However, President Trump’s warm feelings towards Cohen quickly faded when the latter began to implicate him in unlawful activities. In August, Cohen took a plea deal and subsequently accused Trump of having knowledge about wrongdoing in the 2016 election. The aforementioned accusation prompted a denial from the president who claimed that Cohen was simply attempting to save his own skin.
Other members of Trump’s inner circle have spoken out against Cohen. In August, Corey Lewandowski, the president’s former campaign manager, stated that he believed Cohen would eventually become problematic to Trump.
“What Cohen has now pled guilty to has nothing to do with the Trump campaign or the Trump Organization.”
Lewandowski did not conceal his personal dislike for Cohen either.
“I didn’t like to work with Michael. I didn’t like to interact with Michael. That’s why he had no role in the campaign, even when he wanted one.”
Cohen will begin his three-year prison sentence on March 6, 2019.