you state you are on your Substack homepage) but I am a Democrat and I appreciate Michael Cohen’s decision to speak out along with some other brave souls. I can forgive him, even though I am not Christian as you are, for being “the progenitor of the beast” as you put it. He is now speaking out at a time when we need the insights into Trumps brain that only he can provide. Retribution or redemption as his motivation, don’t know but if I have to choose, I choose a little bit of both and will not judge him.
I think 51 days in solitary confinement is enough of a punishment and I think if we examine our own conscience, many of us have committed injustices that have had consequences.
I watch percentage numbers and the outcome of the Canadian election in a few weeks let alone debates this week.
Dental care.
Agency to stop Internet fraud against seniors.
Retraining middleage workers.
East west pipelines.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-export-dependency-of-major-economies/
Well done- a masterclass on how a democracy gets turned into an autocracy.
You are preaching to the choir. I’ve watched this cancer growing for years. People were so mad at everything, they decided to blame government. Trump just fanned the flames, now everyone is starting to regret their support. Hopefully we can manage this constitutional crisis for a couple more years without permanent damage. Unfortunately he is breeding
Trump wanna be’s for the future.
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
No n no he’s letting you know that he has been through hell and back, used abused and spit out by the same man that you’re giving respect to something is wrong with you. If you’re not listening to Cohen, he’s been there. He’s seen it. He’s trying to warn the people that are coming. He’s trying to warn you that this is what’s happening, but you don’t wanna listen to him because he was part of the first propaganda he had to learn his lesson hard. He learned it hard and he’s trying to warn you you don’t want to be the person that’s warned. You want to be the person that drinks the Kool-Aid and sits with the clown above, then go for, but I’m here to listen to Cohen and take the warning ahead so that we know what’s coming for us maybemaybe we might have enough behind us that will stop this whole regime
Not my job or intention to identify MC's intention here. The ring of truth has a certain resounding resonance... For that I thank you, Michael Cohen. You and others share critically important insights that CALL for ACTION, NOW, Folks. Call your Congress members! DO do what you can! Try 5 calls app.
Trump needs to go to jail
Does it really matter how Michael Cohen came to be doing the right
Thank you for what you're doing, Michael. Your bravery and patriotism is inspiring.
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
So you are telling me that you are a self-righteous closed minded follower who really belongs in the maga cult where blindly following nonsensical propaganda is envied. Ok, I got your number.
Also, he posted this reply under every single comment. I didn't realize when I replied to him, but he's a troll and we should all let him stand alone without acknowledging his comments. One wonders whether the comments would be the same if Michael Cohen were a "christian."
Thank you for this and all you've done to sound the alarms. As one older American in Texas, I knew in 2015 he was a horrid evil. My friends called him a clown and dismissed the idea that clowns who are master manipulators, conmen, narcissistic maniacs can win over a weak population and be elected. And he did and he was. Now we are here again. I have no earthly idea how to even begin to stop the devastating path we are on. But, I follow you and others, and pray. God have mercy on the United States of America.
Well said, Michael Cohen. Please keep yourself and your family safe. This is real!
As Germany in the 1930s is recreated , including an alliance with Russia (until broken) we must step up resistance before we are in a world war we lose.
I am no expert but I don’t have confidence in this National Security team. (Fighting the Houthis isn’t the same as fighting a real modern military. ).
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
Vindictive little troll aren’t you? You posted your response throughout this thread like we’re stupid. You need to go away.
😊😊😊
Thank you for what you are doing. If I am being transparent, in the beginning I felt great resentment toward you because I saw you as an enabler of the worst person I ever saw. I see you differently now. A warrior for our cause of freedom. Be strong. Fight for those who can’t or won’t. Above all speak truth to power.
Michael saw the error of his ways unlike many who continue on the path of evil. Michael is setting the record straight, warning us of impending doom. Remember Michael was working for a crooked businessman, not one looking to deconstruct America. Big difference. Now it's time to put our focus on winning back American democracy. Michael is providing that roadmap. Now we must assess it, and follow a logical path.
This fight will need to go on forever around the world. We know now it can happen here too. Everyone can and must STAND UP to tyranny! Thank you Michael for your leadership and tenacity. You’re a champion for working to help make this a better place despite all you’ve endured. We want ALL our rights back!
So let it be written, so let it be done!
Michael Cohen served Donald Trump loyally for over a decade—engaging in a litany of unethical, and in some cases illegal, activities. He lied, cheated, and manipulated systems for the benefit of Trump’s personal empire and for his own advancement. His transformation into a whistleblower was not born of conscience or moral awakening. It was born of betrayal.
When Trump and his inner circle turned on Cohen—casting him as a scapegoat and unleashing the very machinery of deceit and intimidation that Cohen himself had once helped construct—only then did he experience a sudden change of heart. It was not redemption. It was retaliation.
Let us be absolutely clear: without individuals like Michael Cohen, Trump’s ascent would not have been possible. Cohen helped build the monster he now seeks to slay. The media may amplify his voice to expose Trump’s criminality, but that should not obscure the fact that Cohen was a key architect of the very system he now denounces.
His newfound remorse, however vocal, is not redemptive—it is opportunistic. Had Cohen experienced a genuine moral reckoning prior to being targeted by the same corrupt system he once weaponized, perhaps then his contrition would carry more weight. But in its current form, it rings hollow.
He is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, seeking vengeance against a system that only became intolerable when it turned on him personally. The suffering he now decries is of his own making. The pain he feels is merely a fraction of what he helped inflict on others in service of a man he blindly and ruthlessly protected for years.
To portray Cohen as some principled truth-teller is to misunderstand the narrative entirely. He is the progenitor of the beast. And if he now finds himself devoured by it, he should not be praised—he should be held accountable to the bitter end.
And he was sent to prison for his part. He has now repented and is working hard to stop what he helped to start. What better person to do so than someone from the inside.
Thanks for Sub stack. I always looked to AP, Reuters for solid news. Many services should do a "if
free press were not in the room this week you would have missed this!" I dont know if you would have gotten the Sense of the meeting between Zelinsky or the President of El Salvador. The role of the other dupes in the room & how we are fucked. The range of craziness should disturb people to action. Thank you again Michael.
I grew up in a small town in central VA I dont know if without AP or Reuters if i would have had access to first class news reporting. A free press is important. I see this administration as playing a chess game trying to attack the legislative, courts, military, and the press. We cannot let this happen
Michael. I look forward to your writings. I hope that you continue with holding the town halls but I am fearful for you all, and I’m not ordinarily a fearful person but this regime is getting to me.
Just be smart
I believe the poison in the room is all of them, starting with tRump and going right down the line. tRump had this in mind when he last left the WH. He doesn't need anyone to tell him what to do. He just does it and has all these lackys falling for his crimes. They are BAD, BAD people. Corrupt to the core. If Johnson doesn't get off his a_s and do something, there will never be another election and tRump will become our total dictator and king. Just look at his oval office - made of fake gold that he wants to become real gold. I believe that the military didn't take an oath to turn our beloved country into tRumps kingdom. They took an oath to defend it and protect the people. There's a lot of people in this country that are mad and unhappy with what tRump and his goonies are trying to do to our country. I did not live 83 years to see our country turn into what tRump is trying to do. I want our country back and this dictator turned away. I think, if we all band together, we can do it. Why not have peaceful gatherings outside the WH with thousands and thousands of people and outside of SCOTOS to let them know that we are not going down without a fight and a win. The Capital should be included in the peaceful gatherings, also. Not like on January 6th, when a traitor to our company wanted Mike Pence hung for not doing the dictator's wishes. Hope everyone has a very Blessed Day. Let's bring peace to our County, our Democracy and our Democracy. God Bless
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Great post Michael, thank you for your unflagging hard work to keep us informed and grounded.
Who among us who has not been on the wrong side of things? Big or small things, we’ve all been there. The question, the ONLY question is, what did we do about it?
Gov Wallace of Georgia is another example of how someone changed their lives 180 degrees. He worked, for the rest of his life, to put out what he had stoked ..the flames of racism.
We are all imperfect but only some of us are couragous. We are so lucky to have a courageous, super smart patriot writing important posts every day.
Thank you Michael.
Can't we start recalls for all these politicians?
I’ve been studying my State Constitution. Schumer and Gillibrand should be impeached for not protecting and defending the Constitution.
Thank you, Michael. You are completely correct. It's time for the people, colleges, business leaders, unions, law firms, and yes, the corporate media to stand up. Because living with daily chaos is exhausting. And living in constant fear is oppressing. It's a prison sentence.