Trump, ex-fixer Cohen have warm interview amid political low

President Trump appeared on a radio show hosted by Michael Cohen, his former lawyer who later became a public critic and testified against him. The two men, who had a long public conflict, set aside their disagreement for the interview.

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Left

9 sources
AxiosLean Left· Aug 23, 2026

Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen make amends

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Trump and Ex-Lawyer Michael Cohen Reconcile After Bitter Feud

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 7 outlets

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show after detente

HuffPostLeft· Aug 21, 2026

'Boss': Michael Cohen Cozies Up To Trump In Flattering Radio Interview

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen bury the hatchet

Center

15 sources
Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Aug 23, 2026

Trump, ex-fixer Cohen have warm interview amid political low

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Columbian, WHDH Boston, +4 more
The ColumbianCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente

WHDH BostonLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente

NBC New YorkLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show after detente

WSVN MiamiLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show after detente

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

President Trump and Michael Cohen reunite for radio show after bombastic feud

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Trump and Michael Cohen set aside turbulent history to record surprise radio interview

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

President Trump and Michael Cohen tape podcast after massive public split

Right

11 sources
Billings GazetteLean Right· Aug 22, 2026

Trump gives interview to former fixer

PJ MediaRight· Aug 21, 2026

Wait, What? Trump Was on Michael Cohen's Radio Show?

The Jewish VoiceRight· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 7 outlets

Trump Appears on Former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s Radio Show After Detente

Fox NewsRight· Aug 21, 2026

Trump says Michael Cohen was 'weaponized' by mainstream media in surprise radio reunion

New York PostLean Right· Aug 20, 2026

Michael Cohen calls Trump ‘boss’ in soft interview — as felonious frenemy plans to call DOJ ‘tomorrow’ about pardon

Other outlets

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Left

1 article
The GuardianLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

From ‘predator’ to ‘conman’: how Michael Cohen has described Trump

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 19Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
  2. Aug 20Trump, Cohen set aside beef in radio interview
  3. Aug 21President Trump and Michael Cohen tape podcast after massive public split

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Last development · Aug 21 — President Trump and Michael Cohen tape podcast after massive public split

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