Michael Cohen, a former attorney and fixer for Donald Trump, has raised serious concerns about Trump’s potential behavior if he wins the upcoming presidential election in November. During an appearance on Jen Psaki’s MSNBC program, Cohen suggested that Trump might attempt to use military force, specifically Seal Team 6, to target his critics and opponents.
Cohen criticized the Republican Party for its unwavering loyalty to Trump, indicating that while some members seek personal benefits from their allegiance, others desire unity and an end to divisiveness in the country. He described Trump’s rhetoric as bombastic and divisive, emphasizing the need to take Trump’s statements seriously rather than normalizing them.
Cohen issued a stark warning, asserting that Trump’s threats to use military power against dissenters should not be dismissed as mere hyperbole. He reflected on his own experiences, claiming that his imprisonment—following a guilty plea for lying to Congress—was influenced by Trump and then-Attorney General Bill Barr. Cohen characterized his situation as a form of political imprisonment, suggesting it was a test run for potential future actions against critics.
He expressed concern that if Trump were to regain power, he might feel empowered to further suppress dissent, potentially leading to more individuals being incarcerated based on Trump’s whims. Cohen’s comments underline the significant political and social implications of Trump’s rhetoric and potential governance style.