In April 2018, federal agents raided the home of Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump’s attorney, igniting a series of events that would lead to the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. Initially, Trump defended Cohen but quickly distanced himself, signaling a pattern of behavior towards those close to him under legal scrutiny. Contrastingly, when attention turned to Allen Weisselberg, Trump’s financial gatekeeper, the Trump Organization covered his legal fees. It provided a $2 million severance under the condition of non-cooperation with law enforcement. This strategy, how…
