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Trump appears on former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen's radio show after bitter split
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Michelle L. Price and Jill Colvin l The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Cohen had also served prison time for covering up Trump's actions, which he referred to as "dirty deeds. President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on a radio show hosted by his former fixer, Michael Cohen.
President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on a radio show hosted by his former fixer, Michael Cohen. The two have a tumultuous history, with Cohen having testified against Trump in court and before Congress. Cohen had also served prison time for covering up Trump's actions, which he referred to as "dirty deeds."
The interview was notably friendly, with only brief mentions of their past conflicts. Trump expressed sympathy for Cohen, stating that he had been "weaponized" like few others.
Further details of the interview are available, with part of it airing on Cohen's radio program and the full interview set to air on Sunday. The reunion marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two men.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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