Donald Trump is slated to appear on the radio show hosted by Michael Cohen, his former attorney and longtime associate, in what signifies a notable shift in their once-acrimonious relationship. The interview is scheduled to air on Thursday, with a portion also to be broadcast on Sunday on 77WABC radio.
Cohen, who served as Trump's personal lawyer and fixer for over a decade, confirmed the upcoming appearance on social media. The booking marks a dramatic turn from their public estrangement, which began in 2018 after federal agents searched Cohen's home and office.
Their relationship fractured when Cohen pleaded guilty to charges including tax offenses and campaign-finance violations related to hush-money payments he arranged at Trump's direction. At the time, Cohen stated he acted at Trump's behest. Subsequently, Trump publicly labeled Cohen a "sleaze bag," a "rat," and a "liar."
In response, Cohen provided testimony against Trump in congressional hearings and in media appearances, as well as authoring a tell-all book. His testimony was instrumental in the 2024 New York trial that resulted in Trump's conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Cohen also testified in civil fraud cases against Trump, detailing instances where Trump allegedly inflated asset values for financial gain.
However, the dynamic between the two began to change in 2025, with reports indicating a reconciliation effort that included a meeting at Trump's Bedminster, New Jersey, resort. Cohen has since described his relationship with his former employer as "cordial and growing."
This upcoming interview on Cohen's platform appears to solidify this détente. The specific topics of discussion remain unknown, but the appearance itself represents a significant evolution from denunciation to a potential period of peace or working relations between the two figures.