Trump says Michael Cohen recanted testimony, seeks dismissal of New York cases

Trump says Michael Cohen recanted testimony, seeks dismissal of New York cases

Trump claims his former fixer Michael Cohen fully recanted testimony in the New York cases brought by Attorney General Letitia James and DA Alvin Bragg, and demands the proceedings be terminated.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 4, 2026, 12:38 PM ET

Donald J. Trump said Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney and a key prosecution witness in his New York legal cases, fully recanted his testimony, and demanded the cases be dismissed.