Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve
The article criticizes Michael Cohen for his sycophantic interview with Donald Trump, contrasting his current deferential behavior with his past harsh condemnations. It frames Cohen's shift as a desperate attempt to gain favor or a presidential pardon.
Why it matters
Examines the intersection of political loyalty, media performance, and the motivations behind public figures' shifting political allegiances.
Trump with Michael Cohen at a campaign stop in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in 2016. Trump with Michael Cohen at a campaign stop in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in 2016. The US politics sketch Michael Cohen Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve Fawning, deferential, oleaginous – this was the Untruth and Reconciliation Commission as Trump called in to 77 WABC
David Smith in Washington Thu 20 Aug 2026 21.11 EDT Last modified on Thu 20 Aug 2026 21.42 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google “Our next guest is a ‘ racist ’, a ‘ conman ’ and a ‘ cheat ’ – someone who behaves more like a ‘mobster’ than a president. Please welcome Donald J Trump!”
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in