Michael Cohen Bounces from the Senate – Threats, Tangles, and Taylor‑Made Tactics
Short‑answer: The Trump team’s former secret‑agent, Michael Cohen, has turned his February 7 testimony into a “post‑poned” affair after allegedly getting every presidential plus all the personal‑lawyer “danger zone” warnings.
Who’s Bothering the Lawyer?
- Donald Trump – The former president’s got a habit of turning the good middle‑age man into a pawn. Trump is alleged to have sent all‑too threatening notes.
- Rudy Giuliani – Now Trump’s go‑to lawyer, Giuliani is no stranger to stirring drama. He’s allegedly also thrown in intentions of intimidation.
The Big “Delay” Announcement
Lanny Davis, Cohen’s fallback lawyer, announced the reschedule:
“Because of ongoing threats against his family from President Trump and Mr. Giuliani, as recent as this weekend, Cohen’s testimony is being postponed. He’s gotta put his family first.”
– Lanny Davis
In short, safety > subpoena. The lawsuit might have to wait until the curtain falls on the “Trump – Giuliani” show‑down.
Why The Threats?
After Cohen pleaded guilty last November for lying to Congress about his 2016 ties to Russian operatives and hush‑money pacts with Trump’s former spouses, the former president launched a full‑scale attack:
- Trump tweeted “Michael Cohen is no longer a hero. He’s a liar.” He also dumped a throw‑away comment about Cohen’s wife’s father.
- On Jan. 18, Trump used a Fox News sound bite to hint at an “organized crime” link—clearly, that’s a red flag for a courtroom interrogator.
Giuliani’s Spin on Sunday
On CNN, Giuliani tried to deflect the accusations:
“Trump’s not trying to intimidate Cohen. He’s just protecting himself. And maybe the father‑in‑law is a bit shady, but that’s another story.”
– Rudy Giuliani
Who’s the Family in Question?
Because of the looming danger rumors, Davis said “everything revolves around family safety.” That means any threat on family means every witness gets a “post‑pone” stamp.
Steve’s Best Friend in the Taxi Biz
The story wouldn’t be complete without a mention of Fima Shusterman, Cohen’s father‑in‑law and a prominent taxi-cab business magnate in New York & Chicago. Trump, Giuliani, and the rest of the world have targeted him like the sack of gravy on the table.
Take-Away
“If you’re a former lobbyist or a whistle‑blower, make sure you’re prepared for a grilling and an unwelcome wave of threats. Just so the kids know, Trump is not going to go quietly.”
– L. Davis, with a dose of humor
Points to remember: the testimony just hasn’t happened yet. The show’s still playing out, so keep following the headlines for the next big twist.
