Michael Cohen Warns Of Potential Fallout For Trump's Co-defendants: 'He Doesn't Care About You One Bit'

Michael Cohen, the former lawyer to Donald Trump, is sounding the alarm regarding the potential pitfalls awaiting Trump's co-defendants if they decide to collaborate with prosecutors in Georgia.

What Happened: This month, a comprehensive racketeering lawsuit was filed in Georgia, implicating Trump and 18 others. The suit accuses the former president of orchestrating a plot to challenge the state's 2020 election outcomes.

In a recent interview with MSNBC, Cohen highlighted the possible repercussions for those involved, noting, "If any one of them ends up turning, it’s destruction for the rest."

Previously, Cohen had worked with New York prosecutors in regards to the allegations surrounding Trump's concealed payments, which were believed to be tied to misrepresented business documents.

From being a trusted aide to Trump to now a prominent detractor, Cohen's stance has shifted dramatically.

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The former Trump attorney directed a stern message toward several of Trump's co-defendants, notably Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.

"Donald doesn’t care about you. He doesn’t care about you one bit. He will use you as the scapegoat and the system will use you as the scapegoat in order to get somebody," Cohen said during the interview. 

Having experienced incarceration himself, Cohen also issued a stark warning to Trump's co-defendants about the potential legal challenges ahead. Reflecting on his solitary confinement period, he cautioned that they might face similar circumstances.

"Exactly what happened to me is going to happen to all 18 of the co-indicted defendants," Cohen added.

Cohen also expressed his disapproval of Trump's apparent unwillingness to shoulder the legal fees of his co-defendants, hinting that it could push them toward cooperation with prosecutors. Both Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, another of Trump's former lawyers, had reportedly approached Trump for financial aid concerning their legal defenses.

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