MSNBC Legal Analyst Slams Michael Cohen as "Opportunistic Thief" After Theft Admission

MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos sharply criticized former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen after he confessed to embezzling funds from the Trump Organization, calling him a "thief" whose conduct has moved him from "part Tom Hagen from 'The Godfather' to now this guy is just a thief."

MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos unleashed a blistering critique on Michael Cohen, the former Trump lawyer now facing charges for stealing from his previous boss. Cevallos condemned Cohen's actions as "an opportunistic theft," arguing that they have exposed Cohen as a selfish thief rather than a loyal aide misguided by Donald Trump.

Cohen's admission that he overstated payments to a tech company and pocketed the difference, as part of a larger reimbursement package including the $130,000 hush money to Stormy Daniels, has cast a new light on the prosecution's portrayal of him as a bumbling loyalist. Cevallos highlighted the contrast between this portrayal and the revelation of Cohen's willingness to steal from his own client.

The MSNBC analyst emphasized the risky nature of Cohen's decision to take cash payments, a practice he believes will likely be emphasized by the prosecution in their closing arguments. Cevallos compared Cohen's conduct to characters from the classic film "The Godfather," noting that his actions have stripped him of his previous mystique.

Cohen's testimony revealed that he withdrew significant amounts of cash from TD Bank over several days to compensate RedFinch for services rendered to the Trump Organization. He initially claimed to have paid $50,000 to the tech company's CEO but later admitted to only paying $20,000.

Cevallos's criticism adds to a growing chorus of voices questioning Cohen's credibility and motive. The prosecution's ongoing case against former President Trump is expected to hinge in part on Cohen's testimony, and his admission of theft may further undermine his reliability as a witness.

Cohen's testimony has also raised questions about the internal workings of the Trump Organization and the financial practices used to silence potentially damaging revelations. The ongoing trial promises to shed light on the extent of Cohen's involvement in these activities and the potential culpability of others.

As the trial progresses, the focus will likely remain on Cohen's actions and their implications for the broader case against Trump. Cevallos's scathing critique has underscored the significance of Cohen's admission of theft and the impact it may have on the ultimate outcome of the proceedings.