Trump Lawyer-Turned-Critic Michael Cohen Says He's Applying for 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Claim
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic who served prison time due to his work for the president, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News on Thursday.
TL;DR
- Michael Cohen plans to apply for the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund."
- Cohen believes the legal system was "weaponized" against him, similar to the reasons behind Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
- He asserts that the causes of action prompting Trump's suit are the same ones that have negatively impacted him.
- Cohen previously served prison time for campaign finance violations and lying to Congress related to his work for Trump.
- He testified against Trump in a New York state criminal case.
- Cohen had previously sued the federal government and Trump, alleging retaliation for his criticism of the president, but the suit was dismissed.
- The fund, part of a settlement with Trump, offers compensation to those alleging legal system "weaponization."
- The fund has drawn criticism from various groups, while the Justice Department defends it as a remedy for past "weaponization."