Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve

Michael Cohen, once a vocal critic and former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, offered a remarkably fawning interview to the former president on his New York radio show, a stark departure from his previous condemnations.

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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!

Cohen, who in 2019 testified to Congress describing Trump as a 'racist,' 'conman,' and 'mobster,' adopted a sycophantic tone during the broadcast. He addressed Trump as 'boss' and 'sir,' echoing language from their past association. This interview occurred while Cohen is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon and follows a pattern of individuals who have publicly denounced Trump only to later align themselves with him, often motivated by power or wealth.

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But now Trump’s former personal lawyer and self-described fixer had different words: “boss” and “sir”. Just like old times.

During the interview, Cohen allowed Trump's statements, including what the article describes as 'lies,' to go unchallenged. Trump, in turn, acknowledged Cohen's shift, stating, "I respect the fact that you recanted everything you said. And that’s a big thing that you did." However, the article notes that Cohen has not necessarily recanted all past statements, speaking instead of forgiveness that doesn't require amnesia.

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Cohen delivered one of the most deferential, fawning, oleaginous and sycophantic interviews in modern broadcasting history.

The interview touched upon familiar themes, with Trump discussing the war in Iran and his claims about border security. Cohen's deference was evident throughout, even as he reminisced about past interactions and expressed frustration with media coverage of Trump's approval ratings. The piece highlights Cohen's apparent lack of 'spine, moral consistency or humility,' contrasting his current stance with his past role in covering up Trump's alleged 'dirty deeds.'

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The man who served prison time for his role in what he said was covering up Trump’s “dirty deeds” has submitted an application for a pardon.