'Boss': Michael Cohen Cozies Up To Trump In Flattering Radio Interview

Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to campaign finance violations and later testified against Trump in criminal and civil trials, appeared on a friendly radio interview with the president Thursday, their first public conversation in eight years. Trump told Cohen 'they weaponized you like nobody's ever been weaponized' and thanked him for recanting his prior testimony.

Cohen, who now hosts a radio program, delivered a monologue on forgiveness and referred to Trump repeatedly as 'boss.' He separately confirmed he has submitted a pardon application to the Trump administration, though he says he has not asked Trump about it directly and has received no confirmation it was received; a similar request to the Biden administration was denied.

The interview also featured Trump's standard talking points on media criticism, polling, and claimed achievements in Iran and Venezuela, with Cohen at times offering him communications advice. The White House did not respond to requests for comment on the relationship or the pardon request.

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