A feud comes to an end
President Donald Trump and Michael Cohen have publicly reunited. Cohen is Trump's former personal lawyer and longtime fixer. The two appeared together on Cohen's radio show. The meeting ended years of bitter public feuding. Cohen once called Trump a 'Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain.' He testified against Trump in court and before Congress. He also wrote a book that was sharply critical of his former boss.
Years of legal battles
Cohen worked for Trump for more than a decade. He handled sensitive legal and personal matters for the Trump Organization. Their relationship broke apart in 2018. Federal prosecutors charged Cohen with crimes including campaign finance violations and tax fraud. Cohen said he committed some of those acts at Trump's direction. He pleaded guilty and served prison time. Trump denied the accusations and called Cohen a liar. The two then spent years attacking each other in public.
A surprise reconciliation
The reunion on Cohen's show came as a surprise to many. Both men described the conversation as friendly. Cohen said Trump sounded relaxed and open. Trump said he held no grudges. The meeting lasted longer than planned, according to people familiar with it. Political observers noted the timing. Trump is preparing for the 2026 midterm elections. A public peace with a former critic could help him project unity. Cohen said he still disagrees with Trump on policy but respects the conversation. The reconciliation closes one of the most unusual chapters in modern American politics.